Brig. Gen. Turki bin Khwaitem Al-Mutairi has been the commander of the Civil Defense in Riyadh since August 2015. He previously worked in a number of field administrations, the institute of the Civil Defense and headed various divisions. The Saudi Civil Defense is one of the most important forces involved in the safety of pilgrims. Its efforts in every aspect of Hajj are vital to its smooth progression. Prior to Arafat Day, the Civil Defense completed all preparations to ensure the safety of worshippers. Al-Mutairi confirmed the readiness of the Civil Defense forces to manage the millions of pilgrims during Hajj, highlighting that the force has studied, analyzed and identified all possible risks and the ideal ways to address them. He said: “Civil Defense personnel have been trained and prepared to handle all possible accidents. They have undergone intensive training programs, virtual experiments and field applications at the sites in which they are based during Hajj.” Al-Mutairi added that specialized officers have carried out civil protection procedures in Arafat, emphasizing that they have considerable experience in risk analysis, identification and reporting. “There are also plans for civil protection, including evacuation, accommodation, medical evacuation and normalizing situations. There are also support plans for Arafat and other holy places, including Muzdalifah and Mina, on the days following the Day of Arafat,” he said.