Car Crashes Into Outer Gates of Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Car Crashes Into Outer Gates of Makkah’s Grand Mosque
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Car Crashes Into Outer Gates of Makkah’s Grand Mosque

Car Crashes Into Outer Gates of Makkah’s Grand Mosque

A man in a speeding car crashed into the outer gates of Makkah's Grand Mosque late Friday night, the state-run news agency (SPA) reported.

The crash happened around 10:30 p.m., SPA said.

Authorities arrested the man inside, who appeared in an “abnormal" condition, the agency said.

Police referred the man to prosecutors, SPA added.



Saudi FM Arrives in Kuwait for 162nd Preparatory Meeting of GCC Supreme Council

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Saudi FM Arrives in Kuwait for 162nd Preparatory Meeting of GCC Supreme Council

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Kuwait on Thursday to take part in the 162nd preparatory meeting for the 45th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
He was welcomed at Kuwait International Airport by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, and Secretary General of the GCC Jasem Albudaiwi.
The meeting will discuss the agenda for the 45th session of the GCC Supreme Council, scheduled to be held on Sunday in Kuwait and attended by leaders of the GCC countries.