Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 3:02 am

Arab Extraordinary Summit Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques 2 Makkah

The Arab extraordinary summit started at Al-Safa Palace here this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The leaders and heads of delegations of Arab countries were received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin...

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Government | Friday 31 May, 2019 2:17 am

Saudi Arabia welcomes all pilgrims without discrimination — Benten

Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Benten said that Saudi Arabia welcomes the arrival of any Muslim from all over the world to perform Haj and Umrah regardless of their different cultures and languages and without any discrimination. He said the Saudi authorities are extending all facilities and ...

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Government | Thursday 30 May, 2019 4:35 am

Makkah Charter Fostering diversity, coexistence

As many as 1,200 prominent Islamic figures from 139 countries, representing 27 Islamic components of various sects and schools of thought, approved the “Makkah Charter” as a historic document to establish the values of coexistence among followers of religions, cultures, races and sects...

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Government | Thursday 30 May, 2019 3:38 am

Prominent Muslim figures: religious, cultural diversity don’t justify ‘conflict’

A historic anti-extremism document has been signed by 1,200 figures from the Muslim world following a landmark gathering in the holy city of Makkah. The four-day conference, organized by the Muslim World League (MWL), was attended by dignitaries, scholars, senior officials and leading thinkers...

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Government | Thursday 30 May, 2019 12:43 am

Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Inaugurates Guests of Allah's Service Program, an arm of Kingdom's Vision 2030

 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated here this evening the program of guests of Allah's service, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The ...

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Government | Wednesday 29 May, 2019 8:00 am

Cabinet upbeat about success of Makkah summits

The Council of Ministers were optimistic that the three Makkah summits, scheduled to begin on Thursday, would be successful in overcoming major challenges facing the Arab and Muslim countries, as well as to close their ranks and strengthen their stances towards the issues facing them. Custodian...

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Government | Wednesday 29 May, 2019 2:45 am

King launches Guests of God Service Program

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman launched the Guests of God Service Program, one of the programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, on Tuesday night. Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah, and other...

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Government | Monday 27 May, 2019 4:20 am

Saudi crown prince meets with Dubai crown prince

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, crown prince of Dubai, met on Sunday to review the "brotherly historical relations" between the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They also discussed the...

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Government | Sunday 26 May, 2019 3:32 am

King arrives in Makkah for last 10 days of Ramadan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Makkah from Jeddah on Saturday evening to spend the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan in the vicinity of the Holy Kaaba. At Al-Safa palace in Makkah, the King was received by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to...

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Government | Sunday 26 May, 2019 1:45 am

E-marriage contract service for Saudis

Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Waleed Bin Muhammad Al-Samaani has issued directives to launch the e-marriage contract service. The service, which will help electronically document marriage data and finalize marriage contract from home, will ease the...

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