based al-Bilad hailed the great efforts being exerted by the Kingdom to serve pilgrims, and said the concerned officials in Makkah region work around the clock under the directives of Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Governor of Makkah region and head of the Hajj central committee. The daily noted that at the meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of Prince Khalid al-Faisal, the Hajj central committee reviewed the arrangements made by the Hajj ministry, the health affairs directorate, and the administrations of water, passports, police and civil defense for this year"s Hajj season. The daily quoted Prince Khalid al-Faisal as saying that the Saudi leadership is keen on extending all possible services to the pilgrims. As regards the phenomenon of swine flu, the daily said all possible arrangements will be made for confronting this epidemic. -- More
