Minister Alfadley Affirms Full Readiness to Ensure Environmentally Safe Hajj

Riyadh: Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley affirmed the complete readiness and high level of coordination among all sectors within the ministry in preparation for the Hajj season of 1446 AH. The ministry's ongoing efforts aim to ensure the provision of the best environmental, water, agricultural, and health services to Hajj pilgrims, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. According to Saudi Press Agency, Alfadley on Wednesday inspected the holy sites and chaired a meeting at the headquarters of the National Water Company, where he reviewed the completion of the operational plans in accordance with the highest efficiency standards. As part of the comprehensive national efforts to make the Hajj season a success, the operational system includes quality projects and programs to ensure the availability of water supplies, food safety, air quality, waste handling, environmental compliance monitoring, and pest control. The minister checked the preparations of the ministry's branches in Mak kah and Madinah to supervise and control private slaughterhouses and public benefit markets. He reviewed efforts of emergency rooms and the situation of logistical services provided by professionals at the two branches. Alfadley listened to details of the environmental system's plans to enhance food security during the Hajj season. The General Food Security Authority (GFSA) confirmed the abundance of flour stocks in Makkah and Madinah, in addition to the existence of reserve stocks of wheat throughout the Kingdom, amounting to more than 1 million tons. Water supply for pilgrims was high on the agenda during the meeting. The minister inspected the readiness of projects and operational plans for water services for all sectors, including production, transportation, storage, distribution, and irrigation. Such integrated efforts aim at securing water supply for pilgrims and improving the quality of services provided to them. Alfadley emphasized intensifying efforts and harnessing all resources to implement the directives of the Kingdom's leadership to provide the best services to the pilgrims, enabling them to perform Hajj rituals with ease and reassurance.