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Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Visits Türkiye, Meets Top Officials 

Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi meets with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi meets with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Visits Türkiye, Meets Top Officials 

Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi meets with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi meets with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi paid an official visit to Türkiye at the head of a high-level delegation, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Saturday. 

He kicked off the visit by meeting with Defense Minister Hulusi Akar. Their talks focused on the importance of defense cooperation between their countries in all fields, activating the agreements signed between them, and strengthening and developing them to serve common interests and support the security and stability of the region. 

Al-Otaibi also met with Turkish Deputy Minister of National Defense Yunus Emre Karaosmanoglu. 

Their meeting focused on the situation in the region and ways to boost joint defense cooperation. 

The Saudi official also met with Deputy Minister of National Defense Mohsen Dara. They discussed strengthening cooperation in the field of defense industries, in addition to areas of cooperation between the Saudi and Turkish defense ministries. 

Al-Otaibi met with Chief of Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Lieutenant General Yaşar Güler. 

He visited the Presidency of Turkish Defense Industries and met with its President Prof. Ismail Demir. 

They discussed ways to bolster cooperation in the field of military industries and develop scientific research. A briefing was also given to Eng. Al-Otaibi on Turkish military industries. 

He concluded his visit to Türkiye by visiting a number of companies affiliated with the Turkish National Defense Ministry. He was briefed on their products and departments and toured a number of their factories. 

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.