Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Arab leaders on Wednesday congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day, which falls on Thursday.

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has sent a cable of congratulations to the Saudi King on the occasion.

He wished the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques good health, happiness and a long life.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to King Salman on the occasion.

Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also sent cables of congratulation to King Salman.  

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa wished King Salman continued health, and Saudi Arabia and its people further progress and prosperity on the occasion.

He praised Saudi Arabia’s civilizational and developmental achievements, and praised the longstanding Bahraini-Saudi relations.

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also congratulated the Saudi leadership on the occasion.

Saudi Arabia celebrates the anniversary of its Founding Day observed annually on February 22.

President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan sent King Salman a written message to congratulate him on the occasion.



Saudi Minister of Defense Relays Leadership’s Praise for Armed Forces’ Heroic Role

Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Relays Leadership’s Praise for Armed Forces’ Heroic Role

Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)
Prince Khaled bin Salman meeting with leaders and senior officials in the Ministry of Defense following the Eid prayer (Ministry)

Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, conveyed on Friday the praise of the Saudi leadership for the armed forces’ heroic role in defending the Kingdom.

Prince Khalid conveyed the praise of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for the country’s armed forces in safeguarding security and stability and confronting what they described as unjustified Iranian aggression.

The Saudi Minister’s remarks came after he performed Eid al-Fitr prayers in Riyadh alongside Ministry of Defense personnel, including senior leaders and officials from both civilian and military ranks, as well as officers and non-commissioned officers of the armed forces.

He also met -via video call- with ministry commanders and senior officials, extending Eid greetings and conveying to them the congratulations and regards of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince on the occasion.

Prince Khalid bin Salman prayed for continued blessings, lasting security and prosperity for the nation, and success in its defense.


UAE Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network Funded by Iran, Hezbollah

The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
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UAE Says it Dismantled Terrorist Network Funded by Iran, Hezbollah

The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)
The cell members arrested by the UAE authorities published by the official news agency (WAM)

United Arab Emirates security authorities have dismantled a terrorist network funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and its backer Iran, arresting its members, the state news agency (WAM) said on Friday.

It said the network, which had been operating under a fictitious commercial cover, was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security,” and sought ⁠to undermine financial stability.

Lebanon's ⁠Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it described as a terrorist plot against the UAE, denounced Hezbollah's alleged involvement, and offered cooperation by Lebanese authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable.

In a post on X, it also reiterated a Lebanese government decision issued earlier this ⁠month banning Hezbollah's military and security activities.


Crown Prince Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
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Crown Prince Performs Eid Al-Fitr Prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Makkah. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday morning in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He joined worshippers who filled the Grand Mosque and its surrounding courtyards to mark the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH.