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Sultan of Oman Receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister

The Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)
The Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)
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Sultan of Oman Receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister

The Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)
The Sultan of Oman receives Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (SPA)

Sultan Qaboos of Oman received in Muscat on Monday Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

Discussions covered bilateral relations and the firm joint stances of Saudi Arabia and Oman on maintaining security and stability in the region, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Prince Khalid hailed the Sultan's keenness on efforts and continuous support for cooperation between Riyadh and Muscat.

The meeting was attended by a number of officials.

Sultan Qaboos threw dinner banquet in honor of Prince Khalid and his accompanying delegation.

The Saudi minister had arrived in Oman earlier on Monday.

He held separate talks with Oman’s minister in charge of defense affairs Badr bin Saud bin Harib Al-Busaeedi and Minister for Sultan's Bureau Affairs General Sultan bin Mohammed Al-Numani.

Discussions focused on bilateral relations and efforts to protect their common border.

They also tackled efforts to counter terrorism and extremism and ways to bolster the current military cooperation between their countries.

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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.