Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Affairs Completes Preparation of 3rd Expansion of Grand Mosque

This picture taken on April 1, 2023 during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, from the Makkah Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex, shows an aerial view of Muslim worshippers around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. (AFP)
This picture taken on April 1, 2023 during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, from the Makkah Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex, shows an aerial view of Muslim worshippers around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. (AFP)
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Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Affairs Completes Preparation of 3rd Expansion of Grand Mosque

This picture taken on April 1, 2023 during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, from the Makkah Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex, shows an aerial view of Muslim worshippers around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. (AFP)
This picture taken on April 1, 2023 during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, from the Makkah Royal Clock Tower of the Abraj al-Bait skyscraper complex, shows an aerial view of Muslim worshippers around the Kaaba, the holiest shrine in the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. (AFP)

General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais announced that the Presidency has completed the preparation of the third Saudi expansion of the Grand Mosque.

He stated that all its floors, roofs, and yards are ready to accommodate the largest number of pilgrims and visitors.

Dr. Al-Sudais extended his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the great efforts and unprecedented services they provide for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.



Saudi Chief of Staff Chairs Saudi-Turkish Military Committee Meeting

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Chief of Staff Chairs Saudi-Turkish Military Committee Meeting

A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)
A view of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi-Turkish Joint Military Committee held its sixth meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Turkish Chief of General Staff General Metin Gürak.

The officials discussed ways to boost cooperation and coordination between their countries in the defense and military sectors, as well as several other issues of common concern.

The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officers from the Saudi and Turkish armed forces.

Al-Ruwaili also held a meeting with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler for talks on bilateral relations and areas of defense cooperation.