Muslim World League chief addresses Second Consultative Meeting with Pakistani religious scholars
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Muslim World League chief addresses Second Consultative Meeting with Pakistani religious scholars
MWL Secretary-General Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa (left) speaking during the Second Consultative Meeting with Pakistani religious scholars in Islamabad. (SPA)
Muslim World League chief addresses Second Consultative Meeting with Pakistani religious scholars
Updated 16 October 2025
SPA
RIYADH: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa inaugurated the Second Consultative Meeting with Pakistani religious scholars in Islamabad.
In his address, Al-Issa highlighted the need for unity and consensus on key issues confronting the Muslim world, and called for a collective scholarly stance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
He said the meeting aims to reaffirm the legitimacy of diverse jurisprudential views, which is a longstanding feature of Islamic scholarship that enriches the Islamic tradition and embodies the tolerance and inclusiveness of Shariah.
Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025
New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport
Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight
Updated 15 December 2025
Arab News
JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded a new historic milestone on Sunday with the arrival of the 50-millionth passenger for year 2025.
The 50 million milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
It also placed KAIA among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. The figure represents a 1.83 percent growth from 49.1 million passenger arrival recorded in 2024.
“This achievement reflects the qualitative transformation at KAIA and its growing status as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world,” the report said.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah. (SPA)
It also underscores the airport’s vital role in enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global tourist destination and a gateway to the Two Holy Mosques by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
KAIA serves as a gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah.
She was welcomed by JEDCO’s leadership, who greeted her and presented a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.
JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Mazen Johar said that reaching 50 million passengers reflects the airport’s high operational readiness and marks a pivotal milestone in preparations to double this figure in the coming years.
