Makkah Region Mayor Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood met with Singapore’s Consul General K. Chandra Kumar today to discuss potential cooperation between the Makkah Municipality and Singapore in the realm of municipal services. The talks focused on Singapore’s expertise in municipal waste management and its possible application to enhance waste management practices in Makkah.

Among the key topics discussed were modern waste management technologies employed in Singapore, which could help improve the system in Makkah. The conversation also touched on raising food safety standards for pilgrims, particularly by moving away from traditional meal preparation methods and enhancing the quality and safety of street food. The goal is to ensure that pilgrims receive healthy, safe meals during their stay.

In addition to waste management and food safety, the discussions included exploring opportunities to attract Singaporean investments in various sectors in Makkah, with a particular emphasis on education and healthcare.

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he Singaporean Consul General admired the advanced technologies implemented to streamline pilgrims’ procedures and manage crowds during Hajj. Mayor Al-Dawood reaffirmed the Municipality’s commitment to continuously improving services and noted the early preparations for this year’s Hajj, aiming to ensure smooth operations throughout the year.

Source: Saudi Press Agency