Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Welcome Exchange of Ambassadors between US and Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the announcement of the United States and Sudan on the exchange of ambassadors between them, after more than two decades, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

SPA quoted a ministry statement as saying on Saturday that the appointment of a US ambassador to Khartoum indicates Washington’s appreciation of the important stage that Sudan is currently embarking on, which requires a concerted effort by both countries to build mutually beneficial and fruitful relations.

The resumption of diplomatic ties between the US and Sudan will be vital to supporting the transitional government in Sudan that was formed on August 21, it stated.

It will also contribute to building solid bridges of understanding and will be an important step forward to restore the vitality and strength of bilateral ties, including by removing Sudan from the state-sponsor of terrorism list, and lifting all economic sanctions against it. This step will also facilitate the rebuilding of an institutions-driven state and assist Sudan as it recovers from the recent crisis, the statement added.

Bahrain also welcomed the announcement on the exchange of ambassadors.

It described it as a positive and important step that reflects willingness by both sides in improving their relations.

A statement by Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step is a valued support to Sudan's transitional government and backed its efforts to enhance security and stability.

It regarded the move as the beginning of the removal of Sudan from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism and the reconsideration of all the economic sanctions imposed on it, which will contribute to the achievement of the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development, progress and prosperity.



Two Holy Mosques Welcome Over 122 Million Visitors During Ramadan

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
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Two Holy Mosques Welcome Over 122 Million Visitors During Ramadan

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said that over 122 million worshippers prayed at the holy site during Ramadan.

A total of 122,286,712 visited, including 16,558,241 performing Umrah, 75,573,928 praying at the Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visiting the Prophet's Mosque, it revealed according to the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

To efficiently manage the massive crowds, the authority adopted advanced technology, employing sensor readers at the main entrances of the Grand Mosque.

This technology allows real-time monitoring of crowd flow, improving operational efficiency and crowd management in collaboration with relevant authorities.