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Saudi Crown Prince Invites Emir of Kuwait to Attend Special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday an invitation from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh in April. (KUNA)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday an invitation from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh in April. (KUNA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Invites Emir of Kuwait to Attend Special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday an invitation from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh in April. (KUNA)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday an invitation from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh in April. (KUNA)

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday an invitation from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the special World Economic Forum Meeting in Riyadh in April.

Sheikh Mishal received the written invitation from Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khaled Al-Saud.

The Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development supports the Forum’s efforts to face emerging global challenges.

The meeting aims to bridge the growing North-South divide, which has further widened on issues such as emerging economic policies, the energy transition and geopolitical shocks.

The meeting will bring together over 700 leaders from all sectors and industries, enabling a comprehensive dialogue on leveraging global cooperation for economic development, promoting a more sustainable energy transition and furthering technological advancement.

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Saudi Interior Ministry Announces Fines on Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims, Facilitators 

A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Announces Fines on Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims, Facilitators 

A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
A view of the Kaaba in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced Monday fines on individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform the Hajj, as well as for those who facilitate such violations.

Starting from April 29 until the end of June 10, the following fines will apply:

First, a fine of up to SAR20,000 will be imposed on individuals caught performing or attempting to perform the Hajj without a permit, and on holders of all types of visit visas who attempt to enter or stay in Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period.

Second, a fine of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who applies for a visit visa for an individual who has performed or attempted to perform the Hajj without a permit, or who has entered or stayed in Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period. The fine will multiply for each individual involved.

The same fine will apply to anyone who transports or attempts to transport visit visa holders to Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period, as well as to those who shelter or attempt to shelter visit visa holders in any accommodations, including hotels, apartments, private housing, shelters, or Hajj pilgrims' housing sites. This includes concealing their presence or providing assistance that enables their stay. The fine will multiply for each individual sheltered, concealed, or assisted.

Third, illegal infiltrators attempting to perform the Hajj, whether residents or overstayers, will be deported to their countries and banned from entering the Kingdom for ten years.

Fourth, the relevant court will be requested to confiscate land vehicles used to transport visit visa holders to Makkah city and the holy sites during the specified period, if owned by the transporter, facilitator, or any accomplices.