Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
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Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
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Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
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Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: Hajj
Council of Pakistani Scholars praise Saudi’s Hajj performance
:: What the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia do, under the leadership of King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to provide service for the pilgrims deserves praise and appreciation. The elements that seek to politicize the Hajj are considered
Hundreds of Qataris leave Al-Ahsa airport to perform Hajj
:: Hundreds of Qatari pilgrims left Al-Ahsa International Airport on their way to Jeddah, following the order of King Salman to host all Qataris who wish to perform Hajj this year within the program of the king for Hajj and
Al-Sudais: Hajj not a platform for politics, sectarianism
:: Hajj is not a platform for politics or sectarianism, but for unity among Muslims, the head of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, told a Hajj symposium in Makkah. The symposium aims
Abdullah al-Thani to Doha: Reveal service number for Qatari pilgrims
:: Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim al-Thani sent a message on Twitter to Doha requesting from officials in Qatar to let the service number for Qatari pilgrims in Saudi Arabia be known. He concluded by saying: “It
Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry appoints special Hajj committees
:: The deputy minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance said the ministry has appointed specialized committees to monitor and implement Hajj activities. Tawfiq bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sudairi, who is also vice chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, added that
Over 1000 Qatari pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia so far as guests of the King
:: Over 1000 Qatari Hajj pilgrims have arrived so far through the Salwa border crossing. The continuous in flow of Qatari pilgrims comes despite Qatar’s refusal to allow Saudi Arabian Airlines from carrying pilgrims to Jeddah from Doha. On August
Saudi Health Ministry: 1400 surgeries performed on Hajj pilgrims
:: Hospitals in Mecca and Medina have already conducted 1400 surgeries on pilgrims during the Hajj season this year, it has been announced. The Saudi Health Ministry said that 147 heart bypass operations and seven open heart surgeries have been
Saudi plans for Hajj security, traffic unveiled
:: The government has made great efforts to ensure security and safety for pilgrims coming from all over the globe this Hajj season, said Maj. Gen. Munir Al-Jibril, assistant commander of Hajj forces for security affairs. He added that security
New Saudi process reduces time of entry procedures for Malaysian pilgrims
:: The National Information Center of the Saudi Ministry of Interior reduced the period of time for the entry of Malaysian pilgrims to the Kingdom by 85 percent, in an advanced technical step that will benefit 900 pilgrims this year.
Saudi crown prince attends military parade of Hajj security forces
:: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended a military parade of the Hajj joint security forces and the bodies involved in Hajj affairs this year. Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif said it was an “honor” to
Saudi crown prince briefs Cabinet on completion of Hajj preparations
:: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday briefed the Cabinet on the completion of Hajj preparations in line with the king’s directives to fully serve all pilgrims. Chairing the Cabinet session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the crown prince
Hajj minister to open Makkah grand symposium
:: Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Salih Bentin will open the Hajj grand symposium on Dhul Hijjah 4 (Aug. 26) in Makkah, which has been organized the ministry, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. In a press statement on
Afghans call repeated Hajj an extravagance in war-torn country
:: The fervor of visiting Islam’s holiest site, Makkah, never dies in the heart of Afghan Muslims. With conflict, a humanitarian crisis and poverty gripping Afghanistan, Afghans say pilgrims should avoid frequent Hajj. Bound by local customs and traditions in
61 fake Hajj offices busted, 224,074 detained for violating Saudi regulations
:: Addressing a press conference in Mina, Maj. Gen. Jamaan Al-Ghamdi, assistant commander of Hajj security forces said that since the beginning of the Hajj season, 61 unauthorized offices have been closed, and 10,533 Saudi citizens and 213,541 expatriates have
Qataris flood Twitter with hashtags demanding Sheikh Tamim ‘step down’
:: Qataris have taken to social media to express their dismay towards their ruler Sheikh Tamim after what they described as his persistent politicization of the Hajj pilgrimage. The trending hashtag demands Sheikh Tamim to step down. Another hashtag which
Rise in number of Qatari pilgrims entering via Salwa border
:: General Manager of Passports at Salwa border, Colonel Hassan al-Dosari, has said that the border continues to register rise in the number of Qatari citizens entering Saudi Arabia at an accelerated pace as part of the guest program of
Saudi Mufti to Qatar: Obstructing Hajj pilgrims dangerous, unacceptable
:: Saudi Arabia’s Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Alsheikh has condemned Qatari authorities for not allowing its pilgrims to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj through air route. According to Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Alsheikh referred to the prohibition as
Bahrain foreign minister: Qatar turned blind eye to King Salman’s initiatives
:: Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said on Sunday that Doha has not appreciated initiatives made by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman’s towards the Qatari pilgrims going to Hajj this year. The foreign minister added: “King Salman has
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