RIYADH: In a circular to hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism has stressed the importance of adhering to the instructions, guidelines, and circulars issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, to preserve the safety of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims during their stay during the Umrah season in the Holy Month of Ramadan, and the 1445 AH Hajj season.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministry also called on hospitality facilities to activate their approved evacuation plans in emergencies, and conduct hypothetical experiments in coordination with Civil Defense.
The Ministry of Tourism’s circular comes within the framework of its efforts to ensure the safety of Umrah performers, pilgrims and visitors during their stay in hospitality facilities, and its role in providing the best services by ensuring that tourist hospitality facilities meet the requirements related to the application of all regulations related to security and the safety of vis
itors and pilgrims.
Source: Emirates News Agency