It only takes a few seconds for the security man at the security control center in Al-Shumaisi on Prince Muhammad bin Salman Highway (Makkah-Jeddah Road) for those coming to perform Umrah from Jeddah Governorate, and King Abdulaziz International Airport; To read the barcode of the permit to perform Umrah rituals during the current blessed month of Ramadan for this year 1444 AH.
Despite the high traffic density witnessed by the center since the beginning of the holy Ramadan, the traffic flow has become a slogan for all security men who are present around the clock to facilitate the entry of vehicles of all kinds, especially cars carrying pilgrims.
Lieutenant Colonel Fouad bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Tuwaijri, the commander of the security control center in Al-Shumaisi Al-Moathiji, told Okaz during a field tour conducted by the newspaper: “The center is operating at full capacity and contains 15 lanes, all of which work to receive guests of Rahman and visitors to the Holy Capital, including pilgrims and worshipers, and special permits are verified.” Performing the rituals of Umrah through palm devices carried by the security men.
He added: “These devices facilitate reading the permit barcode at a speed of no more than a few seconds, as it contributed to reducing waiting time and facilitating traffic movement, and those arriving with regular permits must be adhered to through the electronic application of NSK, which indicates a high awareness among citizens and residents alike, and security men are keen To complete the entry procedures with ease and ease to serve the guests of the Sacred House.
Lieutenant Colonel Al-Tuwaijri pointed out that the peak time usually starts from the noon prayer, and even before the Maghrib call to prayer throughout the holy month, while the traffic density increases during Fridays and the last ten days, such as the noon prayer until midnight, indicating the need to adhere to the instructions and directives of the security men to ensure the safety of everyone. and facilitate them.
Abdullah Al-Dahas (Makkah Al-Mukarramah) @aldhass