Prince Abdulaziz watched as personnel demonstrated how they would handle a range of possible security scenarios.
Minister of Internal Affairs of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif attended a ceremony demonstrating security measures aimed at ensuring the safety of pilgrims participating in this year's annual pilgrimage.
The event, organized and conducted by the Hajj security forces, was also attended by the Deputy Governor of Medina, Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, and a number of senior officials.
In his speech, Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, Director of Public Security and Head of the Hajj Security Committee, said that security forces will operate in Mecca, Medina, other holy sites, ports, and on all roads leading to the Hajj areas.
Prince Abdulaziz watched as personnel demonstrated how they would handle a range of possible security scenarios, and observed a parade of special and armored vehicles, as well as airborne support.