JEDDAH: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has hailed the efforts by Saudi Arabia to make this year’s Hajj season successful.
He expressed appreciation to King Salman and the Saudi government for taking care of pilgrims.
Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Omari, director general of the Jordan News Agency, said: “The services provided to the pilgrims are clear to all.”
A number of guests from the Ministry of Defense also praised the organization for pilgrims.
A guest of King Salman from Palestine, who was hosted to perform Hajj at the king’s expense, thanked him for his hospitality.
Nasser Al-Din Al-Kanaki from Gaza said that King Salman offered a lot to the Palestinian people and their cause.
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GCC chief praises Saudi Arabia’s Hajj efforts
GCC chief praises Saudi Arabia’s Hajj efforts
Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone on Thursday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.
During the call, the two leaders reviewed the fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and discussed ways to strengthen and develop cooperation, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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