Khalid Bin Salman, Alimi Discuss Ties, Latest Developments in Yemen

Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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Khalid Bin Salman, Alimi Discuss Ties, Latest Developments in Yemen

Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held on Sunday a phone call with the Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi.

 

The two sides reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed the latest developments in Yemen. They also discussed a number of issues of common interest.

According to SPA, the Saudi minister affirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, and its constant keenness to support all efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis that achieves security and stability for Yemen and its brotherly people.



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.