Jeddah : Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a “national project for atomic energy” in the Kingdom.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. The Cabinet lauded the issuance of royal decrees aimed at improving the performance of various state bodies.

The Cabinet said the orders would ensure the provision of the highest level of services to citizens, residents, and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.

Referring to the record number of Umrah pilgrims this year, the Cabinet said the number of Umrah visas issued exceeded 6.75 million.

The Cabinet lauded the security services in tracking down terrorists and thwarting their plans, with particular reference to the killing of three wanted persons in Saihat, Qatif province, who were involved in terror and criminal activities. The Cabinet said the security forces are able to deter anyone seeking to harm the Kingdom.

— AG/IINA