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- Leaders
Lt. Gen. Al-Yahya: Makkah Road Launch in Maldives Highlights Strong Ties in Pilgrim Services
Lieutenant General Suleiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Makkah Road Initiative, stated that the launch of the initiative in the Republic of Maldives is a result of the close and constructive cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. He emphasized that it reflects the deep fraternal ties and longstanding partnership between the two nations. Lieutenant General Al-Yahya highlighted that the Makkah Road Initiative embodies the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The initiative demonstrates their unwavering commitment to serving Islam and Muslims, particularly by easing the pilgrimage experience from the moment pilgrims depart their home countries until they complete their Hajj journey and return. He further explained that the implementation of the initiative in the Maldives will allow eligible travelers to complete a range of travel procedures electronically in advance. This streamlined process will save time and effort at the departure point and ensure a smoother arrival in Saudi Arabia. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Road initiative to serve pilgrims Hajj Guide: What to Do before Arriving in Makkah? All You Need to Know about Hajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide Discover Top Hotels Near Masjid Al-Haram for Hajj 2025 Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
Saudi Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Crown Prince affirms regional deescalation and end to Gaza war
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman underlined the need for deescalation in the region and stopping the war in the Gaza Strip. Opening the Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh on Wednesday, the Crown Prince applauded US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria. The summit, convened at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, was co-chaired by the Crown Prince and Donald Trump. In his speech, the Crown Prince reaffirmed the Gulf states' strong partnership with the United States, saying that it is instrumental in ensuring the stability and security of the region. He pinned great hope of the Gulf states on continuing work with the US. 'We are aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing our region and we strive with you and with our GCC brothers to deescalate tensions in the region and to stop the war in Gaza and to find a permanent and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian crisis in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions, thus achieving security and peace for the peoples of the region,' the Crown Prince said, addressing Trump. 'We stress our support to ending conflicts through peaceful means,' he emphasized. At the outset of his speech, the Crown Prince highlighted the importance of the meeting in the presence of President Trump, saying that the summit meeting is an extension of the historic relationship and strategic partnership between the Gulf countries and the United States of America, which has grown and developed over the past decades to become a model of joint cooperation. "This summit reflects our commitment to collective action to strengthen our relations and expand and develop our strategic partnerships to meet the aspirations of our countries and peoples," he said. The GCC-US Summit, held with President Trump in 2017, emphasized the importance of strengthening the security of the GCC states, protecting their interests, combating terrorism and eliminating terrorist organizations. The summit also highlighted the significance of enhancing the military, security, and defense capabilities of the GCC states, confronting various threats, and meeting regional and international challenges with a shared vision to achieve regional and international security and stability. The Crown Prince emphasized that GCC states share the United States' belief in the importance of economic partnership and trade cooperation. "The United States is a major trading and investment partner for our countries, with the volume of trade exchange between the GCC states and the US reaching approximately $120 billion in 2024. We look forward to continuing to work with the United States to exchange trade, strengthen economic relations, and open new horizons to take advantage of opportunities and cooperate in all fields to achieve our common interests," he noted. Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized that "the future we aspire to through achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stable and secure environment. We also affirm our support for everything that would end crises and end conflict through peaceful means." "From this standpoint, the Kingdom continues to encourage dialogue between the Yemeni parties and reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen. We will continue our efforts to end the crisis in Sudan through the Jeddah Initiative, which enjoys Saudi-American sponsorship, leading to a complete ceasefire in Sudan. We emphasize the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and the need to support the efforts made by the Syrian government to achieve security and stability." In this regard, the Crown Prince commended the decision made by President Donald Trump on Tuesday to lift sanctions on Syria, which will alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people and open a new page toward growth and prosperity. "We reiterate our support the initiatives led by the Lebanese President and government for reforming institutions, restricting arms to the state, and preserving Lebanon's sovereignty and integrity," he said. Regarding the Ukrainian crisis, the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom's readiness to continue its efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to end the Ukrainian crisis. "We welcome the efforts of President Trump and his endeavors to end this crisis, to which the president attaches great importance." "Our summit today affirms our commitment to continued cooperation and coordination on regional and international issues, believing in the importance of this in establishing support, security, and stability in the region and the world. We look forward to this summit contributing to achieving its shared goals, which will serve the interests of growth, prosperity, and progress for our peoples," he said.
Al Etihad
14-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
On behalf of the UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi leads UAE delegation to Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh
14 May 2025 14:02 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation to the Gulf-US Summit held on Wednesday in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Highness has participated in the meeting, which was attended by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and US President Donald Trump, to discuss ways to further strengthen friendship and cooperation between the GCC and the US. The summit also addressed recent regional and international developments and explored avenues to enhance security and stability across the Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his sincere appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for hosting the summit, which serves as a valuable opportunity to further strengthen the deep-rooted bonds of friendship and historic cooperation between the GCC and the US. His Highness reaffirmed the importance of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the US, enabling both sides to advance toward broader horizons of cooperation in a way that fulfils the aspirations and shared interests of their Highness also expressed his full confidence that the summit would further strengthen the existing strategic partnership and drive continued growth and progress across key sectors. His Highness underscored the importance of enhancing political, economic and security coordination between the GCC and the US to further build a prosperous future for the people of the Highness emphasised that advancing regional and global peace and stability requires effective collaboration and joint action, particularly in light of current global and regional Highness highlighted the pivotal role of the US in further promoting regional security and stability, noting that the summit reinforces the longstanding and historic partnership between the two sides, as well as their shared commitment to promoting peace and Highness also commended the efforts of President Donald Trump's administration in mediating a ceasefire deal between India and Pakistan, reaffirming the importance of dialogue as the only viable path to resolving disputes and strengthening relations for the benefit of both nations and the broader South Asian Highness praised ongoing initiatives aimed at reaching sustainable, peaceful solutions to various regional and international issues. In this context, His Highness expressed optimism about recent rounds of diplomatic dialogue between the United States and Iran, and reaffirmed the UAE's support for efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote regional stability and Highness reiterated the UAE's commitment to constructive cooperation with President Trump's administration and support for efforts to identify long-term solutions to regional challenges that foster development and serve the interests of all Highness also reaffirmed the UAE's steadfast commitment to dialogue and diplomacy, a principle embodied by the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, championed by President Trump. The historic agreement marked a strategic milestone in advancing peace and regional cooperation. In this context, His Highness underlined the importance of coordinated efforts to reach a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians, and achieve a just and comprehensive settlement that guarantees the rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its Highness stated: 'The ties between the GCC and the United States transcend traditional diplomatic frameworks, surpassing conventional horizons. A shared commitment to cooperation has forged dynamic partnerships and yielded significant achievements in emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, advanced technology, space exploration and the development of peaceful nuclear energy programs, among others.'His Highness added that growing economic and trade integration among GCC states has helped create shared opportunities, particularly through a focus on key sectors such as economic development, energy, technological advancement and joint efforts to address common security challenges. In conclusion, His Highness reaffirmed the UAE's firm commitment to building a prosperous future grounded in security and stability, while serving shared interests regionally and globally and looking forward to continued advancement of diplomacy and wisdom in shaping US-GCC cooperation across political and economic fields. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Barnama
Prophet's Mosque Launches Operational Plan For Hajj Season 1446 AH
MADINAH, May 13 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque on Monday launched a multi-pillar operational plan for the Prophet's Mosque during the 1446 AH Hajj season, aimed at promoting moderation and conveying the humanitarian message of pilgrimage. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the plan encompasses 100 enriching awareness initiatives and five smart enrichment pathways to enhance the digital experience for Hajj pilgrims. Additionally, it features 20 enriching pathways covering seven religious specialities, designed to convey the message of Hajj to the world in multiple languages, while supporting the Prophet's Mosque's message of moderation and balance. bootstrap slideshow The plan is built on three main pillars. First, it leverages the sanctity of the Hajj time by emphasising the significance of the Hajj pilgrimage and its global message of moderation. Second, it enhances the sanctity of place by sharing the guidance of the Holy Mosques with the world. Finally, it provides a rich spiritual experience focused on quality, excellence, and innovation within a structured framework. These efforts aim to align with the moderate message of Hajj and its global impact. In his speech during the launch of the plan, Head of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque Abdulrahman Al-Sudais affirmed that the Prophet Mosque's religious affairs agency has dedicated all its resources to serve the Hajj pilgrims and ensure a unique spiritual experience. He added that the plan will leverage digital transformation tools and artificial intelligence to reduce barriers of time and space and to convey the moderate and humanitarian message of Hajj to the world in various languages. -- BERNAMA-SPA
Saudi Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
King Salman invites Gulf leaders to attend Gulf-US summit
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has extended invitations to leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to attend the Gulf-US summit, scheduled to be held in Riyadh. The summit is part of US President Donald Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE this week. The US president will arrive in Riyadh on Tuesday, May 13. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshaal Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a written letter from the King, including an invitation to attend the summit. The letter was delivered by the Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid during a meeting in Kuwait. Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman received a written message from King Salman including an invitation to attend the Gulf-US Summit. Saudi Ambassador to Oman Ibrahim bin Saad bin Bishan delivered the message to Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi during their meeting in Muscat,. King Hamad Al-Khalifa of Bahrain also received a written message from King Salman including an invitation to attend the summit. The message was delivered by the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif Al-Sudairy. During the meeting, King Hamad Al-Khalifa expressed his thanks and appreciation to King Salman, praising the close and solid historical ties between the two Kingdoms and the continuous development of fraternal cooperation and coordination at all levels to achieve the best interests of both peoples. He also expressed his pride over King Salman's benevolent efforts to strengthen Bahraini-Saudi relations and Saudi Arabia's pioneering role in developing the joint Gulf action, deepening ties and cooperation between the GCC countries, and consolidating the foundations of security, stability, and peace in the the American news website Axios reported that during his meeting with the Gulf leaders, Trump will present his country's vision for engagement with the Middle Eastern affairs, as well as clarify his policy priorities in the region.
