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New Ambassadors Sworn in Before King Salman

In front of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ambassadors designate to Organization of Islamic Cooperation, European Union, Iraq and Lebanon are sworn-in (SPA)
In front of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ambassadors designate to Organization of Islamic Cooperation, European Union, Iraq and Lebanon are sworn-in (SPA)
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New Ambassadors Sworn in Before King Salman

In front of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ambassadors designate to Organization of Islamic Cooperation, European Union, Iraq and Lebanon are sworn-in (SPA)
In front of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, ambassadors designate to Organization of Islamic Cooperation, European Union, Iraq and Lebanon are sworn-in (SPA)

A number of Saudi ambassadors newly designated to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the European Union, and Republics of Iraq and Lebanon were sworn-in before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at al-Yamamah Palace.

They included the Kingdom's Permanent Representative to OIC Dr. Zuhair bin Mohammed al-Idrisi, Kingdom's Permanent Representative to EU Saad bin Mohammed al-Arifi, Saudi Ambassador to Iraq Abdulaziz bin Khalid al-Shammari and Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid bin Mohammed al-Yaqoub.

During the ceremony, the ambassadors said: "I swear by Allah Almighty to be loyal to my religion, King and country, not to divulge a secret of the State's secrets, to maintain its interests and regulations at home and abroad, and perform my work with honesty, sincerity and integrity."

Then, Saudi Ambassador to the Russian Federation Raed bin Khalid al-Qarmali and the ambassadors greeted the King and listened to his directives.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Musaed al-Aiban and Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir.  

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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.