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Saudi Minister: Health Plan for Hajj Was a Success

Neither COVID-19 nor any other epidemic diseases reported among pilgrims. Photo: Bashir Salih
Neither COVID-19 nor any other epidemic diseases reported among pilgrims. Photo: Bashir Salih
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Saudi Minister: Health Plan for Hajj Was a Success

Neither COVID-19 nor any other epidemic diseases reported among pilgrims. Photo: Bashir Salih
Neither COVID-19 nor any other epidemic diseases reported among pilgrims. Photo: Bashir Salih

The health plan for this year’s Hajj was a success, with no coronavirus cases detected among pilgrims, Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced on Thursday.

“This Hajj was successful, with neither COVID-19 nor any other epidemic diseases reported,” he said.

Earlier this week, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, hailed the Saudi leadership on the preventive measures it has taken to protect the pilgrims.

“As the faithful gather to perform Hajj this year, we welcome the public health planning and steps Saudi Arabia has taken to ensure the safety of pilgrims and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said in a tweet.

Al-Rabiah said Thursday that all the government agencies serving pilgrims had made great efforts in executing the Hajj health plans to prevent any infections during the Hajj season.

He also thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their “unlimited support” to the Ministry of Health and its workers, as well as all government agencies which took part in organizing the Hajj.

This year's Hajj had been limited to 60,000 vaccinated Saudi citizens or residents of Saudi Arabia.

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Arab Parliament, MWL Strongly Condemn Iranian Aggression against Kuwait

Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)
Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)
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Arab Parliament, MWL Strongly Condemn Iranian Aggression against Kuwait

Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)
Kuwait blamed Iran for the attack, saying it was a dangerous escalation and violation of its sovereignty. (KUNA)

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al Yamahi condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, stressing that they constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter and represent an escalation that threatens the security and stability of Kuwait and the region.

He reiterated the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with Kuwait and support for the measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Al Yamahi emphasized that Kuwait’s security is an integral part of pan-Arab national security, underscoring the Arab Parliament’s rejection of all attacks targeting the sovereignty, security, and stability of Arab states, SPA reported.

He also called on the international community and the United Nations Security Council to assume their responsibilities in stopping these attacks, ensuring respect for international law and preserving regional and international security and stability.

 

Also, the Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the heinous Iranian aggression against Kuwait.

In a statement, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa renewed his condemnation of the repeated Iranian attacks against the State of Kuwait. He stressed that such criminal acts violate religious values as well as international law, norms, and humanitarian principles.

He reaffirmed the MWL’s full solidarity with the State of Kuwait, its leadership, government, and people. He also expressed support for all measures taken to safeguard the country’s security, sovereignty, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against the territory of the Lebanese Republic and its categorical rejection of the Israeli incursion into Lebanese land and violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, SPA reported.

The Kingdom called on the international community to uphold its responsibility in halting this aggression and putting an end to Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory.

It stressed the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty and the security of the Lebanese people in accordance with relevant international agreements.

 

In this regard, the Kingdom reaffirmed the importance of adhering to the Taif Agreement in a manner that ensures the extension of Lebanese state sovereignty across all its territories, as well as compliance with Lebanese government decisions to restrict arms exclusively to the state and its legitimate institutions, thereby ensuring the restoration of security and stability for Lebanon and its brotherly people.

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Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nasser Hadi over Death of Former Yemeni President

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Nasser Hadi over Death of Former Yemeni President

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, made a phone call on Monday to Nasser Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, during which the Crown Prince expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy over the death of his father, former President of the Republic of Yemen Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, SPA reported.

The Crown Prince prayed to Allah Almighty to have mercy on the deceased and admit him into Paradise.

Nasser Hadi expressed his deep thanks to HRH the Crown Prince for his condolences and sympathy.