Saudi Crown Prince Visits Madinah, Prays at Prophet’s Mosque

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Visits Madinah, Prays at Prophet’s Mosque

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited on Saturday the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah.

He performed a prayer at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.

He was welcomed upon his arrival by General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Sudais, his assistants, imams, and preachers of the Prophet's Mosque.

Crown Prince Mohammed later visited the Mosque of Quba where he performed another prayer.

He was accompanied by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region; Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of the Madinah Region; Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet's Member; Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports; Prince Saud bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense; Member of Council of Senior Scholars and advisor at the Royal Court Sheikh Dr. Saad bin Nasser Al-Shathri, along with other ministers.



Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
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Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, have discussed ways to develop and expand relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth and prosperity.

During Friday’s meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the deep ties between the UAE and the European Union, as well as the ongoing commitment to strengthening these relations to support their shared goals and promote peace and development at both the regional and global levels.

The meeting also touched upon the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council-European Union summit scheduled for October in Brussels. The UAE President and Michel emphasized the significance of the summit in advancing relations, especially in economic and developmental areas, and setting the stage for further progress in the years ahead.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the European Council President also reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly developments in the Middle East. They underscored the importance of reaching an urgent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip to allow for adequate humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of its residents. They also stressed the need to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank and to push for a permanent and stable peace process based on the two-state solution.

Both sides emphasized the seriousness of escalating tensions in the region and the critical need for international efforts to contain and prevent the expansion of conflicts, which pose a threat to regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s support for all efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza and fostering stability and peace in the region. He also highlighted the UAE's commitment to cooperating with the European Union and other concerned parties to enhance the humanitarian response to the worsening situation in Gaza and support regional stability.

Charles Michel praised the UAE's position in support of Gulf-European cooperation and its influential humanitarian role in Gaza. He also commended the UAE’s contributions to peace and stability in the Middle East.