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Crown Prince Meets with Somali President

The Saudi Crown Prince meets with Somalia’s President. SPA photo
The Saudi Crown Prince meets with Somalia’s President. SPA photo
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Crown Prince Meets with Somali President

The Saudi Crown Prince meets with Somalia’s President. SPA photo
The Saudi Crown Prince meets with Somalia’s President. SPA photo

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Somali President Mohammed Abdullah Farmajo.

During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, and opportunities for its development, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the region.

Also Wednesday, the Crown Prince, who is the General Supervisor of the Camel Club, directed holding King Abdulaziz Festival for Camels for this year during the period from January 1 to February 1, 2018.

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Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Guideline to Facilitate Hajj Rituals 

Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Issues Guideline to Facilitate Hajj Rituals 

Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)
Muslims perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 3, 2025. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a comprehensive guide containing instructions and guidelines aimed at ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims and facilitating the performance of this year’s Hajj with ease, safety, and tranquility.

The guide includes directions on how to reach the Grand Mosque in Makkah and explains the designated pedestrian pathways leading to the areas for circumambulation (Tawaf) and walking between Safa and Marwah (Sa’i).

It highlights peak times at the Grand Mosque and its courtyards, offers vehicle usage guidelines during the Hajj, and outlines instructions for managing pedestrian movement and crowd control.

These include adherence to scheduled group timings for Tawaf, Sa’i, and the stoning of the Jamarat across all stages of the Hajj.

The guide also features various safety and security tips to ensure the smooth performance of rituals and provides information on Hajj regulations, particularly the “No Hajj Without a Permit” rule and the fines for violations.

The ministry urged all individuals to comply with Hajj regulations, which are designed to safeguard the well-being of pilgrims and ensure a smooth Hajj. It also encouraged the public to report violations by contacting the authorities through dedicated hotlines.