Riyadh: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced the completion of its operational plan for the 1447 AH Hajj season, aligned with the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program. The plan was developed through multiple stages, alongside coordination with relevant entities and the establishment and approval of service quality measurement standards.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the plan's pillars include full readiness of slaughterhouses and public benefit markets in terms of human resources and equipment, as well as the execution of operational scenarios. It also includes updating and enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve operational efficiency.
The plan involves activating volunteer initiatives to support workforce capacity, particularly in organizing and managing shelter points in coordination with security authorities.
The ministry has also completed preparations for landfill sites and the establishment of new engineered cells, finalized a pilot model for automating livestock market sales tracking, and approved the list of countries permitted for livestock imports.
In addition, it has approved licensed operators for solid and liquid waste transport and strengthened partnerships with charitable organizations to distribute surplus meat, alongside enhancing regulatory enforcement in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior.