UAE Leadership Congratulates Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on Success of Hajj

This aerial view shows the Saudi holy city of Makkah’s Grand Mosque and its clock tower with the Kaaba (C-L), in the center during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, on June 30, 2023. (AFP)
This aerial view shows the Saudi holy city of Makkah’s Grand Mosque and its clock tower with the Kaaba (C-L), in the center during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, on June 30, 2023. (AFP)
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UAE Leadership Congratulates Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on Success of Hajj

This aerial view shows the Saudi holy city of Makkah’s Grand Mosque and its clock tower with the Kaaba (C-L), in the center during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, on June 30, 2023. (AFP)
This aerial view shows the Saudi holy city of Makkah’s Grand Mosque and its clock tower with the Kaaba (C-L), in the center during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, on June 30, 2023. (AFP)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated on Saturday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the success of the 2023 Hajj.

In a cable to King Salman, he expressed his sincere congratulations on the success of the Hajj, which was achieved by the grace of Allah Almighty and the generous care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his wise government and its institutions, to ensure that pilgrims perform the rituals in tranquility and safety.

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent similar cables to King Salman on the occasion.



GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
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GCC Sec-Gen Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Minister

Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)
Muslim worshippers walk in front of the Dome of the Rock ahead of Friday prayer in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem's Old City February 9, 2024. (Reuters)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has strongly condemned the intrusion of an extremist minister from the Israeli occupation government into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
According to a press release issued by the GCC Secretariat General, Secretary General Albudaiwi stated that the continuation of these illegal practices in the Palestinian territories represents a blatant provocation of the feelings of Muslims around the world and a flagrant violation of the rights of the Palestinian people.
"This reflects the Israeli occupation forces' deliberate disregard for all international laws and humanitarian charters and threatens the security and stability of the region," he pointed out, SPA reported.
Albudaiwi affirmed that encroaching on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Islamic holy sites and terrorising civilians has become a normal practice for the Israeli occupation government.
He stressed that this government does not respect international laws and regulations, does not believe in human rights, and pursues arrogant and inhumane policies that contradict the fundamental principles of justice and humanitarian values.

"This requires serious, prompt, and effective international action to guarantee the protection of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights."