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Saudi Interior Ministry Spokesman: Pilgrims’ Respect of Regulations Ensured Hajj’s Success

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry Spokesman: Pilgrims’ Respect of Regulations Ensured Hajj’s Success

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)
Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki speaks during a press conference. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour Al Turki stated on Tuesday that the Hajj pilgrims’ commitment to the regulations in place at the holy sites ensured the success of this year’s rituals, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, on the advent of the Eid al-Adha holiday.

He also congratulated them on the success of the Hajj pilgrimage.

He made his remarks during a press conference aimed at highlighting the positive results of the organization of the Hajj.

“The results fall in line with the goals that were set ahead of the pilgrimage and we hope that they will continue until the end of the Hajj and for years to come,” Turki said.

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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.