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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Iraq after COVID Hospital Fire

People react next to the body of a casualty outside al-Hussain coronavirus hospital after a fire, in Nasiriyah, Iraq, July 13, 2021. (Reuters)
People react next to the body of a casualty outside al-Hussain coronavirus hospital after a fire, in Nasiriyah, Iraq, July 13, 2021. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Iraq after COVID Hospital Fire

People react next to the body of a casualty outside al-Hussain coronavirus hospital after a fire, in Nasiriyah, Iraq, July 13, 2021. (Reuters)
People react next to the body of a casualty outside al-Hussain coronavirus hospital after a fire, in Nasiriyah, Iraq, July 13, 2021. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia offered on Tuesday its condolences to Iraq in wake of the COVID-19 hospital fire.

The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s sorrow at the incident, voicing its solidarity with the Iraqi republic and people.

At least 66 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured in Monday night’s fire in the city of Nasiriyah, which an initial investigation showed began when sparks from faulty wiring spread to an oxygen tank that then exploded, local police and civil defense authorities said.

An angry crowd blamed local authorities for negligence.

In April, a similar explosion at Baghdad COVID-19 hospital killed at least 82 and injured 110.

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Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi King Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Performers from 66 Countries in Guests Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the hosting of 1,000 individuals from 66 nations to perform Umrah during this year, 1446 AH, as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visitation.

The guests will be received over four groups as part of this program, which is executed and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.

Marking this occasion, the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of the program, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh, expressed profound gratitude and appreciation towards King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for empowering Muslims from diverse nations worldwide to perform Islamic rituals comfortably and peacefully, covering the expenses personally.
He highlighted that throughout its ongoing journey, the program has extended its reach across various continents, benefiting over 140 countries since its inception. The program's guests enjoy an array of services through a comprehensive system, ensuring a seamless experience from departure to their safe return.