Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
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Arab and Muslim Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj Season

Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Prophet’s Mosque after they completed the Hajj. (SPA)

Several Arab and Muslim leaders extended congratulations to Saudi Arabia on the success of the 1447 AH Hajj season.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and wished the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also sent congratulatory cables to the Saudi leadership on the success of the Hajj season.

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated the Saudi leadership on this great success, attributing it to Allah Almighty and the generous care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Saudi government.

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq expressed his appreciation for the great efforts exerted by the Kingdom's government to serve pilgrims, praising the tangible development witnessed annually during the Hajj season through the use of the latest technologies and the mobilization of all resources to enable pilgrims to perform the rituals with ease, tranquility, and safety.

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful Hajj season, praising the leadership, government agencies, and personnel whose dedicated efforts ensured its success.

The Kingdom also received congratulations from Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Yamahi, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi, and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas.



Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Iran's Continued Aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday Iran's continued aggression on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reaffirming the Kingdom's full support for the brotherly countries in all measures they take in response to the flagrant Iranian attacks, which violate international law.

The Kingdom also reiterated its utter rejection of Iran's blatant attacks on infrastructure and civilian and vital facilities, including a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait.

The Kingdom stressed the importance of an immediate halt to all forms of military escalation, in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region's countries and their peoples.


Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Kuwaiti Counterpart

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Foreign Minister (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

During the call, the two ministers condemned the heinous Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait and several other countries in the region.

They also discussed the latest regional developments and the two countries' efforts to preserve regional security and stability.


Saudi Leadership Condoles Algerian President on Victims of Orphanage Fire

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
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Saudi Leadership Condoles Algerian President on Victims of Orphanage Fire

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

The Saudi leadership extended its condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune over the victims of a fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, Algiers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to Tebboune and extended his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the families of the deceased, and the brotherly people of Algeria.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His vast mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, grant their families patience and solace, bless the injured with a speedy recovery, and protect the president and the people of Algeria from all evil and harm.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable to Tebboune extending his condolences and sincere sympathy to the president and the families of the deceased.

On Friday, a fire caused by an electrical spark from an air conditioning unit killed 11 people at a childcare facility in the Mohammadia suburb of Algiers.