BEIRUT: The Saudi Arabian Charge d’Affaires in Lebanon, Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari, held a Ramadan Iftar banquet at his residence in Al-Birzeh on Saturday evening in honor of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in presence of Adviser at the Saudi Royal Court Nizar Al-Alula.
Bukhari delivered a speech welcoming all, praising the distinguished relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Lebanon.
For his part, the Lebanese Prime Minister also delivered a speech in which he stressed the depth of relations between the two countries.
“All the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wants from Lebanon is to remain united in facing the challenges and to maintain our Arabism and our commitment to the Taif Agreement,” he said, adding that “the history of the Kingdom with Lebanon is good and full of cooperation.”
Hariri expressed his thanks and appreciation to Saudi leaders for their permanent standing alongside Lebanon, saying: “The Kingdom has always wanted stability, safety, development and peace for Lebanon.”
Saudi Arabian embassy in Lebanon hosts Iftar in honor of Prime Minister Saad Hariri
Saudi Arabian embassy in Lebanon hosts Iftar in honor of Prime Minister Saad Hariri
- Saudi Arabian Charge d’Affaires in Lebanon, Walid bin Abdullah Bukhari, held a Ramadan Iftar banquet at his residence in Al-Birzeh
- ebanese Prime Minister also delivered a speech in which he stressed the depth of relations between the two countries
Hajj minister inspects Makkah development projects
MAKKAH: Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has inspected several development projects currently underway at the holy sites in Makkah in preparation for this year’s pilgrimage.
The tour covered several key projects being implemented by the Kidana Development Co., the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites.
The minister also reviewed progress on the construction of the 400-bed Emergency Hospital Project, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The developments also focus on creating a more spacious and flexible urban environment, and providing comfortable public spaces for pilgrims.
The minister’s tour included pilgrim rest areas that provide facilities along pedestrian routes. Improvements will include seating, shade, cooling fans, and improvements to pathways and services across 36,000 sq. meters.
The minister also reviewed a cooling project surrounding Jabal Al-Rahmah (Mount Arafat), which aims to reduce the impact of high temperatures.
During the tour, the minister visited several sites offering cultural content highlighting the history of the holy sites.
