density regions such as the "Jamarat" bridge, which witnesses the flow of pilgrims for the stoning rite. Despite the high density in the numbers of pilgrims in this limited spot, the reports said there are ample supplies of foodstuffs beyond the requirements. During their stay in Mina, the pilgrims are enjoying all services they need everywhere around them, such as the hospitals and health centers of the Ministry of Health, the National Guard, the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Interior which provide facilities and services around the clock in addition to the services of the centers of the ambulance of the Saudi Red Crescent Society. Correspondents of the SPA in the holy places have also noticed the spread in the number of outlets of supplies and foodstuffs in Mina and that these foodstuffs and other products are being sold at affordable prices for every one and under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the secretariat of the Holy City. SPA's reports said that the pilgrims are benefiting from the technologies of telecommunication tools, whether the fixed-telephone lines or mobiles, noting that companies of telecommunications such as "Saudi Telecom," "Etihad Etisalat" and "Saudi Arabia Mobile Communications" are keen to link the pilgrims with their families and friends at home around the clock through the big communications networks or through mobile phone towers installed in the holy places.
