RIYADH: Egypt’s Grand Mufti Shawki Allam expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts to serve Hajj pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. After a meeting with the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Alsheikh in Mina, Allam praised the Kingdom’s leadership for using the latest technology to issue visas and facilitate procedures at airports and other places frequented by pilgrims.  Allam also highlighted the Kingdom’s success in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and said this has enabled Saudi Arabia to host one million Hajj pilgrims this year. The grand mufti also thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their efforts to serve pilgrims.