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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi received in Riyadh on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their wishes for security and stability to prevail in Yemen.

He congratulated Al-Alimi and the PLC on the occasion of Yemen’s Unity Day.

Al-Alimi and the council members expressed their gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting their country’s economy and development and relief efforts that are aimed at easing the suffering of the Yemeni people.

They underscored the major role played by the Kingdom in consolidating the ceasefire in Yemen and reviving the political process to reach a comprehensive and lasting political solution according to the national and international references.

Prince Khalid stressed Riyadh’s constant support to the PLC on all levels in order to serve the Yemeni people and back the efforts of United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg to reach a political solution.

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Saudi Interior Ministry Announces Fines on Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims, Facilitators 

A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Announces Fines on Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims, Facilitators 

A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced Monday fines on individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform the Hajj, as well as for those who facilitate such violations.

Starting from April 29 until the end of June 10, the following fines will apply:

First, a fine of up to SAR20,000 will be imposed on individuals caught performing or attempting to perform the Hajj without a permit, and on holders of all types of visit visas who attempt to enter or stay in Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period.

Second, a fine of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who applies for a visit visa for an individual who has performed or attempted to perform the Hajj without a permit, or who has entered or stayed in Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period. The fine will multiply for each individual involved.

The same fine will apply to anyone who transports or attempts to transport visit visa holders to Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period, as well as to those who shelter or attempt to shelter visit visa holders in any accommodations, including hotels, apartments, private housing, shelters, or Hajj pilgrims' housing sites. This includes concealing their presence or providing assistance that enables their stay. The fine will multiply for each individual sheltered, concealed, or assisted.

Third, illegal infiltrators attempting to perform the Hajj, whether residents or overstayers, will be deported to their countries and banned from entering the Kingdom for ten years.

Fourth, the relevant court will be requested to confiscate land vehicles used to transport visit visa holders to Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period, if owned by the transporter, facilitator, or any accomplices.