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Saudi Arabia Calls on Nationals to Leave Lebanon

Smoke rises over a part of Lebanon as seen from Israel's border with the country, in northern Israel, October 18, 2023. (Reuters)
Smoke rises over a part of Lebanon as seen from Israel's border with the country, in northern Israel, October 18, 2023. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Calls on Nationals to Leave Lebanon

Smoke rises over a part of Lebanon as seen from Israel's border with the country, in northern Israel, October 18, 2023. (Reuters)
Smoke rises over a part of Lebanon as seen from Israel's border with the country, in northern Israel, October 18, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia has advised its nationals in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, its embassy in Beirut said on its X account on Wednesday.

"The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Lebanon is closely following the developments of the current events in the southern Lebanon region, calling on all citizens to adhere to the travel ban and to leave Lebanese territory immediately for those who are currently in Lebanon," it said.

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50th Grand Hajj Symposium Opens in Jeddah

The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium opened on Wednesday in Jeddah. (SPA)
The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium opened on Wednesday in Jeddah. (SPA)
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50th Grand Hajj Symposium Opens in Jeddah

The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium opened on Wednesday in Jeddah. (SPA)
The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium opened on Wednesday in Jeddah. (SPA)

The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium opened on Wednesday in Jeddah, marking a major milestone in the event’s long-standing role in advancing dialogue and scholarship related to Hajj and pilgrim services. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Council of Senior Scholars, this year’s symposium is held under the theme: “The Symposium: An Effective Platform in Serving Pilgrims—Half a Century of Knowledge Enrichment.”

In his opening remarks, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah said the Grand Hajj Symposium represents the continuation of an established academic journey spanning more than 50 years of scientific dialogue on developing the Hajj services system. He noted that it reflects the Saudi leadership’s ongoing commitment to Hajj and its dedication to strengthening the role of knowledge in enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

Al-Rabiah added that the symposium’s themes reflect the major transformations witnessed in the Hajj system over recent decades, during which the Kingdom has developed an advanced global model for crowd management and pilgrim services through integrated planning, institutional development, and modern technologies.

A speech by Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan was delivered on his behalf by Secretary-General of the Council of Senior Scholars Fahd Al-Majed, who emphasized that Saudi Arabia has been honored with serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. He noted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's leadership places great importance on serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors, enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals in peace and tranquility.

The symposium program also included specialized workshops on supporting Hajj affairs offices and media delegations, international awareness communication, digital transformation in pilgrim grouping systems, and enhancing distribution efficiency and reducing random slaughter practices, as part of efforts to improve operational readiness for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

The 50th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium reflects half a century of organized knowledge-based work in the service of Hajj and underscores the Kingdom’s approach to strengthening integration between knowledge and operations, while reinforcing the symposium’s status as a global scientific platform that keeps pace with the development of the Hajj system and anticipates the future of pilgrim services.

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Saudi FM: We Welcome Trump's Decision to Allow More Time for Diplomacy to End the War

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
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Saudi FM: We Welcome Trump's Decision to Allow More Time for Diplomacy to End the War

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah expressed on Wednesday the Kingdom's appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s granting negotiations more opportunity to reach an agreement that ends the war on Iran and restores security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Minister underlined the Kingdom's appreciation for diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the escalation.

He added that Saudi Arabia remained supportive of ongoing mediation efforts carried out by Pakistan and urged Iran to seize "the opportunity to avoid the dangerous implications of escalation". 

Prince Faisal stressed the importance of leveraging this opportunity to avoid further tensions, saying Saudi Arabia is awaiting Iran’s response to the efforts that aim to reach an agreement that achieves lasting peace and boosts regional and international security and stability.

Trump announced on Monday that he had postponed an attack on Iran set for Tuesday in response to a request from Gulf leaders.

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UAE Demands that Iraq Halt Attacks Launched from its Territories

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
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UAE Demands that Iraq Halt Attacks Launched from its Territories

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020 shows a general view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned on Wednesday “the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including an attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, which struck an electricity generator located outside the inner perimeter of the plant.”

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the UAE’s “strong condemnation and categorical rejection of the heinous terrorist attacks launched from Iraqi territory against critical civilian institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, in flagrant violation of their sovereignty, airspace, and in clear breach of the principles of international law, international humanitarian law, and the Charter of the United Nations.”

The Ministry underscored the importance of the Iraqi government’s commitment “to immediately and unconditionally halt and prevent all acts of aggression launched from its territory,” stressing the need to address these threats in an immediate and responsible manner, in accordance with relevant international and regional laws and charters.

Furthermore, the Ministry underscored “the importance of Iraq fulfilling its role in strengthening security and stability in the region, thereby preserving its sovereignty and boosting its position as an active and responsible partner within the region.”