Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
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Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)
The holy Kaaba and worshippers are seen amid heavy rain in Makkah. (SPA)

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque activated on Monday emergency plans at the Grand Mosque amid heavy rain on the holy city of Makkah.

Over 200 supervisors and 4,000 observers are at the Grand Mosque to weather the conditions and ensure the safety of the worshippers.

Worshippers and Umrah pilgrims have been flocking to the holy site during the holy fasting month of Ramdan.

Rain is expected in Makkah city and the surrounding regions.



Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Support to Lebanon, Syria and Their People

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Support to Lebanon, Syria and Their People

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support to Lebanon and Syria and their people and efforts to help them reclaim their natural position in their Arab and international fold.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The cabinet reviewed the visits carried out by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah to Lebanon and Syria last week.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the ministers on the telephone talks he held with US President Donald Trump and the meeting he held with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Discussions focused on developing relations between their countries and on regional and international developments.

The cabinet hoped that the establishment of the Saudi-Italian Strategic Partnership Council will boost bilateral communication and cooperation at all levels, ultimately achieving common interests and benefits.

The cabinet praised the participation of the Kingdom's delegation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, which highlighted the ongoing advancements in fulfilling the objectives of the Kingdom Vision 2030, as well as the initiatives and contributions that are reshaping the global economic landscape, fostering transformational innovation, and unleashing human potential.

Moreover, the cabinet deemed the announcement that the Kingdom will host the World Economic Forum’s global meeting on a regular basis as an affirmation of its leadership as a global hub for international dialogue, highlighting its role in shaping the global development agenda and bolstering multilateral action to achieve prosperity for all.