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KSA Initiates Investigations, Pleadings in 'Corruption Cases'

Saudi Arabia's Ritz-Carlton hotel that houses those detained in the corruption probe. PHOTO: AFP
Saudi Arabia's Ritz-Carlton hotel that houses those detained in the corruption probe. PHOTO: AFP
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KSA Initiates Investigations, Pleadings in 'Corruption Cases'

Saudi Arabia's Ritz-Carlton hotel that houses those detained in the corruption probe. PHOTO: AFP
Saudi Arabia's Ritz-Carlton hotel that houses those detained in the corruption probe. PHOTO: AFP

Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor has begun investigations and opening arguments in the corruption cases of princes, top officials and businessmen.

Saud al-Hamad, deputy attorney general for investigations, told Al Sharq Al Awsat that whoever is charged will be referred to court for prosecution in cases related to money laundering or terrorism.

Hamad said some of those under investigation had failed to respect confidential agreements while others committed further, unspecified, offenses.

Hamad underscored the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Aziz and the Crown Prince on clearing corruption from the country, noting that the Kingdom, which is under major development steps within its Vision 2030, needed to be protected from corruption.

He further stressed the role of the citizen in fighting corruption and the importance of activating the role of all government agencies that deal with countering corruption and promoting integrity.

The anti-corruption campaign is part of Prince Mohammed’s push to transform an oil-dependent economy and rid the kingdom of corruption.

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Saudi, Austrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi, Austrian FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger meet in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Tuesday his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger.

They reviewed relations between their countries and discussed the latest developments in the region and their serious repercussions for security and stability.

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Minister’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Minister’s Storming of Al-Aqsa Courtyards

The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)
The Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in the Old City of Jerusalem is seen from the Mount of Olives. (AP)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday an Israeli minister’s storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard in Jerusalem.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom “categorically rejects Israel's ongoing violations of international law, its disrespect for the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, and its provocation of Muslims worldwide.”

It stressed the need for the international community “to fulfill its responsibility to stop all Israeli violations and transgressions against the Palestinian people, as well as against the holy and historical sites in occupied Palestine.”

It urged “respect for the historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and accountability from Israel for its repeated and egregious actions.”

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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
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Bahrain Busts Cell for Collaborating with Iran

General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)
General view of capital Manama, Bahrain, October 30, 2022. (Reuters)

Bahrain announced on Monday the arrest of a several individuals for collaborating with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps.

The Public Prosecution said they were found to have been involved with Iranian intelligence and the IRGC.

They were tasked by foreign parties to monitor vital installations inside the kingdom and collecting detailed information about them that they relayed to the parties so that they can be targeted in attacks.

They were also tasked with taking photos of the site of the attacks.

The detainees indeed carried out these tasks, said the Public Prosecution following their interrogation.

On the ground, Bahrain’s defenses intercepted and downed two drones in the past 24 hours.

Bahrain has destroyed 188 rockets and 468 drones since the eruption of the US-Israel war on Iran.