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Saudi Arabia Launches First Direct Flight from Dammam to Iraq’s Najaf

The first direct flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Najaf, Iraq (Flynas account on X)
The first direct flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Najaf, Iraq (Flynas account on X)
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Saudi Arabia Launches First Direct Flight from Dammam to Iraq’s Najaf

The first direct flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Najaf, Iraq (Flynas account on X)
The first direct flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Najaf, Iraq (Flynas account on X)

The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority announced on Saturday the launch of the first direct flights from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (east of the Kingdom) to the city of Najaf in Iraq via national carrier Flynas.

Flynas is the first Saudi airline to connect the two cities, with an average of three weekly flights, according to the company’s account on X.

In April, the Authority announced the start of direct flights to Najaf, as of June, in line with the Kingdom’s strategy for the aviation sector, which aims to reach more than 330 million passengers annually and more than 250 destinations in the world by 2030.

The launching ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Iraq, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Iraq’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Safia Al-Suhail, the Governor of Najaf, Youssef Kannawi, and a number of officials in the governorate.

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, said that he was “optimistic to see Najaf receiving visitors from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” and stressed that it was “a step to break the ice between the two countries.”

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Makkah Hosts Second ‘Building Bridges’ Conference on Islamic Unity

Organized by the Muslim World League, the event will bring together leading Islamic scholars and muftis from across sects and schools of thought
Organized by the Muslim World League, the event will bring together leading Islamic scholars and muftis from across sects and schools of thought
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Makkah Hosts Second ‘Building Bridges’ Conference on Islamic Unity

Organized by the Muslim World League, the event will bring together leading Islamic scholars and muftis from across sects and schools of thought
Organized by the Muslim World League, the event will bring together leading Islamic scholars and muftis from across sects and schools of thought

Makkah will host the second edition of the international conference “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects” on Thursday, under the patronage of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Organized by the Muslim World League, the event will bring together leading Islamic scholars and muftis from across sects and schools of thought, representing more than 90 countries.

The conference aims to foster greater Islamic unity by moving beyond traditional dialogues to practical initiatives.

Discussions will focus on implementing programs outlined in the Building Bridges Between Islamic Sects charter, coordinating efforts to address shared challenges, and establishing structured initiatives that promote moderation while countering sectarian rhetoric and practices.

The conference will reinforce Islamic solidarity across sects while reaffirming the achievements of last year’s edition in Makkah.

It aims to expand the Muslim coalition initiative through structured programs derived from keynote speeches, panel discussions, and anticipated recommendations.

The inaugural conference and its unifying charter embodied Islam’s wisdom and inclusivity, laying the foundation for coordinated efforts among moderate Islamic forces—regardless of sect or school of thought—for the benefit of the Muslim world.

It also sought to counter extremism and radicalism, which have distorted the true image of Islam.

This year’s edition continues to uphold a shared vision rooted in unity and cooperation. Scholars from across the Islamic world will gather at Islam’s holiest site to foster deeper solidarity, moving beyond historical apprehensions toward a future defined by brotherhood and mutual respect.

The first conference concluded with a landmark Building Bridges document comprising 28 articles focused on tolerance and inter-sectarian cohesion.

Participants pledged to uphold its principles and integrate them within their academic institutions and national communities while respecting local laws and international regulations.

They also urged religious bodies, societal leaders, and national institutions to endorse and support the charter’s objectives.