King Salman asks people of Saudi Arabia to pray on Thursday for rain

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)
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Updated 27 November 2024
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King Salman asks people of Saudi Arabia to pray on Thursday for rain

RIYADH: King Salman called on Muslims in Saudi Arabia to pray on Thursday for rain, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

“Everyone who is able should be keen to perform the prayer, in accordance with the tradition of Prophet Muhammad,” the Royal Court said.

Muslims are often asked to pray for rainfall in times of drought or other water shortages.


Saudi FM holds talks with counterparts from Iraq, Jordan, Turkiye and Spain

Updated 17 January 2026
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Saudi FM holds talks with counterparts from Iraq, Jordan, Turkiye and Spain

  • Discussions focused on efforts to enhance cooperation and support security and stability in the Middle East region

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his counterparts from Iraq, Jordan, Turkiye and Spain to discuss relations and the latest regional and international developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

According to SPA, the discussions with Fuad Hussein, Ayman Safadi, Hakan Fidan and Jose Manuel Albares focused on efforts to enhance cooperation and support security and stability in the Middle East region.