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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Strategic Partnership

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meet in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meet in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Strategic Partnership

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meet in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meet in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

The secretariats of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council held their second meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday.

The meeting was co-chaired by Advisor at the Royal Court and Secretary-General of the Council for the Saudi side Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri and Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, Minister of Industry and Transport and Secretary-General of the Council for the Egyptian side Kamel Al-Wazir.

The meeting tackled joint visions of the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt and ways to develop them. Officials also tackled joint action plans in preparation for the first session of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council, under the chairmanship of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Officials underscored their keenness on placing a joint action plan that aims to bolster and strengthen bilateral ties and elevate them to broader horizons to achieve the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of both countries.

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Saudi Arabia Denounces Shooting Targeting Event Attended by US President

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed its denunciation of the shooting that targeted an event attended by US President Donald Trump, SPA reported.

The Kingdom expressed its solidarity with the United States of America and affirms its rejection of all forms of violence.

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Saudi Arabia Denounces Attacks Targeting Military, Civilian Areas in Mali

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Denounces Attacks Targeting Military, Civilian Areas in Mali

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the terrorist and separatist attacks that took place in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and other cities, targeting both military and civilian areas.

The Kingdom extended its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those affected. It also reaffirmed its solidarity with Mali, its government and people.

The Kingdom reiterated its firm rejection of all forms of violence and extremism, and supported Mali’s efforts to safeguard its security and protect its citizens.

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Saudi Arabia: $26,600 Fine for Issuing Visit Visas to Individuals Attempting to Perform Hajj

Saudi Arabia is keen to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals in a safe and organized environment (Photo: Mohammed Al-Mana)
Saudi Arabia is keen to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals in a safe and organized environment (Photo: Mohammed Al-Mana)
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Saudi Arabia: $26,600 Fine for Issuing Visit Visas to Individuals Attempting to Perform Hajj

Saudi Arabia is keen to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals in a safe and organized environment (Photo: Mohammed Al-Mana)
Saudi Arabia is keen to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals in a safe and organized environment (Photo: Mohammed Al-Mana)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced that a fine of up to SAR100,000 ($26,600) will be imposed on anyone who applies for any type of visit visa on behalf of individuals who perform, or attempt to perform, Hajj without a permit, or who enter or stay in Makkah and the holy sites.

The fine will be multiplied according to the number of individuals for whom visit visas were issued and who violate these regulations, the ministry said on Saturday.

It urged upon everyone to adhere to the regulations of the Hajj season and to cooperate with the competent authorities in ensuring the safety and security of the pilgrims, affirming that any violation of these instructions will subject the offenders to legal penalties.

It also encouraged the public to report any violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Eastern regions, or 999 in the rest of the Kingdom.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also underscored that strict adherence to official Hajj permits is a fundamental requirement for ensuring the security and safety of all pilgrims.

The ministry explained that the permit system is a critical component of crowd management and the balanced distribution of pilgrims across the holy sites. This structure ensures that field services are fully prepared to meet the needs of specific Hajj campaigns at the correct times and locations.

The ministry cautioned that violating these regulations not only exposes offenders to legal penalties but also compromises the security of the broader pilgrimage population and the efficiency of the service infrastructure.