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King of Bahrain Invites Emir of Kuwait to Arab Summit in May

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait Salah al-Maliki on Monday. (KUNA)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait Salah al-Maliki on Monday. (KUNA)
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King of Bahrain Invites Emir of Kuwait to Arab Summit in May

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait Salah al-Maliki on Monday. (KUNA)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait Salah al-Maliki on Monday. (KUNA)

Bahrain began sending invitations to Arab leaders to attend the 33rd Arab League summit that it will host in May.

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a written message from King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to attend the Manama summit.

The message was delivered by Bahrain’s Ambassador to Kuwait Salah al-Maliki.

The summit will be held on May 16.

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah held the 32nd summit on May 19, 2023. It witnessed the participation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the first time since his country’s membership at the Arab League was suspended in November 2011.

Syria was reinstated as a member on May 7, 2023.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended the Jeddah summit as a guest of honor.

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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.