Saudi Red Crescent Authority has stepped up its preparations for the Hajj season this year 1440 H through a comprehensive operational plan aimed at providing highest quality emergency services to pilgrims. It has allocated more than 36 permanent relief centers and 89 temporary centers along with more than 2,700 employees in all emergency specialties supported by approximately 370 ambulances equipped with the latest technology and medical equipment. These emergency medical services are located in centers in Makkah, the Grand Holy Mosque, Madinah, Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. The Authority also has allocated a full range of mechanized and fully equipped manpower to benefit from support plans during the season, emergency situations or disasters, including 66 technicians, specialists, more than 25 ambulances and equipped vehicles.
