Saudi Arabia Hails Outcomes of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Meeting

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Hails Outcomes of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition Meeting

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the outcomes of the second meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) that was hosted by Riyadh.

It said the Kingdom’s support of SAR 100 million for the IMCTC Fund for Financing Initiatives is a testament to its approach and commitment to spreading values of moderation and rejecting violence and extremism.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers were briefed on the talks he held with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah, who visited the Kingdom last week. They were also briefed on the official talks Sheikh Mishal held with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait underscored the strength of the fraternal relations that bind them and stressed their shared goal to deepen cooperation in all fields and maintain coordination and consultations on issues of mutual interest.

Media Minister Salman Al-Dosari said the cabinet reviewed the talks and meetings held between Saudi Arabia and several countries over the past week.

The cabinet hailed the announcement that the Kingdom will host the sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in December.

It said this was an important step in bolstering cooperation to find effective solutions to reduce land degradation and the effects of drought around the world.



Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.