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Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan Sign MoU on Anti-corruption

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of anti-corruption and enhancing cooperation. (SPA)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of anti-corruption and enhancing cooperation. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan Sign MoU on Anti-corruption

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of anti-corruption and enhancing cooperation. (SPA)
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of anti-corruption and enhancing cooperation. (SPA)

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Azerbaijan, represented by the Prosecutor General's Office, in Baku, signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of anti-corruption and enhancing cooperation, SPA said on Tuesday.
President of Nazaha Mazin Al-Kahmous and Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev signed the memo in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Azerbaijan Essam bin Saleh Al-Jutaili.
The memorandum of understanding encompassed various aspects, primarily aiming to enhance collaboration in combating cross-border corruption crimes, facilitating the exchange of information related to such offenses, and strengthening the institutional capacity of both parties.
During the signing ceremony, Al-Kahmous and Aliyev convened a meeting on the sidelines to explore mutual interests and delve into cooperation prospects between their respective sides.

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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.