Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives well-wishers on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan last week. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives well-wishers on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan last week. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives well-wishers on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan last week. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives well-wishers on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan last week. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

They discussed bilateral relations and aspects of joint cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France.

They also tackled regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them to boost security and stability.

The leaders also exchanged views on several issues of common concern.



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.