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Syria’s new leadership welcomes regional and global diplomacy

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking a significant step in regional diplomacy following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad two weeks ago. During his visit, Safadi emphasised Jordan’s support for Syria’s reconstruction and stressed the importance of a stable and secure Syria that meets the […]

Saudi Arabia announces international alliance to establish Palestinian state

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Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of an international alliance with the goal of establishing a Palestinian state and advancing the two-state solution. Speaking at the UN ministerial meeting focused on the Palestinian issue, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called on global partners to join the initiative, representing a united effort from Arab, Islamic, […]

Coordinated Efforts Ensure Safe Hajj 2024 Despite High Temperatures

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Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel announced the successful health management during Hajj 2024, highlighting that no epidemics or widespread diseases were reported. This success was attributed to the coordinated efforts between the health system and Hajj security forces. Over 465,000 specialised treatment services were provided, including 141,000 services to unauthorised pilgrims. Al-Jalajel reassured the public […]

Saudi Arabia detains more than 300,000 individuals without Hajj permits

Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that its security forces had detained more than 300,000 unregistered individuals attempting to perform Hajj, about a week before its rituals begin. Among those detained recently were 153,998 foreigners who came with tourist visas instead of Hajj visas, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Director of Public […]

Saudi Arabia warns of hot summer in this year’s Hajj

As pilgrims prepare for Hajj this week, Saudi authorities have issued warnings about rising temperatures expected to reach up to 48ºC, according to the state news agency SPA. The spokesperson for the health ministry highlighted that the high temperatures pose “a major challenge” for this year’s Hajj season, which begins on June 14. He emphasised […]