KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable to the King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, congratulating him on the success of the Hajj (greater pilgrimage) season. His Highness the Amir lauded the huge effort by the Kingdom's leadership in facilitating the pilgrimage of millions from across the globe who came to Makkah to perform this sacred ritual, commending that the Saudi authorities for using the latest in technologies and services to aid pilgrims.

His Highness the Amir praised the efforts of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud -- governor the Makkah region and head of the Hajj central committee - and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al-Saud -- Minister of Interior head of the supreme Hajj committee -- for their endless efforts to facilitate Hajj for pilgrims. He also wished the leadership of Saudi Arabia and people evermore success and prosperity. -KUNA