King of Bahrain Issues Decrees of Appointments

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
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King of Bahrain Issues Decrees of Appointments

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (BNA)

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued several decrees for new appointments at the Prime Minister's office and restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs.

The King issued a decree appointing Hamad Yaqoub al-Mahmeed as Director General of the Prime Minister's Office and Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa as Adviser to the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister while retaining his previous rank.

King Hamad also issued a decree restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, headed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, with the membership of Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa as first vice president and Taqi Mohammad al-Baharna as second vice president.

The Board also included Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Ali Abdullah al-Aradi, Mohammad Ali al-Khuzai, and Ali Abdullah Khalifa.

The term of their membership shall be four years, starting from the date of issuance of the order.

King Hamad also issued a Royal Order re-forming the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, announcing that it will be reconstituted under the chairmanship of Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

The Supreme Council also included: Sheikh Abdulhussain Khalaf al-Asfoor as Vice President, and members: Sheikh Abdullatif Mahmood al-Mahmood, Sheikh Farid Yaqoub al-Muftah, Sheikh Adnan Abdullah al-Qattan, Sheikh Mohammed Mulla Ahmed Hassan Ali al-Tublani, Sheikh Mansour Ali Hamadah, Sheikh Mohammad Hassan Abdulmahdi al-Sheikh, Sheikh Dr. Suleiman bin Sheikh Mansour al-Stri, Sheikh Jamil Mohammad Ibrahim Hassan al-Qassab, Sheikh Essam Mohammad Ishaq al-Abbasi, Sheikh Jawad Abdullah Abbas Hussain, Sheikh Mohammad Jaffar Mohammad al-Jufairi, Sheikh Rashid Hassan Ahmed Al Buainain, Sheikh Ibrahim Rashid al-Muraikhi, and Sheikh Abdulrahman Dirar al-Shaer.

The term of their membership in the Council is four years.



Saudi Joint Chiefs of Staff Director Inspects Armed Forces Preparations for Hajj

Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Pilot Hamid Al-Omari and other officials are seen during his inspection tour. (SPA)
Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Pilot Hamid Al-Omari and other officials are seen during his inspection tour. (SPA)
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Saudi Joint Chiefs of Staff Director Inspects Armed Forces Preparations for Hajj

Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Pilot Hamid Al-Omari and other officials are seen during his inspection tour. (SPA)
Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Pilot Hamid Al-Omari and other officials are seen during his inspection tour. (SPA)

Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Pilot Hamid Al-Omari, on behalf of Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, inspected on Monday the readiness of Armed Forces units involved in this year’s Hajj across the holy sites to ensure support for security and government agencies serving pilgrims.

The tour included the air force detachment at Arafat Airport, Ministry of Defense camps, religious affairs facilities, military police operations at the Grand Mosque, Armed Forces headquarters in Al-Awali, and the Defense Ministry’s field hospital in Mina.

Al-Omari reviewed operational plans, awareness programs, crowd management efforts, and medical preparedness to support pilgrims throughout the Hajj season.

The Military Police of the Royal Saudi Land Forces is participating in the Ministry of Defense's comprehensive Hajj plan, coordinating with internal security forces to manage crowd movement in the Grand Mosque's courtyards, oversee the Grand Mosque's gates, and organize the flow of pilgrims arriving from Mina, ensuring smooth movement during peak times.

The participating force underwent intensive training and exercises simulating various scenarios to boost its capacity for effective response and crowd management in coordination with relevant security entities.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Train in Pakistan’s Balochistan

People inspect the wreckage of vehicles the day after a deadly train blast, in Quetta, Pakistan, 25 May 2026. (EPA)
People inspect the wreckage of vehicles the day after a deadly train blast, in Quetta, Pakistan, 25 May 2026. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Train in Pakistan’s Balochistan

People inspect the wreckage of vehicles the day after a deadly train blast, in Quetta, Pakistan, 25 May 2026. (EPA)
People inspect the wreckage of vehicles the day after a deadly train blast, in Quetta, Pakistan, 25 May 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Monday the “heinous terrorist” attack targeting a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom reiterates its “complete rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and strongly condemns attempts to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and its people.”

It expressed its condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan.

An explosion targeted a train in Balochistan's provincial capital, Quetta, on Sunday, killing at least 24 people and wounding more than 50 others, according to officials.


Saudi Health Minister Visits Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visits the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visits the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Health Minister Visits Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visits the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visits the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel visited on Monday the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat, where he reviewed the hospital’s readiness and the healthcare services provided during the Hajj.

He was briefed on the hospital’s operational capacity, service delivery pathways, and procedures for handling urgent and emergency cases, including heat exhaustion and sunstroke.

The briefing also covered resuscitation services, short-term intensive care, medical observation, infection control measures, and preventive medicine services.

The minister reviewed the latest operational developments at the field hospital and its role in supporting the healthcare provider network in Arafat, as well as improving the efficiency of healthcare services provided to pilgrims and security personnel during the Hajj season.

The visit comes within the framework of coordination and integration among health authorities involved in the Hajj and reflects a commitment to boosting field readiness to serve pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals safely.