Lt.-Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili, the Saudi Arabia Chief of General Staff, on Tuesday inspected the readiness of the Armed Forces to respond to any breach of security during the Hajj operations in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Following Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman’s directives, Al-Ruwaili reviewed the Air Forces group at Arafat Airport.

He said that the Air Force offered advanced air support, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and airspace security over the Holy Sites.

The Naval Forces secure the seaports, handle suspicious materials, and support rescue efforts with diving teams and specialised units.

For health services, the Ministry of Defense has rolled out a comprehensive medical plan for pilgrims in 36 health centres.

They have a capacity exceeding 1,040 beds and are supported by over 1,790 healthcare personnel.