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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha

Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia's defense minister meets with Emir of Qatar in Doha. (SPA)

Upon directives of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held a meeting on Monday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.
The minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, wishing the Qatari Emir, government, and people continued progress and prosperity.
The Qatari Emir sent his greetings and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
Discussions focused on the strong fraternal ties between the two countries and explored avenues to bolster security and stability in the region.
Present at the meeting were prominent officials from both sides. The Saudi delegation included Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, and Director-General of the Office of the Minister of Defense Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
The Qatari delegation included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Khalid Al Attiyah, Chief of the Emiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti.

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Sheikh of Al-Azhar Hails Saudi Arabia’s Role in Dawah

Sheikh of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb receives Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh in Cairo. (Al-Azhar)
Sheikh of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb receives Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh in Cairo. (Al-Azhar)
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Sheikh of Al-Azhar Hails Saudi Arabia’s Role in Dawah

Sheikh of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb receives Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh in Cairo. (Al-Azhar)
Sheikh of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb receives Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh in Cairo. (Al-Azhar)

Sheikh of al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed al-Tayeb underscored on Sunday the depth of relations between the al-Azhar Institution and Saudi Arabia.

Meeting with Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh in Cairo, he hailed the Kingdom’s role in Dawah and support of Arab and Islamic causes under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He expressed his appreciation for the role played by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in serving Muslims.

Moreover, al-Tayeb said the progress of Islamic societies is tied to the empowerment of women by granting them the rights stipulated in Islam.

Al-Azhar has prioritized women’s causes and this has effectively allowed women to assume leading positions and highlight their constructive role in society, he added.

He urged the need to reconsider some fatwas that have been issued against women when Sharia law was adopted in rule. He said such religious edicts had wronged women because of the erroneous application of the law.

For his part, Al Alsheikh praised the great role played by al-Azhar and al-Tayeb in serving Islam and Arab and humanitarian causes, saying he was looking forward to more cooperation in scholarly and religious affairs.

He made his remarks at the 35th Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Conference in Cairo. The meeting focused on “women and building awareness” and was sponsored by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Al Alsheikh stressed that Saudi Arabia has a “integrated strategy aimed at empowering women.” There are currently six female ambassadors representing Saudi Arabia abroad. He also noted that the Kingdom boasts several female ministers, lawmakers and university directors.

“This is in implementation of the Kingdom’s vision to rid itself of habits that have violated the rights of women,” he declared.

A reading of Sharia texts will reveal how women must be treated fairly, he added, while noting that any violations against them that have been attributed to Sharia were in fact wrong societal norms and traditions.

“Women are an important partner in spreading moderate views and a main element in confronting extremist ideologies that are promoted by warmongers,” Al Alsheikh said.

In remarks to Egypt’s state news agency MENA, he stressed that Saudi Arabia and Egypt protect Arab and Islamic security and peace.

He underlined the “unique and strong relations between their nations that have withstood tensions that have affected other countries.”