aid centers affiliated to the Saudi Red Crescent Society and medical care helicopters, introduced by the Society for the first time this year. SPA reporters also noted the in the holy lands, the proliferation of food supplies outlets in the entire area of Mina. Prices of foodstuffs are affordable to everyone and under the close supervision of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Makkah Municipality. Pilgrims will benefit from communication facilities of both installed phone or mobile. The Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC) and Mobile are keen to link round-the-clock all pilgrims to their families and friends at home through the huge communications networks and through mobile phone towers deployed in the holy places.
