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Arab News
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King Abdulaziz international Qur'an competition to begin on Saturday
RIYADH: The 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Qur'an will start on Saturday, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The competition is organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and will be held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Contestants from 128 countries around the world will participate, the largest number of participating countries since the competition was established more than 45 years ago. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, extended his gratitude and appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continuous support for the Holy Qur'an. 'The Ministry is honored to organize this prestigious competition, which is considered one of the most prominent international Qur'an competitions. It enjoys a high status, highlighting the Kingdom's leadership in caring for the Holy Quran,' Sheikh Abdullatif said. 'It brings together an elite group of memorizers of the book of God from various countries around the world in the holiest place on earth annually, in an honorable manner that reflects the Kingdom's mission to serve Islam and spread the values of moderation and balance,' he added.
Asharq Al-Awsat
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of France on National Day
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to France's President Emmanuel Macron on his country's National Day. King Salman wished Macron continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of France steady progress and prosperity. He also praised relations binding their countries, which both peoples are keen to strengthen. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Macron a similar cable on the occasion.
Arab News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Montenegro and Kiribati on their special days
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince on Sunday congratulated President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro on his country's National Day celebration. In a cable, King Salman wished Milatović "continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Montenegro steady progress and prosperity," the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Kingdom's prime minister, sent a similar message in a separate cable, according to SPA. Earlier on Saturday, the king and crown prince greeted Kiribati President Taneti Maamau on his country's Independence Day, wishing him and his constituents steady progress and prosperity. Montenegro, located in southeast Europe, became part of Yugoslavia in 1918 during the realignment of nations after World War I. After Yugoslavia broke up in 1992, Montenegro formed a federation with Serbia, but opted later to become an independent republic in 2006. Kiribati, an island republic in the central Pacific, gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. Both Montenegro and Kiribati are members of the United Nations.
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.
