Riyadh police have drawn up a comprehensive plan designed to ensure the safety and security of citizens and residents in the region during the upcoming Eid holidays.

“Shopping malls, streets, parks and entertainment areas will be supervised by the police to ensure residents are provided with the utmost protection and assistance,” said Maj. Gen. Saud bin Abdul Aziz, director of police in the Riyadh region.

Maj. Gen. Saud held a meeting with the Riyadh police field security forces to inform them of the strategic plan outlined by the authorities.

“There is need to provide the best traffic services and security measures to the people during Eid holidays when there is a mass mobilization of crowds in public spaces,” he said, indicating that a mock drill of the operation will be held in the coming days before the beginning of the holidays. He added that the operations would continue till the end of the holiday season.

Operations will also be extended to suburbs and villages in the region, according to Hilal.