Saudi King Salman Issues Royal Orders

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
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Saudi King Salman Issues Royal Orders

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

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, issued on Thursday a royal order relieving Mohammed Abu Saq of his post as Minister of State and Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs, and appointed him as Advisor at the Royal Court at the rank of Minister.

The King issued another royal order appointing Dr. Issam bin Saeed as Minister of State and Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs, while continuing to carry out his current duties.

Ahmed Qattan was appointed Advisor at the Royal Court at the rank of Minister, Dr. Saleh Al-Qahtani as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Clinics at the rank of Minister, and Dr. Muneer Al-Desouki as President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology at the rank of Minister.

King Salman also appointed Abdullah Al-Owais as Vice President of State Security at the rank of Minister, Eng. Ammar Naqadi as Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning at the excellent rank, and Suleiman Al-Obaid as Assistant Minister of Economy and Planning at the excellent rank.



UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

The UAE Embassy in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The UAE Embassy in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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UAE Lifts Lebanon Travel Ban

The UAE Embassy in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The UAE Embassy in Lebanon (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The United Arab Emirates lifted a ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon allowing trips to the country as of May 7, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday.
The decision came at the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a bid to bolster brotherly relations between the two countries.
The decision came after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun paid the UAE an official visit and met Al Nahyan. They discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations and agreed on easing travel restrictions.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized its commitment to the safety and security of UAE citizens abroad. It urged all those planning to travel to Lebanon to fully comply with the guidelines issued by the ministry to ensure a safe and orderly travel experience.