Officials urged to ensure safety

JEDDAH, 19 January 2003 — Makkah Governor Prince Abdul Majeed yesterday urged concerned officials to take all measures to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Brig. Ahmed ibn Saad Al-Thubaity, director of Civil Defense in Makkah, said Tawafa organizations must appoint a representative to look after the safety of pilgrims at each building, adding that he would be responsible before the authorities. "One person can be assigned to supervise safety for more than 600 pilgrims housed in buildings within a 200 meter radius." He said his department would provide training to Saudis appointed to look after pilgrims’ safety.