Preparations are under way in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to receive pilgrims taking part in Hajj 2022. All photos: AP
Preparations are under way in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to receive pilgrims taking part in Hajj 2022. All photos: AP
About a million Muslim pilgrims from inside the kingdom and around the world will perform Hajj after two years of restrictions owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
About a million Muslim pilgrims from inside the kingdom and around the world will perform Hajj after two years of restrictions owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Saudi police at a security centre are on alert for any unexpected security concerns.
Saudi police at a security centre are on alert for any unexpected security concerns.
"Our policemen and women are ready to receive reports at high standards," said a police spokesman.
"Our policemen and women are ready to receive reports at high standards," said a police spokesman.
"They have taken intensive and specialised courses in technology to deal with God’s guests in an optimum way," the spokesman said.
"They have taken intensive and specialised courses in technology to deal with God’s guests in an optimum way," the spokesman said.
Police said the operation would ensure the pilgrims' safety and comfort during Hajj.
Police said the operation would ensure the pilgrims' safety and comfort during Hajj.

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