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, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
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Saudi, Lebanese FMs Discuss Developments in Lebanon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in New York on Wednesday with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib.

Meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, they discussed the latest developments in Lebanon in wake of Israel’s launching of intense strikes against Hezbollah.

They discussed the danger of the conflict in Gaza expanding in the region, stressing the importance of preserving Lebanon’s security and respecting its sovereignty in line with international law.