Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated

Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh inaugurated the projects.
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Updated 31 October 2025
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Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated

RIYADH: Several development projects for mosques and grand mosques across Al-Baha governorates were inaugurated on Thursday by Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, with a total value of more than SR74 million ($19.7 million).

The initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to preserving and upgrading religious facilities.

The projects were launched at a ceremony hosted by the ministry’s Al-Baha branch, bringing together deputy ministers and regional directors-general from across Saudi Arabia.

The unveiling coincides with the minister’s inspection visit to the region, aimed at identifying local requirements for ministry services and ensuring alignment with its core mission. These field visits are conducted in accordance with leadership directives to maintain direct oversight of the ministry’s operations nationwide.


Jordanian king receives credentials of Saudi ambassador in Amman

Updated 07 December 2025
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Jordanian king receives credentials of Saudi ambassador in Amman

  • King Abdullah recognizes strong ties between two nations

LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan received the credentials of the Saudi ambassador, Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan, during a ceremony at Basman Palace in Amman on Sunday.

The prince’s official title will be “ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” to Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

King Abdullah recognized the strong ties between the two nations and wished the ambassador success in enhancing them.

The monarch also accepted the credentials of several other ambassadors, namely, Khaled El Abyad from Egypt, Brigitte Tawk from Lebanon, Louis-Martin Aumais from Canada, Paula Ganly from Australia, James Holtsnider from the US, Guo Wei from China and Shahin Shakir Abdullayev from Azerbaijan.

Yousef Issawi, chief of Jordan’s Royal Hashemite Court, and Ayman Safadi, the nation’s foreign minister, also attended the ceremony, the Petra news agency reported.