Tunisian president praises Saudi Arabia’s efforts to organize Hajj

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Tunisia’s President Kais Saied and the Kingdom’s ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr meet Tunisian pilgrims. (SPA)
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The first group of Tunisian pilgrims to leave for Hajj can be seen at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. (SPA)
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The first group of Tunisian pilgrims to leave for Hajj can be seen at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. (SPA)
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Updated 21 June 2022
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Tunisian president praises Saudi Arabia’s efforts to organize Hajj

  • Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Tunisia said Kingdom is honored to serve pilgrims

RIYADH: Tunisia’s President Kais Saied has praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to organize Hajj 2022 and improve the services offered to pilgrims every year, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

During a speech before he saw off the first group of Tunisian pilgrims at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, Saied said: “Major projects at the holy sites have helped facilitate the rituals of Hajj and enabled pilgrims to perform their rituals easily and with tranquility.”

The Kingdom’s ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr and Tunisia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Ibrahim Chaibi were among officials who were at the airport before 253 pilgrims departed for Saudi Arabia.

Al-Saqr said that the Kingdom is honored to serve pilgrims and providing them with all possible means to perform their rituals comfortably.


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou speaks at a press conference about improving trade relations between Cyprus and Egypt.
Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

  • Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94
  • He led the country between 1988 and 1993

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulide after the passing of one of his predecessors.
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94. He led the country between 1988 and 1993.
The king and crown prince also extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Cyprus, Saudi Press Agency reported.