Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
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Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)

The joint security committee between the Saudi and United Arab Emirates Ministries of Interior held its sixth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Held at the Ministry of Interior, the meeting focused on boosting cooperation in all security fields between the two countries.

The Saudi delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Dr. Hisham Al-Falih, while the UAE delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Khalifah Al-Khaili. Several Saudi and Emirati security officials were present at the talks.

The meeting discussed several subjects, projects and initiatives and the best practices in various security fields that were tackled by technical teams under the joint higher security committee. Issues included developing the data and information system, electronic connection among operations rooms in the two ministries, the electronic connection for traffic fines, network connection, and predicting the security future of the two countries.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the two parties signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the protection of data and information shared during joint security projects and ways of bolstering their cooperation in launching joint projects and initiatives while ensuring the protection of shared data and information.



King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,300 Pilgrims from 100 Nations for Hajj 1446 AH

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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King Salman Orders Hosting of 1,300 Pilgrims from 100 Nations for Hajj 1446 AH

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

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal directive to host 1,300 male and female pilgrims from 100 countries to perform Hajj in the year 1446 AH, under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation, which is overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance.
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, General Supervisor of the program, expressed his profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince. He praised the generous directive as a testament to the wise leadership's dedication to serving the causes of the Islamic nation and a reaffirmation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast position in the Islamic world, SPA reported.
Minister Al Alsheikh stated that following the royal directive, the ministry immediately mobilized all its resources and capabilities to deliver the highest quality services to the esteemed guests. A comprehensive implementation plan has been meticulously prepared, encompassing faith-based, cultural, and educational programs. These include organized visits to key Islamic and historical landmarks in Makkah and Madinah, as well as meetings with prominent scholars and imams of the Two Holy Mosques, all aimed at enriching the pilgrims' spiritual and intellectual experience.
He emphasized that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation is a unique initiative designed to strengthen bonds with religious, scholarly, and intellectual leaders across the Islamic world, while fostering cultural exchange and advocacy. Since its inception in 1417 AH, the program has hosted approximately 65,000 pilgrims from 140 countries. The ministry has provided these guests with a comprehensive range of logistical, religious, health, and cultural services, from their nomination through to their return to their home countries after completing the Hajj rituals.
He underscored that this hosting initiative clearly portrays the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to serving Islam and Muslims. It aligns with the Kingdom’s vision to deepen its ties with Islamic nations and enhance its positive presence on the global stage, thereby contributing to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030's Islamic and humanitarian goals.