Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
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Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque activated on Monday emergency plans at the Grand Mosque amid heavy rain on the holy city of Makkah.

Over 200 supervisors and 4,000 observers are at the Grand Mosque to weather the conditions and ensure the safety of the worshippers.

Worshippers and Umrah pilgrims have been flocking to the holy site during the holy fasting month of Ramdan.

Rain is expected in Makkah city and the surrounding regions.



Saudi Defense Minister, Lebanese Army Chief Discuss Developments in Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Defense met on Thursday with the Lebanese Army Commander. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense met on Thursday with the Lebanese Army Commander. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister, Lebanese Army Chief Discuss Developments in Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Defense met on Thursday with the Lebanese Army Commander. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Defense met on Thursday with the Lebanese Army Commander. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Thursday with Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun.

The meeting in Riyadh focused on reviewing military and defense relations between the Kingdom and Lebanon, as well as discussing the latest developments in Lebanon and ongoing efforts to address them.

Several officials from both sides were present at the meeting.