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Saudi King Directs to Host 1,300 Pilgrims from 72 Countries

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. SPA file photo
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. SPA file photo
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Saudi King Directs to Host 1,300 Pilgrims from 72 Countries

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. SPA file photo
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. SPA file photo

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz directed to host 1,300 pilgrims from around the world to perform Hajj this year as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj Program.

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, the General Supervisor of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Program for Hajj and Umrah, said that this directive is evidence of the Kingdom’s efforts, under the leadership of the Saudi King and the Crown Prince, in taking care of the interests of Muslims around the world.

He pointed out that the total number of beneficiaries of this program since its inauguration has reached 52,747 pilgrims from different countries, extending his appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince for their keenness to serve Islam and Muslims.

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Saudi Arabia Re-Elected as Chair of SMIIC Board for Third Consecutive Term

file photo of the Saudi flag - SPA
file photo of the Saudi flag - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Re-Elected as Chair of SMIIC Board for Third Consecutive Term

file photo of the Saudi flag - SPA
file photo of the Saudi flag - SPA

The member states of the Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) reaffirmed their confidence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by electing it as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a third consecutive term (2025–2027) during the 29th meeting of the SMIIC Board of Directors, held in Madinah with representatives from 13 member countries.

The Kingdom’s election underscores its leadership in standardization efforts across the Islamic world, its effective role in fostering technical cooperation, and its commitment to strengthening quality infrastructure to support the economic growth of member states, SPA reported.

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) Governor Dr. Saad Al-Kasabi expressed his pride in this show of confidence, emphasizing the Kingdom’s commitment to continuing its support for SMIIC’s efforts and enhancing joint technical work through the development of a legislative framework for standardization activities.