RIYADH: The first group of Arab Hajj pilgrims has arrived in Makkah ahead of the pilgrimage season, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Of the group, 294 pilgrims were from Algeria and 192 were from Iraq. The Arab pilgrims expressed their happiness with the efforts made by the Saudi government to provide pilgrims with the best services and hospitality, SPA added. They also thanked the Kingdom for the welcome they received which shows Saudi Arabia’s concern for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.