Emir of Kuwait Stresses Unity in Confronting Regional Developments

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
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Emir of Kuwait Stresses Unity in Confronting Regional Developments

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah. (Reuters)

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah warned on Tuesday of the dangerous repercussions the regional crises will have on his country.

He therefore stressed the importance of preserving national unity, adding that he would not hesitate to take any decision in order to preserve Kuwait’s security and stability.

In a speech before a consultative National Assembly meeting, the Emir called on the MPs to realize the dangers of developments in the tumultuous region, underlining their severe political, economic and security repercussions.

He underscored national unity and “rejecting any sectarian, tribal or partisan divisions.”

He also stressed that any “political speech that incites hate and sectarian or racial divisions will be prohibited.”

“The lawmakers should serve as an example to the people and promote national rhetoric,” declared the Emir.

On the repercussions of the Gulf crisis, Sheikh Sabah called on the Kuwait MPs to remain neutral from the developments, urging them to avoid political and media disputes.

“Kuwait’s role as a real mediator in the Gulf means that it seeks a solution to the crisis among brothers, not becoming a third party among the two divided sides,” he continued.

In addition, he called on the lawmakers to cooperate in efforts to form a new cabinet after the government tendered its resignation to him last week.



Saudi Crown Prince Underscores Continued Efforts to Serve Hajj Pilgrims

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers his speech before the well-wishers in Mina on Friday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers his speech before the well-wishers in Mina on Friday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Underscores Continued Efforts to Serve Hajj Pilgrims

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers his speech before the well-wishers in Mina on Friday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, delivers his speech before the well-wishers in Mina on Friday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, hailed on Friday the Kingdom’s ongoing success in serving Hajj pilgrims.

He stressed that the success is a result of collective efforts by state authorities, underlining that they will continue to ensure the pilgrims’ comfort.

He made his remarks as welcomed - on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz – commander of the armed forces, well-wishers on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and other senior scholars, guests from the Gulf Cooperation Council, ministers and heads of military units.

Crown Prince Mohammed congratulated the gatherers, citizens, residents and Hajj pilgrims on the advent of Eid al-Adha.

He praised various government sector workers on ensuring the success of the Hajj, which has allowed them to perform the sacred rituals safely and at ease.

He asked God Almighty to continue to protect Saudi Arabia and grant it continued success in organizing the Hajj.