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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with US Congress Delegation

Crown Prince Mohammed receives the delegation in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed receives the delegation in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with US Congress Delegation

Crown Prince Mohammed receives the delegation in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed receives the delegation in Jeddah. (SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received in Jeddah on Tuesday a delegation from the US Congress, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

here today a delegation of the members of the United States (U.S.) Congress,

The delegation included Republican Representative of Utah Chris Stewart; Republican Representative of Pennsylvania Guy Reschenthaler and Republican Representative of Michigan Lisa McClain.

Discussions focused on relations of friendship between Saudi Arabia and the US and a number of issues of common interest were reviewed.

The meeting was attended by Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the US; Prince Musab bin Mohammed bin Farhan, Head of the Political Department for Congress's Affairs at the Saudi Embassy in Washington; Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of the State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Adviser, and Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of the State for Foreign Affairs and Member of the Cabinet.

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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.