Ready and prepared: Hajj services set for Kuwaiti pilgrims --- ARAB NEWS

RIYADH, May 14: Kuwaiti Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday said all services and preparations have been arranged for the Hajj pilgrims heading from Kuwait. The Kuwaiti Ambassador also added the embassy is very ardent on making sure the pilgrims have all the amenities needed to make their hajj experience more fitting, as propped by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahamd Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. While also mentioning the Foreign Ministry represented by Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is also on alert and continues communications to have their diplomatic mission prepared for the Hajj season. All Kuwaiti’s in Saudi Arabia should not get hesitant to contact the Embassy or consulate in Jeddah for emergencies, mentioned Sheikh Sabah Nasser. He also presented gratitude and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud for what their nation has prepared for the Hajj season. The Kuwaiti Consul General of the OIC in Jeddah, Mohammad Al-Mutairi assured the Kuwaiti Consulate in Jeddah are highly prepared for this year’s season. In his statement to KUNA, Al-Mutairi mentioned the efforts put forth by all committees devising the Hajj mission, headed by the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs have prepared all necessary measures and facilities needed for the pilgrims, with an additional service commission available 24-hour. The consulate has also set-up an office in Mecca and another at the King Abdulaziz International Airport to help facilitate a post for those facing any difficulties during their Hajj ceremony coinciding with the consulates services. Al-Mutairi also mentioned the need for Pilgrims to follow Local laws and guidelines issued by the Kingdom and to only adhere to the Hajj rituals during their travel. The Consulate service number for all emergencies that pilgrims my face during the Hajj season is 00966535571133. (KUNA)

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