Saudi Arabia, Morocco Sign Counter-Terrorism Agreement

Hammouchi and al-Owais during the signing of the agreement. (MAP
Hammouchi and al-Owais during the signing of the agreement. (MAP
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Saudi Arabia, Morocco Sign Counter-Terrorism Agreement

Hammouchi and al-Owais during the signing of the agreement. (MAP
Hammouchi and al-Owais during the signing of the agreement. (MAP

Head of Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi received in Rabat on Tuesday Saudi deputy chief of the Presidency of State Security Minister Abdullah bin Fahd bin Saleh al-Owais.

Hammouchi and al-Owais signed a cooperation counter-terrorism agreement between the DGST and Presidency of State Security.

The deal calls for organizing and developing security cooperation and coordination in various fields related countering terrorism and its financing.

A statement from the DGST said both agencies are keen on developing security and intelligence cooperation between them and coordinating efforts in combating terrorism and extremism.

Al-Owais is on an official visit to Morocco at the head of a security delegation.

The DGST statement added that the visit reflects the strength and depth of intelligence cooperation and coordination between Saudi Arabia and Morocco.



Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Meteorology Warns of Heavy Rain in Makkah

Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
Worshippers are seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology warned on Friday of heavy rains in Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate including the centers of Rahat and Madrakah.

The rain will be accompanied by strong winds, lack of horizontal visibility, hail, torrents, and thunderstorms.

It said the weather conditions will continue until Friday night.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, in cooperation with other government agencies working in the Grand Mosque, intensified cleaning and drying of the Mataf area (circumambulation track) after the rainfall witnessed in Makkah on Thursday to ensure the safety and security of worshippers and Umrah performers.

The authority mobilized more than 200 supervisors and observers, 4,000 workers, and more than 500 pieces of equipment to deal with the rain.

To ensure the thoroughness of the cleaning process, water suction and washing equipment were strategically distributed both inside and outside the Grand Mosque.