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Crown Prince, Meloni Sign Agreement to Establish Saudi-Italian Strategic Partnership Council

The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Italian Premier at the Winter Camp in AlUla. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Italian Premier at the Winter Camp in AlUla. SPA
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Crown Prince, Meloni Sign Agreement to Establish Saudi-Italian Strategic Partnership Council

The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Italian Premier at the Winter Camp in AlUla. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Italian Premier at the Winter Camp in AlUla. SPA

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who is also Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister, met on Sunday with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at the Winter Camp in AlUla.

Upon her arrival, Meloni greeted princes and senior officials, while the Crown Prince greeted the official Italian delegation. The reception featured traditional Saudi folk performances to celebrate the occasion.

The Crown Prince welcomed the Italian Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia, who conveyed her delight in visiting the Kingdom and meeting with the Crown Prince.

During their meeting at the Bayt al-sha'ar, Meloni explored Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and culture. Discussions addressed relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy, opportunities to strengthen cooperation in various fields, and regional and international developments of mutual interest.

Following the discussions, the Crown Prince and Meloni signed an agreement to establish the Saudi-Italian Strategic Partnership Council.

Upon her arrival at AlUla International Airport, the Italian Prime Minister was welcomed by Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Italy Prince Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi, and several other officials.

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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.