MWL Chief Meets Islamic Leaders, Figures at Hajj

Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa with Muslim leaders (SPA)
Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa with Muslim leaders (SPA)
TT

MWL Chief Meets Islamic Leaders, Figures at Hajj

Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa with Muslim leaders (SPA)
Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa with Muslim leaders (SPA)

Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa held a series of friendly meetings at the League’s building in Mina and its headquarters in Makkah with several senior scholars, muftis, and religious leaders in various countries of the Islamic world.

Issa also received calls from senior Islamic figures, including muftis, heads of Islamic centers, and members of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world.

The guests commended the excellent services provided to the pilgrims, commending the success of the Hajj season.

They applauded Sheikh Issa’s sermon on Arafa Day, which focused on the nation’s creed, unity, and values. The speech was viewed live by more than six hundred million via Manarat al-Haramain website and translated into fourteen languages.

Sheikh Issa’s met with the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Shawki Allam, Sec-Gen of the Council of Senior Scholars Fahd al-Majed, Sec-Gen of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) Moustapha Sano, Malaysian Minister of Religious AffairsDatuk Idris Ahmad, Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Khalil Qumas, and President of the Nahdlatul Ulama Yahya Khalil in Makkah.

He also met with the Iraqi Minister of Hajj Sami al-Masoudi, the head of the Iraqi Sunni Endowment Sheikh Abdul-Khaliq al-Azzawi, members of the Iraqi Fiqh Council, Pakistani Minister of Religious Affairs Abdul Shakur Sardar Khan, the Jordanian Minister of Awqaf Mohammad al-Khalayleh, Mauritanian Minister of Islamic Affairs and Original Education Dah Ould Amar Talib, and the Chairman of the Pakistan Scholars Council Sheikh Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi.



GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
TT

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Iranian Attack on UAE

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the Iranian attack on the United Arab Emirates using a UAV, affirming that the aggression constitutes a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the UAE’s sovereignty, security, and stability, as well as a direct threat to the safety of its citizens and residents.

He emphasized that the GCC countries stand united with the UAE in confronting all threats, SPA reported.

He also stressed the need for Iran to immediately cease these hostile acts and assume full responsibility for their repercussions, which undermine the security and stability of the region.


OIC Condemns Events in Niger

OIC Condemns Events in Niger
TT

OIC Condemns Events in Niger

OIC Condemns Events in Niger

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the unfortunate events in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger, affirming its rejection of any actions that could undermine the country’s security and stability.

OIC Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed expressed concern over the events, reaffirming the organization’s efforts to strengthen Niger's security and stability.

The OIC reaffirmed its unwavering support for Niger, expressing its readiness to coordinate with regional and international partners to help de-escalate tensions and promote national reconciliation.


Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
TT

Saudi, Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during talks with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Monday discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them to serve their shared interests, as well as the latest regional developments.

The talks were held in Istanbul on the sidelines of a meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement.

The two officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to promote them. They also discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to bolster security and stability in the region.