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Saudi Govt Hails UN Efforts in Reaching Yemen Truce

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the United Nations and its envoy on reaching a truce in Yemen. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers remarked that the two-month truce, which was announced on Friday and…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Telephone Call from King of Bahrain

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a telephone call on Sunday from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. King Hamad congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Earlier…

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King Salman Says Ramadan Brings Relief after COVID-19 Hardship

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, greeted citizens and expatriates in the Kingdom and Muslims all over the world on the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Acting Minister of Media Majid…

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Saudi Arabia Declares Saturday First Day of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia declared on Friday that Saturday was the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. "Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan," the Kingdom said Friday, in a statement carried by the official SPA news agency. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the…

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King Salman Arrives in Jeddah from Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Jeddah on Thursday from Riyadh. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Khalid al-Faisal. He was seen off in Riyadh by Prince Faisal bin Badr bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the…

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King Salman: Umm Al-Qura Witnessed the Establishment of Saudi Arabia, Rose with Its Great Renaissance

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, affirmed on Wednesday the grace and blessings bestowed upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in embracing the Two Holy Mosques and serving pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors, which is the approach of this country since it was founded by…

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Saudi Newspaper 'Umm Al-Qura' Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Umm Al-Qura, the first Arabic language Saudi daily newspaper based in Makkah, is celebrating its centennial under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and in the presence of Makkah Region Governor Prince Khalid bin Faisal and a group of princes, ministers, literature experts and intellectuals. Invitations to the celebratory…

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Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support to Ensure Success of Yemeni Consultations

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday its support to ensuring the success of the intra-Yemeni consultations that kicked off in Riyadh on Tuesday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers hailed during the meeting the efforts…

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King Salman Sponsors 'Umm al-Qura' Centennial on Wednesday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz will sponsor on Wednesday the centennial celebration of the Umm al-Qura newspaper. Governor of the Makkah region Prince Khalid al-Faisal will represent King Salman at the event, which is being held by the Media Ministry. The Kingdom's official gazette, Umm…

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Firm Stance in Resolving Ukraine Crisis Peacefully

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom's firm position in supporting efforts to resolve conflicts through peaceful means.

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King Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Jordan's King, Iraq PM

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday telephone calls from Jordan's King Abdullah II and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. The officials telephoned him after he underwent medical tests last week. King Salman expressed his gratitude to the leaders for their good wishes.

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King Salman Directs Extending Visas for Ukrainians in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia will extend visas of Ukrainian visitors and tourists in the kingdom, without fees or fines, for humanitarian considerations. The General Directorate of Passports announced that the extension comes in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz . The extension will…

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King Salman Approves Extending Deadline for Property Ownership Requests

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, issued a Royal Decree on Monday extending the deadline for receiving property ownership applications and amending the rules for considering such requests. Minister of Finance Mohammad bin Abdullah al-Jadaan lauded the King’s decision, saying it proves the Saudi leadership’s…

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Tunisian President, Saudi Interior Minister Discuss Security Cooperation

Tunisian President Kais Saied received in Tunis on Tuesday Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Talks focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing security cooperation between Riyadh and Tunis. Prince Abdulaziz conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown…

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Commitment to Oil Market Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's commitment to the stability of the global oil market. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers reviewed the telephone call received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from…

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King Salman: Saudi State Has Since 1727 Consolidated Foundations of Peace, Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Tuesday that the Saudi state has since its establishment consolidated the foundations of peace, stability and justice. King Salman made the declaration in a tweet on the occasion of Founding Day that is being celebrated in the Kingdom…

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Saudis Celebrate Kingdom's Founding 3 Centuries Ago

Saudis celebrate on Tuesday the founding of the Kingdom 300 years ago by the first founder, Imam Mohammad bin Saud, on February 22, 1727. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz had issued an unprecedented Royal Decree in January declaring February 22 as Saudi Founding Day. It…

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Saudi Arabia: Validity of Final Exit Visas for Moroccan Residents Extended

The General Directorate of Passports has started to extend the validity of the final exit visas which expired from 9/12/2021 to 7/2/2022 for Moroccan residents until February 14, in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. This extension, which is issued by…

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Saudi Arabia Pushes for Oil Market Balance, Stability

Saudi Arabia is exerting strenuous efforts to achieve the stability of the oil sector in the global economy, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed, during a telephone call with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, the importance of maintaining the balance…

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US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

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Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Firm Commitment to Combating Terrorism

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's firm commitment to combating terrorism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person in Riyadh. The government highlighted the Kingdom's speech before the annual briefing of ambassadors of member states of…

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Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show to Feature Industry Giants

Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the World Defense Exhibition - the most important global event in the field of defense and security - in the presence and participation of the giants of the aviation, security and defense industries from 37 countries.…

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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work…

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