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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Yemen President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Yemen President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

Discussions focused on the latest developments in Yemen and the efforts that led to the signing of the Riyadh agreement.

The UAE royal was in the Kingdom to attend the signing ceremony of the agreement on Yemen between its legitimate government and Southern Transitional Council (STC).

Crown Prince Mohammed also met with Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi and STC chief Aidarous al-Zubaidi.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sponsored the agreement, which was signed on Tuesday.

Crown Prince Mohammed hailed the deal, stressing that Saudi Arabia will constantly remain keen on Yemen’s stability.

The Kingdom is confident the Yemeni people’s wisdom will rise above all challenges, he stated.

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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.