Saudi Islamic affairs minister, Malaysian counterpart discuss moderation, rejection of extremism

Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh holds talks with Malaysia’s Islamic Affairs Minister Dr. Mujahid Yusof on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Updated 22 January 2020
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Saudi Islamic affairs minister, Malaysian counterpart discuss moderation, rejection of extremism

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh on Tuesday received Malaysia’s Islamic Affairs Minister Dr. Mujahid Yusof. Al-Asheikh briefed him on his ministry’s efforts to spread Islam according to the approach of moderation and rejection of extremism.
Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Bentin received the Malaysian minister on Monday. They discussed Malaysian pilgrims’ affairs and early preparations to serve them.
The two sides signed an agreement that organizes the arrival of pilgrims coming from Malaysia, and arranges services to be provided for them during their stay at the holy sites.

 


Crown prince, Qatar Emir discuss regional developments in phone call

Updated 02 January 2026
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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.