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Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar to Become SCO Dialogue Partners
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which concluded its 21st summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on Friday, approved the launch of the formal accession for Iran’s full membership in the organization and granting of dialogue partner status to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar. Russia’s TASS news a
Saudi Arabia: 10 Mln People Performed Umrah Since Easing of Pandemic Restrictions
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday that ten million people have performed the Umrah since the launch of the “safe version” of the pilgrimage as the Kingdom started to ease restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah Mashat
Saudi Crown Prince, Qatar Emir, UAE National Security Advisor Meet
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in the Red Sea region on Thursday with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and the United Arab Emirates’ National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed. Bader al-Asaker, the head of Crown Prince Salman
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Messages from Kuwaiti Officials
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Wednesday two written messages from Kuwaiti officials. The messages were sent by Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defen
Saudi Crown Prince Launches Human Capability Development Program
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee, launched on Wednesday the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP), one of the realization programs to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Qatar Refuses Responsibility for Kabul Airport
Qatar would not take responsibility for Afghanistan's Kabul Hamid Karzai International Airport without "clear" technical and security agreements between all parties involved, including the Taliban. Doha has become a key broker in Afghanistan following last month's withdrawal of US forces.
Sultan of Oman Receives Letter from King of Bahrain
Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq received on Tuesday a written letter from the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The letter was delivered by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr.