Aboul Gheit: Arab Summit in Bahrain is Key in Shaping Unified Arab Stance

The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
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Aboul Gheit: Arab Summit in Bahrain is Key in Shaping Unified Arab Stance

The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.
The Economic and Social Council of the Arab League.

The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, underscored the importance of the upcoming 33rd Arab Summit in Bahrain against the backdrop of pressing challenges facing the Arab region.
These challenges notably include the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the deteriorating political and humanitarian conditions impacting several regional countries.
In the lead-up to the summit, expected on Thursday, the Speaker of the Council of Representatives of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, held preparatory meetings with Secretary-General Aboul Gheit and Assistant Secretary-General Ambassador Hossam Zaki of the Arab League.
Aboul Gheit highlighted the pivotal role of the Arab Summit in Bahrain in shaping a cohesive Arab stance. He also acknowledged the significant contribution of Arab parliamentary diplomacy to fostering collective Arab efforts.



Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns
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Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

Saudi Ministry of Interior Arrests Hajj Fraudsters Advertising Fake Campaigns

The Saudi Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Public Security, detained a group of individuals for advertising fraudulent Hajj campaigns.

The suspects published fake and misleading Hajj campaign advertisements on social media. The ads claimed to offer pilgrim housing and transportation within the holy sites, perform Hajj on behalf of others, secure and distribute sacrificial animals, and sell Hajj bracelets.

The ministry said the suspects have been referred to the Public Prosecution as legal proceedings against them got underway.

The ministry highlighted the official channels for obtaining Hajj permits: domestic pilgrims must use the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's "Nusuk" platform, while international pilgrims must obtain Hajj visas through authorized entities in the Kingdom via the "Tasreeh" unified digital platform.

Regarding the sale and marketing of sacrificial animal (Hady, Adahi, Fidyah, Sadaqah) bonds, the ministry said the official Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi is the sole authorized entity in charge of this task.

The ministry urged citizens and residents intending to perform Hajj to comply with all regulations and instructions and to report any violations.