The manner in which the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman has reacted to the Makkah Crane tragedy is indeed very remarkable. He was, not only, in the forefront to console the families and participated in the funeral for the dead, but he also, ensured that the injured are given the best possible medical attention and care. He was very touched with the tragedy and felt the pain of those who died and were wounded. Besides with the very generous and unprecedented compensation to the families of the victims, King Salman has shown the world how a leader should take control of the situation and stand firm. In many such incidents, it is very usual for people to find excuses and lay the blame on unforeseen natural calamities like winds, rains, storm, earthquake etc. However, the King rightly ordered full and thorough investigation of the incident and the experts began their study swiftly. The main contractor which carries full responsibility for the safety and security of the place and people is being questioned and if found guilty, will not be spared nor the officials or the engineers who were negligent or reckless. Such heavy equipment and machinery are built or manufactured bearing in mind different conditions including abnormal natural conditions. Makkah is not the only place which experience storm or cloud bursts. Therefore, the company that manufactured the crane must have provided for adequate safety and provisions to absorb strong winds or heavy rains. This firm approach and decision will have many positive results and outcome. Both public officials and private individuals will now be very alert and know that their wrong doings will be questioned. They will have to discharge their duties and responsibilities in a proper manner. The straight-forward and prudent approach of King Salman augurs well in steering the Kingdom towards security and progress. It will also eliminate misuse of power and corrupt practices in different spheres. I wish King Salman and his deputies all the best and am sure, the Kingdom will continue to progress. Safi H. Jannaty, Dammam
