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OIC and IOM Discuss Means to Enhance Joint Cooperation

Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian, Cultural and Social Affairs and Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General to Afghanistan Tarig Ali Bakhiet has met with Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Antonio Vitorino, at the IOM’s headquarters in Geneva, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Thursday's meeting highlighted…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with President of Kazakhstan

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Prime Minister has met at the Royal Court at Al-Salam palace in Jeddah the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. An official reception ceremony was held for the President, it said. The Crown Prince and the visiting…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack in Iraq’s Dohuk

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday a deadly attack in Iraq’s Dohuk province, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Kingdom affirmed its full support for the government of Iraq in facing the challenges that threaten its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, SPA said. The attack on a mountain resort in the…

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Condole Sisi on Victims of Minya Bus Crash

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the deadly bus crash near the Egyptian city of Minya province, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Scores of people were killed and…

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Al-Falih: Saudi Investment Relationship with US Developing in Serving Both Countries

Saudi Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid Al-Falih hailed the Jeddah Security and Development Summit that was held on Saturday. “These meetings come at a particularly critical period and offer us the opportunity to boost the relations and strategic partnerships between our countries and the United States, for the good of…

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Jubeir Says Biden's Visit is Huge Indication of Kingdom's Regional, Int’l Role

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir affirmed that Saudi Arabia and the US have strong historical and strategic relations in all fields. Jubeir said the visit of the US president is an excellent indication of the Kingdom's role in the region and the world, noting that the…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Pakistani PM Exchange Congratulations on Eid Al-Adha

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials exchanged congratulations on the advent of the Eid al-Adha holiday. Sharif also congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed on…

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OIC, MWL Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim World League (MWL) congratulated the Saudi leadership on the success of this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. In a statement, Secretary General of the Jeddah-based OIC Hissein Ibrahim Taha highlighted the great services provided to the…

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Life of Head of Iranian Medial Mission to Hajj Saved after he Suffers Heart Attack

The Saudi Ministry of Health announced on Sunday that medical teams succeeded in saving the life of the head of the Iranian medical mission to the Hajj after he suffered a heart attack, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It said Mohammad Reza Gholamreza Refatiani was transferred to the King Abdullah…

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British-Iraqi Travels on Foot Across 11 Countries to Make it to Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s acting Minister of Media, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi received on Sunday Adam Mohammed, a British citizen of Iraqi decent, who came to the Kingdom on foot from the United Kingdom to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Meeting in Mina, Mohammed briefed the minister on his ten-month…

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At 99,000 sq.m, Al-Haramain Train Terminal at KAIA is World's Largest

Occupying an area of 99,000 square meters within Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Al-Haramain (two holy mosques) train station stands as the world's largest terminal connected to an airport, an official report said according to the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The airport's station is part of the terminal…

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Al-Issa: Values of Islam Foster Harmony, Eschew Hatred and Division

Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Mohammad Al-Issa called upon the faithful to hold fast to the sublime values of Islam that promote harmony and compassion, and avoid all that lead to dissent, animosity and division among the believers.…

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Saudi Leadership Condoles Japanese PM on Abe’s Death

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida following the assassination of ex-PM Shinzo Abe, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The King expressed his deepest condolences to the Prime Minister, the…

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300 Hajj Pilgrims with Disabilities Arrive in Jeddah

Three hundred persons with disabilities arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. Their arrival is part of the national initiative launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, for the second consecutive year, targeting persons with disabilities and…

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King Salman Receives Message from Sultan of Oman

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Tuesday a written message from Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message focused on the strong and solid bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples, and ways to support and boost them…

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King Salman Approves Allocation of 20Bln Riyals to Confront Rising Costs

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz approved on Monday the allocation of 20 billion riyals to help confront the impact of rising costs around the globe. The move stems from his keenness on Saudi citizens and aims to protect neediest families as they cope with rising…

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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Catering to Neediest Citizens amid Rising Costs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired on Monday a meeting of the council's meeting at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including…

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Saudi King Receives Written Message from Tajikistan’s President

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received on Sunday a written message from Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The message dealt with the strong and solid bilateral relations that bind the two countries and peoples, and ways to support…

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Biden on Independence Day

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to US President Joe Biden on his country's Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The King expressed his sincere congratulations, and wished further progress and prosperity for the government…

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Saudi Arabia Maintains Role in Drawing Up Global Customs Policies

Saudi Arabia has been re-elected as a member of the Customs Policies and Financial Committees of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The move followed an agreement among North African and Near and Middle East countries reached at the 56th coordination meeting held at…

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Over 344,000 Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah

A total of 344,881 pilgrims from different nationalities have arrived in Madinah through air and land crossings to perform this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Data issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on arriving and departing pilgrims in Madinah, showed that 278,751 pilgrims have…

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ICESCO Commends Saudi Initiative to Finance Development Projects in Yemen

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s announcement to finance a set of development projects in Yemen. Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction…

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Saudi Arabia Announces Development Projects in Yemen Worth $600 Mln

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen will implement 17 projects, worth $400 million, that cover six sectors, including energy, transportation, education, water, health, and building state…

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Cambodian King Receives MWL Secretary General

King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia received on Monday Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Al-Issa hailed Cambodia as a model of religious freedoms, reflecting a high level of awareness and…

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266,824 Hajj Pilgrims Arrived in Madinah

A total of 266,824 pilgrims from across the globe have so far arrived in Madinah to perform this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. Figures from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah showed that 215,580 pilgrims have arrived through the Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International…

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