Makkah: The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) aims to raise its oversight work this Ramadan season by 44% from last year. It plans 367 inspection visits in Makkah and Madinah, led by specialized field teams to measure environmental impacts during peak periods.
According to Saudi Press Agency, NCEC spokesman Saad Al-Matrafi said teams will visit 317 facilities with environmental impact. He said inspections will focus on activities along roads leading to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. The inspections will also cover mining complexes and industrial facilities located on routes used by Umrah performers.
Al-Matrafi said the work aims to curb emissions and protect air, soil, and water quality during peak times to support a safe and healthy environment for Umrah performers. The center will also issue 60 technical reports to monitor air quality, track noise levels, and follow water and soil quality indicators. The inspections include 200 rounds in Makkah and 167 in Madinah, carried out by trained teams under deployment plans covering environmentally sensitive sites.