Saudi FM Holds Talks with French, Dutch Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with French, Dutch Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 23, 2023. (AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Sunday a telephone call from his French counterpart Catherine Colonna.

The officials discussed the latest developments in and around the Gaza Strip and the need to work to stop the escalation there.

Prince Faisal emphasized the Kingdom's rejection of targeting civilians in any form and the need for all parties in Gaza to respect international humanitarian law.

Also on Sunday, Prince Faisal received a telephone call from his Dutch counterpart Hanke Bruins Slot.

Their talks focused on the latest developments in the unprecedented situation between Palestinians and Israelis, and international efforts to stop the escalation between them.

They covered the latest regional and international developments and the most significant issues of common interest.



Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns
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Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

The Saudi Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Public Security, detained a group of individuals for advertising fraudulent Hajj campaigns.

The suspects published fake and misleading Hajj campaign advertisements on social media. The ads claimed to offer pilgrim housing and transportation within the holy sites, perform Hajj on behalf of others, secure and distribute sacrificial animals, and sell Hajj bracelets.

The ministry said the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution as legal proceedings against them got underway.

The ministry highlighted the official channels for obtaining Hajj permits: domestic pilgrims must use the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's "Nusuk" platform, while international pilgrims must obtain Hajj visas through authorized entities in the Kingdom via the "Tasreeh" unified digital platform.

Regarding the sale and marketing of sacrificial animal (Hady, Adahi, Fidyah, Sadaqah) bonds, the ministry said the official Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi is the sole authorized entity in charge of this task.

The ministry urged citizens and residents intending to perform Hajj to comply with all regulations and instructions and to report any violations.