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King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,000 Palestinian Hajj Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,000 Palestinian Hajj Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz offered on Thursday to host 1,000 pilgrims from the Palestinian territories, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The invitation was presented to the relatives of martyrs as part of the annual Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Hajj Guests Program that is supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance.

Mister of Islamic Affairs and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh said that this year's pilgrims are coming from Asia, Africa and Europe.

As many as 43,547 pilgrims have benefited from this program since its inception 22 years ago.

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UAE President, Qatar’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
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UAE President, Qatar’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

During Tuesday’s meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The UAE President and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed the close relations between the two countries and various aspects of their cooperation. They affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration for the benefit of both nations, WAM said.

The two sides also reviewed several regional and international issues of common concern and exchanged views on recent developments, it added.