MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade
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MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

MWL Secretary General Meets with US Congress Delegation, Pakistani Minister of Trade

Secretary-General of Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Isa received in Riyadh on Friday a delegation from the US Congress headed by Andrea Carson.

The officials reviewed issues related to strengthening friendship and cooperation among nations and peoples around the world amid unrest and the clash of civilizations.

The meeting praised the MWL conference that was held at the United Nations headquarters in New York that focused on building bridges between East and West and called for a more understanding and peaceful world.

The MWL reiterated its position on the Gaza war, denouncing the horrific killing of women and children in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Also on Friday, Dr. Al-Isa received Pakistan’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Production and Acting Minister of Interior Dr. Jawhar Ijaz and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Dr. Aftab Akbar Durrani.

The officials discussed a number of issues of common interest at the Islamic and international levels and prospects for bilateral cooperation.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.