Issa Launches MWL's Relief Campaign In Islamabad

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Issa Launches MWL's Relief Campaign In Islamabad

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met in Islamabad with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, launched on Saturday from Islamabad the MWL’s urgent campaign for the relief of the Pakistani people.

The campaign aims to secure food, housing and health needs of tens of thousands of people affected by the floods in different Pakistani provinces.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warmly received Al-Issa and the accompanying delegations in the Pakistani capital where the two men reviewed the conditions of people affected by the floods.

Sharif expressed appreciation for the Association’s visit “in these difficult circumstances” that Pakistan is going through. The PM then praised the MWL's efforts in spreading the culture of tolerance and peace, which reflects the true image of Islam.

“I proudly follow your efforts, and we thank you for your great role in bringing together the nation’s scholars and highlighting the true face of Islam,” Sharif said.

For his part, Al-Issa thanked the Pakistani PM, affirming the MWL’s pride in performing its Islamic and humanitarian duty towards the Pakistani people, which represents the compassion and affection of Muslims among themselves.

Al-Issa arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday to attend the International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference.

On Saturday, he met with the Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor. During the meeting, the two men discussed a number of issues related to Islamic affairs and humanitarian work in the region, and prospects for bilateral cooperation in this regard.

Shakoor lauded the MWL’s role in serving Islamic causes, resolving the issues of Muslim minorities around the world and its efforts to promote unity among Muslims.



Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister

The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister

The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met on Sunday with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met on Sunday with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations and explored ways to develop them in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two countries.

They also discussed recent developments in the region and the world.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban; and Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Al-Harbi.

Attending from the Chinese side were Director-General of the Department of West Asian and North African Affairs at the Chinese Foreign Ministry Chen Weiqing and China’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Chang Hua.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Sydney Terrorist Attack

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire, in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Mike Ortiz / UGC / AFP)
This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire, in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Mike Ortiz / UGC / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Sydney Terrorist Attack

This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire, in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Mike Ortiz / UGC / AFP)
This screen grab of UGC video taken on December 14, 2025 and received courtesy of Mike Ortiz shows beach-goers fleeing Bondi Beach after gunmen opened fire, in Sydney on December 14, 2025. (Photo by Mike Ortiz / UGC / AFP)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Sunday the terrorist attack that took place in Sydney, Australia, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said “the Kingdom affirms its stance against all forms of violence, terrorism, and extremism.”

“The Kingdom also expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Australia, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured,” the statement added.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UN Facility in Sudan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on UN Facility in Sudan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom's condemnation and denunciation of the attack on a United Nations compound in Kadugli, Sudan, SPA reported.

The Kingdom emphasized the necessity of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the preservation of Sudan's unity and institutions, and the imperative of providing protection for civilians and implementing the commitments made in the Jeddah Declaration (commitment to protect civilians in Sudan) on May 11, 2023.