Definition: In this task, a passage will be given and the goal is to identify an event from the passage. An event is defined as a single word representing something that happened, is happening, or may happen. An event can be factual or hypothetical, positive or negative, certain or uncertain. While most events are based on verbs, an event can also be based on a noun (ex. storm, snow, rainfall) or a copula verb (is, was, been, etc.). The event must not be a pronoun or an adjective. For noun events with multiple words, use the last word in the phrase as event.
Input: Passage: "We have set up a control office here and in Jeddah to co-ordinate the operation -- I hope we can provide some help." The foreign ministry spokesman, however, added: "We will have to wait for the pilgrims to return to Mecca from Arafat to know exactly how many are missing ... it is not an easy job."

provide