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Saudi Shura Council Approves Anti-Harassment Crime Draft-Bill

The Shura Council met in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
The Shura Council met in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Shura Council Approves Anti-Harassment Crime Draft-Bill

The Shura Council met in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
The Shura Council met in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

The Saudi Shura Council approved on Monday an anti-harassment crime draft-bill, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The bill was approved during a meeting in Riyadh chaired by Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz had ordered the Interior Ministry to prepare the anti-harassment bill given the negative impact this phenomenon has on the individual, family and society and given its violation of the values of Islam.

He underscored the need to draft a bill that criminalizes harassment and sets the appropriate punishment for the perpetrators.

The Shura Council also discussed various public issues, stressing the need to link them to the Kingdom Vision 2030, especially in terms of promoting and enhancing media content to bolster the National Transformation Program 2020 performance, by forming a body for developing media content.

The Shura Council also approved a draft for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for fiscal inquiries between the State Security Headquarters of Saudi Arabia and its counterpart in Belgium.

The council concluded its meeting by approving a draft-agreement between the Kingdom and Bulgaria to evade double taxation and its protocol.

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Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
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Saudi Arabia: Israel Has No Sovereignty over Occupied Palestinian Territories

(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)
(FILES) Newly constructed buildings are pictured in the Israeli settlement of Givat Zeev near the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on October 24, 2025. (Photo by Ahmad GHARABLI / AFP)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the Kingdom’s condemnation of an Israeli decision to register land in the occupied West Bank.

A ministry statement described the move as part of plans aimed at imposing a new legal and administrative reality in the West Bank, undermining ongoing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region.

The statement stressed that “Israel has no sovereignty over occupied Palestinian territories, reiterating its absolute rejection of these illegal measures, which constitute a grave violation of international law, undermine the two-state solution, and represent an assault on the legitimate right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”

Palestinians see the West Bank as foundational to any future Palestinian state.

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Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
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Saudi Supreme Court Calls on Muslims to Sight Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday Evening

A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)
A waning crescent moon shines in the sky over Sanaa, Yemen, 15 February 2026, ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon that signals the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday evening.

The Supreme Court requested that anyone who sights the crescent, whether with the naked eye or binoculars, report to the nearest court to register their testimony or contact a local center for assistance in reaching the court.

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Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)
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Saudi Arabia’s Sixth National Charity Campaign Launched on Ehsan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairs a cabinet meeting (SPA file)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud approved the launch of the sixth edition of the National Campaign for Charitable Work. Organized through the National Platform for Charitable Work (Ehsan), reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

The campaign will kick off on Friday, the third day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The initiative underscores King Salman’s ongoing support for charitable efforts, aimed at maximizing their impact during Ramadan.

The Ehsan campaign underscores the commitment of King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to philanthropy and encourages societal contributions during Ramadan.

Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Ehsan Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its support, stressing the platform's role in boosting charitable work across the Kingdom that is driven by religious values and Arab traditions.

The campaign builds on past successes, supported by community spirit and confidence in Ehsan’s governance. The platform has processed over 330 million donation transactions since its inception.

Ehsan welcomes contributions in various charitable fields, including the Ehsan endowment fund. Donors can contribute through trusted digital channels, including the official website (ehsan.sa), the mobile application, or by calling the dedicated phone number.