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Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Prophet's Mosque Security ahead of Hajj

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Prophet's Mosque Security ahead of Hajj

Asharq Al-Awsat04-05-2025
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz conducted an inspection tour on Saturday of the Security Operations Center at the Prophet's Mosque ahead of the annual Hajj. He reviewed ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and smooth movement of worshippers.
Accompanied by the Governor of the Medina Region, Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the interior minister was briefed on the center's functions.
The center utilizes top-tier technology to monitor worshipper movement and manage crowd flow within the mosque and its surrounding courtyards.
During the visit, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud praised the efforts of the center's staff to serve visitors and worshippers.
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