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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.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful Hajj season, praising the leadership, government agencies, and personnel whose dedicated efforts ensured its success.

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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Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones

TOPSHOT - This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
TOPSHOT - This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
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Kuwait Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones

TOPSHOT - This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)
TOPSHOT - This screen grab taken from UGC video footage posted on social media on July 18, 2026, shows a plume of black smoke and flames billowing over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City. (Photo by various sources / AFP)

Kuwait said Sunday that Iran was targeting it with missile and drone strikes.

The country’s army said in a statement that its air defenses had been activated “following the sinful Iranian aggression.” The attacks came after more than a week of Iran and the United States trading strikes.

Chief of the General Staff said in a statement that Kuwait's “air defenses were intercepting hostile missiles and drones following a criminal Iranian aggression."

It said explosions that could be heard were the result of air defense systems intercepting the incoming attacks.

Authorities voiced calls on all citizens and residents to follow the security instructions issued by the relevant authorities and monitor official guidance. They have not so far reported any casualties or damage resulting from the attacks.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday Iran's continued aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reaffirming the Kingdom's full support for the brotherly countries in all measures they take in response to the flagrant Iranian attacks, which violate international law.

The Kingdom also reiterated its utter rejection of Iran's blatant attacks on infrastructure and civilian and vital facilities, including a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait.

The Kingdom stressed the importance of an immediate halt to all forms of military escalation, in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region's countries and their peoples.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

During the call, the two ministers condemned the heinous Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and several other countries in the region.

They also discussed the latest regional developments and the two countries' efforts to preserve regional security and stability.