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Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Latest Details of Qatari Pilgrims Crisis

Saudi Arabian Airlines. (AFP)
Saudi Arabian Airlines. (AFP)
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Asharq Al-Awsat Reveals Latest Details of Qatari Pilgrims Crisis

Saudi Arabian Airlines. (AFP)
Saudi Arabian Airlines. (AFP)

A Saudi official narrated the last decisive hours in the crisis of the Qatari pilgrims, who were supposed to be transported by seven Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flights to the Kingdom in tandem with guidelines of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and following a mediation by Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani.

In a statement, the Qatari civil aviation authorities denied rejecting transporting Hajj pilgrims from Hamad International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.

A reliable source in the Saudi aviation authority revealed that Doha’s official response was not received until 9:30 pm on Sunday.

The Saudi request to Qatari civil aviation authorities could have been finalized in two hours, but it took Qatar four days to respond, a behavior Riyadh described as “intentional procrastination”.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Director General Saleh al-Jasser said that his carrier has so far not been granted permission to land in Qatar, despite submitting the application several days ago.

“The national carrier planes are fully ready to move to Doha airport once a Qatari response is received. The ball is in the Qatari authorities’ court. We are ready to move airplanes once a positive reply is received, but it seems that Doha prefers to stall,” added the reliable source in the Saudi aviation authorities.

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GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underscored that the proactive Gulf engagement across international forums, alongside the council’s continually expanding relations with sovereign nations, regional blocs, and global organizations, mirrors the prominent stature achieved by member states on the world stage, SPA reported.

His statement came during the GCC Ministerial Coordination Meeting, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and attended by the foreign ministers of the GCC member states, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America.

He pointed out that the gathering forms part of ongoing consultative mechanisms among member states regarding diverse matters of mutual concern, thereby solidifying a unified Gulf posture and reinforcing collective action across regional and global bodies.

He explained that the session examined upcoming joint ministerial dialogues scheduled with several countries, regional groupings, and international entities during UNGA 81, aligning agenda priorities to advance shared objectives and steer cooperative frameworks toward broader horizons.

"These joint meetings reflect reciprocal dedication between the council and its counterparts to cultivate closer ties, anchored in the pivotal role and rising weight of Gulf nations in underwriting security, stability, and sustainable progress, while opening fresh pathways for constructive engagement regionally and internationally," he stated.

Concluding his remarks, the GCC secretary-general emphasized that GCC countries remain resolute in developing impactful, long-term partnerships founded on mutual respect and shared interests, endeavors that foster peace, tranquility, and comprehensive development worldwide, while reflecting the council's cohesive consensus on pressing regional and international issues.

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed the latest regional developments in separate phone calls with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan.
According to SPA, the calls covered joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and help maintain regional security and stability.

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WAMY Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Peace, Security, Stability

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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WAMY Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Peace, Security, Stability

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), on the occasion of the International Day of Peace observed annually on September 21, commended the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support peace initiatives, enhance security and stability, and back efforts aimed at de-escalation and resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means.

WAMY noted that its mission of serving youth and communities around the world is based on the values of coexistence, cooperation, dialogue, and human solidarity through its educational, health, development, relief, and youth programs and projects, which seek to build people and enhance their ability to make positive contributions to their communities, SPA reported.

On this occasion, WAMY renewed its commitment to continuing to promote a culture of peace among youth, building bridges of communication and cooperation between communities and international institutions, and reinforcing the values of dialogue, moderation, and joint action, believing that youth are key partners in shaping a safer, more stable, and prosperous future for all.