Forum to focus on Haj research

MADINAH, 4 January 2003 — Prince Muqrin, governor of Madinah, will attend here today the third scientific forum of the Institute of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for Haj Research. In a statement, Dr. Osama ibn Fadhul Al-Bar, chairman of the institute, said the forum will focus on improving and developing Haj services. The three-day meeting will discuss 24 research papers on the economic aspects of Haj and Umrah and studies on Haj awareness, environment and health. (SPA)