General Secretariat - Riyadh

His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), expressed his sincere congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the significant success witnessed during this year’s Hajj season, 1446 AH. 

"This success reflects the tremendous efforts and vast capabilities that the Saudi government has devoted to serving the guests of Allah, facilitating their rituals with ease, safety, and security," His Excellency said, praising the advanced infrastructure, meticulous organisation, and the use of modern technological means, including artificial intelligence applications, along with qualified national human resources. 

"This has contributed to providing a distinguished and exceptional Hajj experience this year, bolstering the Kingdom's leadership role in serving Islam and Muslims," His Excellency stated. 

He also expressed his pride and appreciation for the exceptional efforts made by the Kingdom year-in, year-out to develop the Hajj system, which clearly embodies the care and generous attention that the Kingdom’s leadership and government dedicate to serving pilgrims and worshippers.

This has enabled the pilgrims of the Sacred House of Allah to perform their rituals smoothly and easily, in a spiritual atmosphere filled with tranquility and devotion, 

He prayed that Allah the Almighty continues to grant security and stability to the Kingdom, and that He bestows success and guidance upon its wise leadership, and that He accepts the pilgrims’ Hajj and returns them to their homelands safe and sound.