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Asharq Al-Awsat
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Leadership Condoles Kuwaiti Emir on the Passing of Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the passing of Sheikh Fahad Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. In the cable, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Emir and the family of the deceased. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar cable of condolences to the Kuwaiti Emir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Iranian Pilgrims Stranded in Saudi Arabia to Return Home via Jadidat Arar Crossing
Iranian pilgrims began departing Saudi Arabia on Sunday in organized batches under a joint air-and-land travel program, authorities said, following the closure of Iranian airspace following strikes between Iran and Israel. The move came in line with a directive by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and in response to guidance from Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The first group of pilgrims left Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, heading to Arar Airport near the Saudi border. From there, they will continue their journey overland to the Jadidat Arar border crossing into Iraq. Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced that the return of pilgrims to their country will begin on June 15, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported. The agency said the arrangements were made in cooperation with the Saudi government. Pilgrims will be flown by Saudi Airlines from Madinah to Arar Airport near the Iraqi border. From Arar, pilgrims will continue by dedicated buses to the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, where they will stay briefly to perform religious visits at the shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt. Afterward, they will resume their journey to the Iran border using an Iranian land transport fleet before entering the country. Crown Prince Mohammed had instructed the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to provide all necessary support to ensure the safe return of Iranian pilgrims and to facilitate their departure given the conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv. With direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Iran suspended, a carefully coordinated plan was implemented to evacuate approximately 77,000 stranded pilgrims. The first group of pilgrims arrived at Jadidat Arar on Sunday. Several daily flights to Arar, each carrying around 350 pilgrims, are being conducted, with roughly 3,000 pilgrims transported each day as part of this initial phase. These efforts reflect Saudi Arabia's humanitarian approach to hosting and serving the guests of the Two Holy Mosques, ensuring their safe return home despite complex regional challenges. The operation underscores the Kingdom's ongoing commitment to facilitating pilgrimage for people of all nationalities.
Asharq Al-Awsat
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
King Salman Orders Saudi Officials to Aid Iranian Pilgrims
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a directive to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to ensure that Iranian Hajj pilgrims receive all necessary support until it is safe for them to return home. The directive came in light of the current circumstances facing Iran and based on a proposal by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Arab News
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi leadership greets security personnel, Hajj mission entities in Madinah
MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the region's Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities taking part in Hajj missions in Madinah. Prince Salman visited the Prophet's Mosque to review readiness for the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year's Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat
04-06-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Pilgrims from 100 Nations Welcomed in Makkah Under Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Hajj Program
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced on Tuesday the completion of the arrival of pilgrims under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visitation at their accommodation sites in Makkah, where they are receiving comprehensive services provided by the ministry. Upon arrival, 2,443 pilgrims from 100 countries performed Umrah smoothly and with ease, grateful to be chosen this year to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, visit the Two Holy Mosques, and explore historical and archaeological sites, museums, and exhibitions designed to enrich their spiritual experience. The pilgrims expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for hosting them to perform the Hajj.
