Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Arab leaders on Wednesday congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day, which falls on Thursday.

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has sent a cable of congratulations to the Saudi King on the occasion.

He wished the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques good health, happiness and a long life.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to King Salman on the occasion.

Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also sent cables of congratulation to King Salman.  

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa wished King Salman continued health, and Saudi Arabia and its people further progress and prosperity on the occasion.

He praised Saudi Arabia’s civilizational and developmental achievements, and praised the longstanding Bahraini-Saudi relations.

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also congratulated the Saudi leadership on the occasion.

Saudi Arabia celebrates the anniversary of its Founding Day observed annually on February 22.

President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan sent King Salman a written message to congratulate him on the occasion.



Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister Inspects Grand Mosque Security Operations Center

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and other officials are seen during the inspection on Friday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz inspected on Friday the operations at the Grand Mosque Security Operations Center.

He conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the security forces involved in the Umrah mission during the holy month of Ramadan.

He conveyed their appreciation for the great efforts they have exerted to maintain the security and safety of the visitors to the Grand Mosque.

During the inspection, Prince Abdulaziz listened to a briefing from the Director-general of Public Security, Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami about the positive results achieved through the security plans previously implemented to serve pilgrims during this year's Umrah season, reviewing the efforts of the security forces involved in the Umrah mission.

Prince Abdulaziz reviewed the latest technologies used in organizing movement through advanced data analysis using artificial intelligence, which has contributed to ensuring the smooth movement of Umrah performers and worshippers at the Grand Mosque.

He commended the efforts of the security personnel during the implementation stages of the security plans for Umrah, directing them to continue their efforts.

Several senior officials and high-ranking officers from the Interior Ministry and other agencies accompanied the minister during his visit.