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Saudi Arabia Underscores Centrality of Palestinian Cause

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting held in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting held in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Underscores Centrality of Palestinian Cause

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting held in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting held in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday the centrality of the Palestinian cause, reiterating its firm rejection of extremist Israeli statements on the displacement of the Palestinian people.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers stressed that lasting peace in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can only be achieved through the acceptance of peaceful coexistence based on a two-state solution.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the ministers on the telephone calls he held with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the cabinet reviewed updates on the work of several joint committees between Saudi Arabia and other countries. It highlighted key initiatives to strengthen cooperation and friendship, expand relations and achieve mutual interests and benefits across various fields.

The cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom’s leading role in multilateral organizations and their affiliated bodies, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s election as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).

The election is a testament to the international community’s recognition of the Kingdom’s efforts and global standing, it remarked.

On the domestic level, the cabinet discussed the Kingdom’s comprehensive developmental momentum to empower promising and emerging sectors. It welcomed the launch of the King Salman Automotive Cluster, which is expected to support economic diversification efforts, enhance non-oil GDP, and advance the goals of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.

The cabinet praised the completion of the Fiscal Sustainability Program’s executive plan and its contributions to boosting spending efficiency, increasing revenues, and strengthening planning capabilities. The program also prepares public finances for structural changes and economic reforms linked to Saudi Vision 2030, reinforcing the Kingdom’s financial position and economic resilience.

The cabinet praised the Kingdom’s top ranking among G20 countries in the Security Index, deeming it a reflection of its leading position in security, prosperity and stability.

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Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
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Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)

Several Arab and Muslim leaders extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the success of the 1447 AH Hajj season.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and wished the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also sent congratulatory cables to the Saudi leadership on the success of the Hajj season.

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated the Saudi leadership on this great success, attributing it to Allah Almighty and the generous care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Saudi government.

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq expressed his appreciation for the great efforts exerted by the Kingdom's government to serve pilgrims, praising the tangible development witnessed annually during the Hajj season through the use of the latest technologies and the mobilization of all resources to enable pilgrims to perform the rituals with ease, tranquility, and safety.

The Kingdom also received congratulations from Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Yamahi, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi, and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas.

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Saudi Arabia Declares This Year’s Hajj an Exceptional Success

The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)
The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Declares This Year’s Hajj an Exceptional Success

The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)
The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies. (SPA)

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah region, announced on Friday the “exceptional” success of this year’s Hajj, saying it was supported by an integrated system of security, organization and services that enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals with ease and reassurance.

He said the success was achieved first by God’s grace, then through the unlimited support and directives of the Saudi leadership, which provided the necessary capabilities and resources, as well as close follow-up of all stages of preparation, work and implementation.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal said the Hajj reflected the image of a country working with sincerity and dedication to serve the guests of God.

The holy sites were marked by organization and harmony, in a scene that embodied the combined efforts of the various participating bodies, he added.

This year’s Hajj affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ability to manage crowds efficiently and capably, he declared, saying pilgrims performed their rituals in an atmosphere of security, reassurance and care befitting the honor of the place and its sanctity.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal said the achievements made during Hajj were the result of the leadership’s approach, which has made serving pilgrims both an honor and a priority.

Support was present and work continued with a spirit of responsibility and dedication, he stressed, adding that the success of the season was not the end of the work, but the start of new responsibilities and a pledge renewed each year to preserve Saudi Arabia’s status as a beacon of security and generosity and a destination for serving Islam and Muslims.

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)

At the end of his announcement, the deputy governor prayed to God to preserve Saudi Arabia’s security and stability, protect its leadership and bless the efforts of all those who contributed to the success.

Meanwhile, pilgrims in a hurry to leave Mina departed the holy sites after completing the stoning of the devil on the second day of Tashreeq, the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. They then performed the farewell tawaf of the holy Kaaba in Makkah with humble hearts and prayers, concluding their Hajj.

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims headed to Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Others departed the Kingdom, while those who wished to stay overnight continued to complete the stoning on the third day of Tashreeq.

The Grand Mosque witnessed heavy movement around the Kaaba, amid a high level of readiness by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, in cooperation with relevant bodies, as part of an integrated operational plan for this year’s Hajj.

The concerned authorities mobilized all their capabilities to facilitate the movement of pilgrims leaving early and ensure smooth movement inside the Grand Mosque, enabling them to perform their rites with ease.

In a related development, the Authority completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving to visit the Prophet’s Mosque after performing Hajj. The operational plan focused on preparing the Prophet’s Mosque and all its facilities to receive visitors and worshippers in a safe and well-equipped environment.

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Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign MoU on Combating Cross-Border Corruption Crimes

The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Syria Sign MoU on Combating Cross-Border Corruption Crimes

The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Syria, represented by the Central Commission for Control and Inspection, signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on preventing and combating corruption and boosting cooperation between the two sides.

The MoU was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and Chairman of Syria’s Central Commission for Control and Inspection Eng. Amer Al-Ali.

The MoU aims to boost cooperation in combating cross-border corruption crimes and exchanging relevant information and expertise. It seeks to develop and strengthen the institutional capacities of both sides.

During the signing ceremony, Al-Kahmous and Al-Ali discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their countries in protecting integrity and combating corruption.

They reviewed key measures and practices implemented by Nazaha to promote transparency, protect integrity, and combat corruption, in addition to reviewing Syria’s efforts and experience in the same field.