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GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
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GCC Mourns the Passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)
UAE President Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, unseen, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, to discuss bilateral relations. (AP/WAM)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) mourned on Friday the death of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf offered the Council's condolences to the UAE ruling family, government and people.

He remarked that Sheikh Khalifa had dedicated his life to serving his people, country and Arab and Islamic nation.

He also recalled his role in supporting the GCC, "which has become a constant entity that respects the depth of fraternal relations that have bound the people of the Gulf throughout history."

"We have lost a Gulf, Arab and international leader and pioneer," he declared.

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Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims

Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jeddah hails the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims - SPA
Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jeddah hails the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims - SPA
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Iranian Consul General Commends Saudi Arabia for Ensuring Smooth Departure for Iranian Pilgrims

Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jeddah hails the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims - SPA
Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Jeddah hails the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims - SPA

Iran's Consul General in Jeddah Hassan Zarnegar praised the level of organization and the facilities provided to Iranian pilgrims during their departure through Arar Airport and the Jadidat Arar border crossing.

He stressed that the smooth procedures he observed reflect the Kingdom and its leadership’s care for pilgrims, and highlight the continuous attention given to pilgrims from all countries.

“The streamlined procedures from the moment pilgrims disembarked the aircraft, to the swift passport processing, and the well-organized transfer to the border crossing by bus, demonstrate efficiency in managing pilgrim affairs,” he was quoted by SPA as saying, adding that the services provided to Iranian pilgrims confirm the Kingdom’s steadfast approach in respecting nations.

He also highlighted that relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran are based on religious and neighborly ties, noting that the care extended to Iranian pilgrims is not surprising in light of this spirit of brotherhood.

On behalf of himself and the Iranian ambassador to the Kingdom, he expressed gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom’s leadership for the care and attention given to Iranian pilgrims as part of an integrated system.