King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The OIC chief receives the message of King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work and serve the just causes of the Islamic nation.

The message was handed to Taha during a meeting with Saudi Arabia's permanent representative at the OIC, Dr. Saleh al-Suhaibani, at the organization's headquarters in Jeddah.

King Salman stressed that Saudi Arabia will not spare an effort in supporting everything that would help achieve the goals of the OIC to in turn establish prosperity, stability and peace in the Islamic world.

He encouraged the OIC to continue its efforts in bolstering Islamic solidarity through uniting ranks, shunning division and strife and tackling challenges.



Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister on Death of His Father

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister on Death of His Father

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs a cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Friday a cable of condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the death of his father.

The Crown Prince extended his condolences to the PM and the family of the deceased, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased.


Saudi FM, EU High Representative Discuss Regional Developments

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, EU High Representative Discuss Regional Developments

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 received on Friday a telephone call from European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

The officials discussed regional developments and the ongoing efforts to address them.


Jeddah Port Welcomes First Group of Sudanese Pilgrims

The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports -SPA
The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports -SPA
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Jeddah Port Welcomes First Group of Sudanese Pilgrims

The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports -SPA
The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports -SPA

The General Directorate of Passports at Jeddah Islamic Port welcomed the first group of Sudanese pilgrims arriving for the 1447 AH Hajj season, completing their entry procedures with speed and efficiency, SPA reported.

The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports by deploying state-of-the-art technology and multilingual, highly qualified personnel to ensure a smooth transit process.

Also on Friday, the General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah welcomed the inaugural flight of Moroccan pilgrims arriving for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

The directorate reaffirmed its full readiness to manage the influx of pilgrims across all air, land, and sea ports by deploying state-of-the-art technology and multilingual, highly qualified personnel to ensure a smooth transit process.