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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Importance of Following up on Steps to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the importance of following up on the steps needed to restore diplomatic and consular ties with Iran.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed last month to reestablish relations after they were severed in 2016. China mediated the agreement, with the government underlining the need to follow through with it in a way that bolsters mutual trust, expands cooperation and achieves security, stability and prosperity in the region.

The government was briefed on the telephone call between Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with his Kuwaiti counterpart. The talks tackled bilateral relations between their countries and issues of common interest.

The ministers addressed the measures being taken at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah to ensure that worshippers and Umrah pilgrims are able to perform prayers and rituals smoothly.

The cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's advanced position in a number of international indexes related to the areas of smart cities, aviation security and artificial intelligence, saying it is a reflection of the attention and support given by the state to these sectors and others to enable them to continue competing globally in these fields and global entrepreneurship.

The ministers commended the government's attention and care to support charity work, promote righteousness, giving, social responsibility and solidarity among members of the society through its National Campaign for Charitable Work launched by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed with two generous donations of SAR70 million.

They also hailed the directives of King Salman, upon a recommendation by Crown Prince Mohammed, to extend the Citizen Account Program and Temporary Additional Support for Beneficiaries for four months to protect beneficiaries from the repercussions of the global price hikes.

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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Scholars’ Gathering Affirms Islamic Consensus on Women’s Right to Education

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat
The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bringing together representatives from Fiqh academies, organizations, councils, and religious committees, along with a distinguished assembly of muftis and senior scholars from various schools of thought and sects across the Islamic world, the Scholars’ Session reaffirmed the enduring consensus in Islam—both historically and contemporarily—on the legitimate right of women to education.

The exclusive Scholars’ Session, part of the “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities” initiative, was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, under the leadership of Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars.

At the conclusion of the extensive scholarly dialogue, which lasted several hours, all participants unanimously affirmed—with enlightened judgment—the Islamic consensus, both historically and contemporarily, on the legitimate right of women to education.

This consensus is based on the comprehensive Islamic texts concerning the matter, affirming that women possess the same rights as their male counterparts to education at any age, level, or field of study, provided it aligns with Islamic teachings.

The discussion underscored that this right is rooted in the fundamental Islamic obligation of seeking knowledge, which applies equally to both genders, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The dialogue included a thorough refutation of all misconceptions surrounding women's education, whether these were complete or partial. Participants emphasized that their religious declaration is intended for all individuals, institutions, and both public and private entities across the Islamic world and minority communities, adhering to the appropriate Islamic methodology for such declarations.

The scholars’ statements praised the comprehensive principles related to the legitimate empowerment of women in general, and their education in particular, as outlined in the Charter of Makkah and the Charter of Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.

Both international conferences, which issued these charters, were supported by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz.