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Kuwaiti emir congratulates Saudi king on successful Hajj season

Date: 2024-06-18 15:59:42 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:10751854

KUWAIT CITY, June 18 (MENA) - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, congratulating him on the success of the Hajj (greater pilgrimage) season. The Kuwaiti emir ....

Saudi Arabia announces success oh health system during Hajj

Date: 2024-06-18 14:18:01 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:34 - ID:10751804

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 18 (MENA) - Saudi Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdul Rahman Al-Jalajel said Tuesday that the health plans for the Hajj season 1445 AH have been successfully carried out, and that there were no outbreak of disease or other ....

AP speaker calls for intensifying efforts to limit hate speech

Date: 2024-06-18 11:21:50 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:23 - ID:10751498

CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) – Arab Parliament Speaker Adel el Asoumi called for intensifying efforts to stand against hate speech, pointing out to the necessity that the international organizations and legislative institutions gather for formulating ....

Saudi, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Yemen, Sudan over phone

Date: 2024-06-17 20:31:01 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:10751245

RIYADH, June 17 (MENA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his US counterpart Antony Blinken discussed over the phone Monday the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, Yemen and Sudan. The two top diplomats also exchanged views ....

Saudi CP urges international community to recognize independent Palestinian state

Date: 2024-06-17 19:49:00 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:10751188

MINA, Saudi Arabia, June 17 (MENA) - Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on the international community on Monday to recognize an independent Palestinian state, emphasizing that this step is crucial for achieving peace, Al Arabiya ....

Heavy rain falls on Mecca amid happiness of pilgrims

Date: 2024-06-17 15:05:18 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:10751046

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 17 (MENA) - Unexpected rains brought relief and blessings on the first day of Tashreeq, as Muslims from around the globe gathered in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj under the scorching sun. The unexpected showers were met ....

Egyptian pilgrim's life saved from heart attack

Date: 2024-06-17 14:58:18 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:10751059

MAKKAH, June 17 (MENA) - Medical teams in Makkah province Monday were able to save the life of a 53-year-old Egyptian pilgrim. Makkah Healthcare Cluster explained that the patient suffered a severe heart attack, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. ....

Saudi Interior Ministry apprehends 6 violators of Hajj regulations

Date: 2024-06-17 14:38:10 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:10751045

MINA, June 17 (MENA) - The Saudi Ministry of Interior has reported that the Hajj security forces stationed at the entrances to Makkah apprehended six individuals—one resident and five citizens—who violated Hajj regulations by transporting, on June ....

Saudi health minister urges pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours when performing remaining rituals

Date: 2024-06-17 12:21:18 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:10750911

MINA, June 17 (MENA) - Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al Jalajel has urged pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours (11 am to 4 pm) when performing their remaining Hajj rituals. He urged them to avoid direct sun exposure and stay away from hot surfaces, ....

AL urges rallying efforts to combat drought, desertification phenomena

Date: 2024-06-17 09:51:41 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:10750618

CAIRO, June 17 (MENA) - The General Secretariat of the Arab League (AL) Monday emphasized the significance of harmonizing efforts of Arab nations towards combating desertification and drought phenomena. This year's World Day to Combat ....