Governor commends group's impressive services for Hajis

(MENAFN- Arab News) Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah has commended the services being extended by the Haji and Mutamir Gift Organization (HMGO) to the guests of God during the Haj season.

'It sets a good example of Saudi hospitality' he said.

The governor also praised HMGO's innovative activities and impressive programs that have won pilgrims' applause.

Mansour Al-Amir director-general of the charity briefed Prince Mishaal about his association's programs and the various gifts it presents to pilgrims including umbrellas masks and food packets.

'Every year our organization extends about 15 million various services to pilgrims' Al-Amir said.

'This year we welcomed more than 1.3 million foreign Hajis on their arrival' he added. HMGO presents small gifts to the pilgrims.

'We serve pilgrims even after Haj by distributing Zamzam water assisting the handicapped and seeing them off from Makkah and Madinah to their home countries' he said.

HMGO coordinates with the various government and private agencies including Tawafa organizations and security forces Al-Amir said.

Mutlaq Saad Al-Maliki underscored HMGO's services saying they were instrumental in creating a good impression about Saudi Arabia and its people among the pilgrims.

He also noted Prince Mishaal's remarkable role in making this year's Haj a resounding success and praised him for his dedicated efforts to strengthen HMGO.

Pleasing the increasing number of pilgrims is no easy task.

'Here comes the significant role of HMGO in providing personal care to the pilgrims' said Suhair Muthedath who worked as a volunteer during this Haj season and distributed HMGO gifts.

He said pilgrims were very happy when they received the organization's gifts.

'They used its umbrellas to get protection from the sweltering sun' he said adding that HMGO's services would leave a lasting positive impression among Hajis about Saudi Arabia and its generous people.