Riyadh is the center of operations for the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, which reported achievements in governance and institutional development to improve ambulance services and emergency response. According to SPA, these efforts included expanding volunteer work and strengthening the presence of the Kingdom in international humanitarian forums to align with Saudi Vision 2030.
The Authority’s 2025 annual report detailed an operational plan for the 1447H Hajj season that focused on field distribution, ambulance fleet readiness, and response at land, sea, and air ports. The plan utilized an on-site treatment model for cases not requiring hospital transport to speed up response times for pilgrims.
Operational figures for the Hajj season included more than 31,000 employees and paramedics on the front lines, with 6,846 direct staff and over 2,300 volunteers. The fleet consisted of 605 ambulances, more than 2,300 support vehicles, 27 specialized response vehicles, and 3 air ambulance aircraft. Services were distributed across 133 ambulance centers, 71 positioning points, and 14 emergency centers, supported by 23 field simulations and 11 training programs.
Volunteerism efforts recorded 15,502 volunteers providing over 326,000 volunteer hours. Community initiatives included Safe Homes for domestic workers, employee family training, and the Saving Waiter initiative for food facility workers to handle choking cases. Additionally, 13 compliance certificates were granted to private training centers meeting quality standards.
The source did not include the specific duration of the Authority’s presidency of the International Advisory Group for Disaster Management.
What resources did the Saudi Red Crescent deploy during the 1447H Hajj season? The Authority deployed 605 ambulances, more than 2,300 support vehicles, and 27 specialized response vehicles. These were supported by 3 air ambulance aircraft and distributed across 133 ambulance centers, 14 emergency centers, and 71 positioning points.
How many personnel were involved in the Hajj operational plan? More than 31,000 employees and paramedics served on the front lines. This workforce included 6,846 direct employees and was supported by more than 2,300 volunteers.
What were the key volunteer and community initiatives reported by the Authority? The Authority recorded 15,502 volunteers who contributed over 326,000 hours. Community initiatives included the Saving Waiter program for food facility workers, the Safe Homes initiative for domestic workers, and training for employees’ families.
How did the Saudi Red Crescent improve response efficiency for pilgrims? The Authority implemented an integrated operational plan that increased field distribution and fleet readiness. It specifically applied an on-site treatment model for cases that did not require hospital transport to ensure faster response and medical service continuity.