Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming, Vandalism of Qatari Embassy in Sudan

Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming, Vandalism of Qatari Embassy in Sudan

Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)
Members of Sudanese security forces affiliated with the army search a car without a license plate in Khartoum on May 20, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

Saudi Arabia has denounced the storming and vandalism of the Qatari Embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced the Kingdom's rejection of all forms of violence and sabotage against diplomatic missions and representations, SPA said.

The Ministry called on all Sudanese parties to engage in the political track to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the crisis in Sudan, the news agency added.



Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Guideline to Facilitate Hajj Rituals 

Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Guideline to Facilitate Hajj Rituals 

Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a comprehensive guide containing instructions and guidelines aimed at ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims and facilitating the performance of this year’s Hajj with ease, safety, and tranquility.

The guide includes directions on how to reach the Grand Mosque in Makkah and explains the designated pedestrian pathways leading to the areas for circumambulation (Tawaf) and walking between Safa and Marwah (Sa’i).

It highlights peak times at the Grand Mosque and its courtyards, offers vehicle usage guidelines during the Hajj, and outlines instructions for managing pedestrian movement and crowd control.

These include adherence to scheduled group timings for Tawaf, Sa’i, and the stoning of the Jamarat across all stages of the Hajj.

The guide also features various safety and security tips to ensure the smooth performance of rituals and provides information on Hajj regulations, particularly the “No Hajj Without a Permit” rule and the fines for violations.

The ministry urged all individuals to comply with Hajj regulations, which are designed to safeguard the well-being of pilgrims and ensure a smooth Hajj. It also encouraged the public to report violations by contacting the authorities through dedicated hotlines.