Farsy, Minister of Haj, has approved the 2008 plan from the National Establishment for Mutawwifs for Turkey and Muslims of Europe, America and Australia, to provide greater services and facilities to pilgrims. The pilgrimage guides organization also aims to provide comprehensive services to some 250,000 pilgrims from 75 countries through 61 field service groups located in different parts of Makkah. Mutawwif Abdullah Bin Omar Alauddin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Establishment, said the scheme builds on reports from past Haj seasons to reinforce positives and address shortcomings. The plan looks to expand and upgrade performance standards in all administrations and departments. – Okaz __
