King Salman Issues Directives against Taking Advantage of New Allowances, Bonuses

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Reuters)
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King Salman Issues Directives against Taking Advantage of New Allowances, Bonuses

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Reuters)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Monday his directives to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) to ensure that banks will not take advantage of the recent increase in living allowances and bonuses on which a royal order was issued.

King Salman’s directives mean that banks will not deduct any amount or fees from these allowances and bonuses for repayment of personal loans and other financing obligations, reported the Saudi Press Agency.



Saudi Foreign Minister in Türkiye to Attend OIC Meetings

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi Foreign Minister in Türkiye to Attend OIC Meetings

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Istanbul on Friday to participate in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, hosted by Türkiye.

The OIC member states are scheduled to convene on Saturday to discuss strategies for strengthening joint multilateral action, addressing regional developments, and assessing their broader regional and international implications.