Saudi Crown Prince Receives Kuwaiti PM in Jeddah 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, receives Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, receives Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Kuwaiti PM in Jeddah 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, receives Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, receives Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah in Jeddah on Thursday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, received in Jeddah on Thursday Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

The officials discussed the historic fraternal relations between their countries. They tackled prospects for bilateral cooperation and opportunities for strengthening and developing it in various fields.

They also reviewed several issues of common interest.

Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammad bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, and Ambassador of Kuwait to the Kingdom Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah attended the meeting.

Sheikh Mohammed had arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier on Thursday on his first official visit since his appointment to his post.



Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
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Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)

Bahrain summoned Iraq's chargé d'affaires in Manama on Monday to protest against what it called ongoing drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, the foreign ministry said.

Bahrain delivered a formal note of protest and urged Iraq to address the threats urgently and responsibly, adding that the kingdom reserved the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and stability.


Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
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Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments following the peace negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.


Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
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Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security announced that the Hajj regulations and entry procedures for Makkah took effect on Monday, April 13, requiring residents wishing to enter the city to obtain permits from the relevant authorities. Residents without valid entry permits will be denied access to Makkah.

Public Security stated that the measures apply to residents who do not possess a permit issued by the relevant authorities to work in the Holy Sites, a Makkah-issued residency ID, or a valid Hajj permit.

It added that entry permits for residents working during the Hajj season are issued electronically via the Absher Individuals platform and the Muqeem portal, through technical integration with the unified digital platform for issuing Hajj permits, “Tasreeh.”