Makkah, Dhu-AlHijjah 15, 1438, Sep 6, 2017, SPA -- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Foundation for Guides of Pilgrims of Arab countries Engr. Abbas bin Abdul-Ghani Qattan has received here today the Minister of Awqaf Islamic Affairs and Holy Places of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Wael Arabiyat. During the meeting, Minister Arabiyat expressed thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its great services provided for pilgrims, including Jordanian pilgrims during this year's Hajj season1438 AH (2017 AD). He also praised the efforts exerted by the Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the mega expansion projects of the two Holy Mosques and other holy sites, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and comfort. --SPA 18:56 LOCAL TIME 15:56 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w482587