King Salman Invites Emir of Kuwait to Attend Janadriyah 32

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King Salman Invites Emir of Kuwait to Attend Janadriyah 32

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a letter to Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, inviting him to attend the annual camel race as part of the National Festival for Heritage and Culture (Janadriyah 32) in Riyadh.

The letter was delivered by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Kuwait Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim al-Fayez during a meeting with the Emir, which was also attended by Minister of Emiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah.

In other news, and under the patronage of King Salman, Minister of Higher Education Ahmed al-Issa launched on Sunday a two-day conference on the duty of Saudi universities and their impact on protecting youth from the danger of some groups and parties.

The conference is organized by Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

On this occasion, University director Sheikh Sulaiman Aba al-Khail, thanked King Salman for his support for the conference and the university.

Aba al-Khail, who is also member of the Council of Senior Scholars, asserted that it is their duty and responsibility to protect young people from misguided ideas and misconceptions. He warned against division that destroys societies.

He pointed out that the Imam University is an example of education and guidance for its students.

Aba al-Khail praised the conference for its studies, research, visions, discussions and dialogues that seek the best interest of young men and women in this institution and all Saudi universities.

The director of the Imam University said that the title of the conference is very important because it aims to raise awareness among youth, especially at this critical stage with all the hatred and corruption disseminated through the media, namely social media.

For his part, chairman of the preparatory committee for the conference Abdul-Aziz al-Haleel said that the university, based on its scientific, social and educational responsibility, has taken upon itself the organization and establishment of programs and events to protect and follow the teachings of the Koran.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.