Saudi Crown Prince Attends Military Parade of Hajj Security Forces

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Attends Military Parade of Hajj Security Forces

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has attended the military parade of the Hajj joint security forces and the bodies involved in Hajj affairs this year.

Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef said it was an “honor” to welcome the Crown Prince.

The minister extended his gratitude to Prince Mohammed for “accepting to preside over this event, which indicates the readiness of the security forces to serve pilgrims, and our ability to protect their security and safety.”

He added: “Our men have proven in the field that they enjoy high professionalism and firm determination to perform their religious, national and humanitarian duties with full recognition of the greatness of the responsibility at this place and time.”

“God has honored Saudi Arabia with servicing pilgrims and ensuring their security and comfort. This country has been proud since the reign of King Abdulaziz, the founder of this country, and his righteous sons after him, of being able to dedicate all capabilities for serving pilgrims through the establishment of great projects in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites,” the minister added, noting that these efforts multiplied in the era of giving and development, the era of King Salman.

Prince Abdulaziz said the authorities’ efforts to make this Hajj season a success and to provide security and comfort for pilgrims come under the guidance and support of King Salman, the crown prince, and the governors of Makkah and Madinah.
 
“May God reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his crown prince for their great deeds in the service of Islam and Muslims, and may He help us serve pilgrims so they can perform their rituals and return to their home countries safe,” Prince Abdulaziz said.

“May God keep our country safe and prosperous under our good leaders.”

Hajj security forces displayed military might as air force units flew in the parade. Security servicemen raised the flag of Saudi Arabia and portraits showing King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prince Abdulaziz bin Nayef.



Syria's Sharaa in Qatar to Deepen Bilateral Relations

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Doha, Qatar, April 15, 2025. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Doha, Qatar, April 15, 2025. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
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Syria's Sharaa in Qatar to Deepen Bilateral Relations

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Doha, Qatar, April 15, 2025. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Doha, Qatar, April 15, 2025. (Amiri Diwan/Handout via Reuters)

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa in Doha on Tuesday, state media reported.

This is Sharaa’s first official visit to the Gulf state since he took power in Damascus after the fall of the former Syrian regime on December 8.

Sharaa and Sheikh Tamim discussed key regional and international developments and exchanged views on ways to enhance security and stability in the region, Qatar’s official news agency, QNA, said.

They tackled bilateral relations between their countries and ways to support and develop them, especially in the political and diplomatic fields.

Sheikh Tamim hoped Sharaa’s visit would help in advancing cooperation between their countries to broader horizons.

For his part, Sharaa emphasized his country’s keenness to develop bilateral ties and boost joint coordination to serve the interests of their countries and peoples.

The talks in Doha were attended by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani.

On December 15, Qatar reopened its embassy in Syria after it was closed for more than 13 years due to the war and a week after Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power.

Days later, the first high-level Qatari delegation headed by Minister of State Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi arrived in Damascus.

On December 30, an airplane carrying humanitarian aid provided by Qatar Fund for Development Fund (QFFD) arrived at Damascus International Airport.

On January 30, Sheikh Tamim visited Damascus where he met with Sharaa. Sheikh Tamim's visit was the first by a head of state to the Syrian capital since Assad was toppled.