Over 31,000 employees and first-line rescuers participated in an integrated operational plan during the Hajj season 1447 AH. This workforce included 6,846 directly mobilized employees and more than 2,300 volunteers.
According to SPA, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) deployed 605 ambulances, over 2,300 support vehicles, 27 specialized intervention vehicles, and three medical evacuation aircraft. Services were distributed across 133 emergency centers, 71 deployment points, and 14 emergency intervention centers.
The SRCA conducted 23 field exercises and 11 training programs to improve emergency team readiness. In the area of volunteering, the authority registered 15,502 volunteers who provided more than 326,000 hours of service. Additionally, 13 certificates of compliance were issued to private training centers meeting quality standards.
Internationally, the SRCA is presiding over the International Advisory Group on Disaster Management for 2024-2026 and representing the Kingdom within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The authority has also signed several agreements and protocols to develop cooperation in logistics, training, and emergencies.
Regarding governance, the SRCA obtained six international ISO certifications covering risk management and quality management. The report did not specify the other ISO categories.
What resources did the SRCA deploy during the Hajj season 1447 AH? The SRCA deployed 605 ambulances and more than 2,300 support vehicles. The operation also utilized 27 specialized intervention vehicles and three medical evacuation aircraft to provide services across 133 emergency centers, 14 emergency intervention centers, and 71 deployment points.
How many personnel and volunteers supported the SRCA’s Hajj operations? More than 31,000 employees and first-line rescuers participated in the operational plan. This included 6,846 employees who were directly mobilized and the support of over 2,300 volunteers.
What are the SRCA’s international roles and achievements? The SRCA is presiding over the International Advisory Group on Disaster Management for the 2024-2026 period. It represents the Kingdom in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and has signed protocols to improve cooperation in training, logistics, and emergencies.
What volunteering and quality milestones did the SRCA reach? The authority registered 15,502 volunteers who contributed over 326,000 hours of service. In terms of quality and governance, the SRCA earned six international ISO certifications for risk and quality management and issued 13 compliance certificates to private training centers.