Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with British Prime Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz  - SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA
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Saudi Minister of Defense Meets with British Prime Minister

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz  - SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - SPA

Under the directives of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Friday with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the British government headquarters in London.
During the meeting, the defense minister conveyed the greetings of the Kingdom's leadership to the British prime minister, who in turn sent his greetings to the Kingdom's leadership.

The two sides discussed strategic relations between their countries, as well as regional and international developments.

The Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and Director General of the Office of the Minister of Defense Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif also attended the talks.

Several British officials were also present.



Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 individuals from 66 nations to perform Umrah during this year, 1446 AH, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.

The guests will be received over four groups as part of this program, which is executed and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

Marking this occasion, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the program, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh, expressed profound gratitude and appreciation towards King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for empowering Muslims from diverse nations worldwide to perform Islamic rituals comfortably and peacefully, covering the expenses personally.
He highlighted that throughout its ongoing journey, the program has extended its reach across various continents, benefiting over 140 countries since its inception. The program's guests enjoy an array of services through a comprehensive system, ensuring a seamless experience from departure to their safe return.