MAKKAH—Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held talks with interior ministers of several countries at the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah on Wednesday. They include Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control of Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi, Iraqi Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. Abdulamir Al-Shammari, Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar, and Kuwait’s Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. During the meeting, they discussed ways to further enhance security cooperation and coordination between Saudi Arabia and these countries. A number of topics of mutual interest were also…
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LIMASSOL — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Limassol, Cyprus on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the informal Foreign Affairs Council meeting. During the meeting, the ministers discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to further strengthen and develop them. The meeting also addressed the latest regional and international developments and included an exchange of views on those developments. Saudi Ambassador to Cyprus Fawaz Alshubaili attended the meeting. Source: Saudi Gazette
A line she typed in passing, asking her husband for money to cover a credit card bill, became the evidence that turned years of marital transfers into a debt she was ordered to repay. She did not think she was writing a legal document. She was a wife, asking her husband for money, mentioning in passing that she needed it to cover a credit card bill. The message sat in their chat for years, the kind of line exchanged in every marriage. Then the marriage ended. And that single line walked into a UAE courtroom and changed her life. Ahmed…
JEDDAH—Saudi Arabia has provided $150 million in urgent support in the form of petroleum derivatives to cover the diesel and fuel oil needs of power plants across Yemen’s governorates. This initiative comes as an extension of Saudi Arabia’s support for the Yemeni people in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and the follow-up of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. The support, channeled through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, aims to bolster the stability of the electricity grid, improve the…
MINA—The Saudi Ministry of Health advised pilgrims to pay close attention to foot care by regularly checking their feet, choosing comfortable footwear, and washing and drying their feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. The ministry also advised pilgrims to avoid walking barefoot, noting that people with diabetes are among the groups most vulnerable to cuts and ulcers. Female pilgrims were urged to wear appropriate socks to help prevent blisters and skin irritation, thereby reducing injuries associated with walking and movement during Hajj rituals. The ministry also encouraged pilgrims to contact the 937 service number for assistance and medical consultations. The…
One lucky ticket holder became Dh30 million richer on Wednesday night after winning the UAE Lottery jackpot on Eid Al Adha. The winning ticket matched all six numbers — 4, 9, 18, 20, 22 and 24, along with Lucky Number 8 in Draw No. 260527, held at 9.30pm on May 27. According to results published by The UAE Lottery, one player hit the jackpot prize of Dh30 million, while thousands of others also walked away with smaller cash rewards across multiple prize categories. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. No winner was recorded…
CAIRO — The Saudi Embassy in Cairo oversaw the medical evacuation of three critically ill Saudi citizens to the Kingdom. The airlifting was undertaken, in coordination with the Consulate General in Alexandria and in cooperation with the relevant Egyptian authorities, to complete their medical treatment. The Embassy explained that two patients were airlifted via Cairo International Airport and one via Alexandria Airport on a Ministry of Defense medical evacuation aircraft to the Kingdom so as to enable them continue receiving necessary medical treatment. Source: Saudi Gazette
MINA — The Ministry of Health called on Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing shaving tools with others during tahallul (exiting from Ihram) to preserve their safety and prevent the transmission of infection through personal items. The ministry stressed the importance of adhering to preventive guidelines during ritual performance, including carrying an umbrella, drinking water regularly, wearing a mask in crowded areas, and avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours. Inspections of barbershops at holy sites The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Mayoralty, has continued its operational and oversight plans at the holy sites on Eid…
The day on Thursday will be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Low clouds appear over the eastern coast by morning. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, with a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 30 kmph. Temperatures could be as high as 49ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 43ºC in Abu Dhabi and 40ºC in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 27ºC in Abu Dhabi and 28ºC in Dubai and 22ºC in internal…
MINA — Inspection teams from the Ministry of Commerce carried out field inspections and supply monitoring tours at the holy sites to ensure market readiness and the availability of goods needed to serve pilgrims during the Hajj days. The ministry reported an abundant availability of food products, supplies, and essential commodities, noting that more than 622 million essential items have been supplied since the beginning of Dhul Hijjah. These include bread, bottled water, dairy products, juices, soft drinks, and ice. Source: Saudi Gazette