Government | Monday 10 June, 2019 9:43 am

‘Furijat’ initiative releasing detainees from financial debt

On May 29, Minister of Interior Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif launched the “Furijat” initiative, which allows people to contribute funds to assist detainees in prison for failing to pay off their debts through the proper channels or for defaulting on payments. So far, thanks to ...

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Government | Wednesday 5 June, 2019 12:07 pm

Saudi crown prince sends Eid congratulations to troops, citizens on southern border

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Assistant Minister of Defense Mohammed Al-Ayesh, Saudi Military Chief of Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, Commander of the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States Lt. Gen. Eid Al-Shalawi, commanders of armed forces branches and...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 2:20 am

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Tuesday

Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will begin in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, June 4, the Saudi Supreme Court has announced. The Shawwal crescent moon was visible from some parts of the Kingdom on Monday evening, meaning Eid will begin the following day. The court on Saturday called on all Muslims...

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Government | Tuesday 4 June, 2019 12:30 am

Company created to undertake development efforts at holy sites in Saudi Arabia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a board meeting of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites on Monday at Al-Safa Palace, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The board approved a strategic plan for the holy city of Makkah and holy sites. It also ordered the start and preparation...

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Government | Sunday 2 June, 2019 6:30 am

Saudi Arabia calls for sighting Shawwal, Eid Al-Fitr moon on Monday

The Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, 1440H, corresponding to June 3, 2019. This will signal the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al-Fitr, or Festival of Breaking ...

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Government | Saturday 1 June, 2019 4:39 am

14th Islamic Summit of OIC Kicks Off under Chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

 The 14th Islamic summit of the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) started under the theme "Hand in Hand Towards Future" at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah this evening under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Upon arrival of Their...

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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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