MWL chief meets Spanish officials in Madrid

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MWL chief Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets Pedro Rollan, president of the Senate of Spain, in Madrid. (X: @MWLOrg_en)
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MWL chief Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets Pedro Rollan, president of the Senate of Spain, in Madrid. (X: @MWLOrg_en)
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MWL chief Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets Hana Jalloul, vice-chair of the EU Committee on Foreign Affairs. (X: @MWLOrg_en)
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MWL chief Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meets Maria Francisca Carazo Villalonga, mayor of Granada city. (X: @MWLOrg_en)
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Updated 19 November 2025
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MWL chief meets Spanish officials in Madrid

RIYADH: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met Pedro Rollan, president of the Senate of Spain, in Madrid on Wednesday. 

The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between the MWL and the Spanish Senate and exploring shared concerns. Key topics included advancing dialogue and cross-cultural communication to promote peace amid rising civilizational tensions.

Discussions also highlighted the league’s initiatives supporting Muslim minorities and fostering their positive integration into national communities.

Al-Issa received the Senate’s highest medal, the MWL posted on X.

Rollan praised the league for promoting Islamic values of tolerance, coexistence, and bridge-building. He noted the importance of the Charter of Makkah as highlighted by the UN, religious leaders, and international research centers. 

He also likened the city of Toledo’s historical role to the MWL’s current efforts, which emphasize the importance of religious diversity. 

Al-Issa also had separate discussions with Hana Jalloul, vice-chair of the EU Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Maria Francisca Carazo Villalonga, mayor of Granada.


Syrian aviation officials explore possible deal with Saudi ground services firm

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Syrian aviation officials explore possible deal with Saudi ground services firm

DAMASCUS: Syrian aviation officials met with officials and representatives from Saudi Ground Services (SGS) to explore a possible partnership for ground handling services at Syrian airports.

Authority Chief Omar Al-Hosari met with Mohammed Bin AbdulKarim Mazi, the SGS chief executive, and other company officials to explore opportunities for technical and operational collaboration, state news agency SANA reported.

SGS operates at 28 airports across the Kingdom and serves domestic and international carriers.

Discussions involved upgrading operational efficiency and aligning airport services with international standards, SANA said.

Saudi Arabia and Syria early in February signed an agreement to launch 45 development initiatives, expanding economic cooperation as the two countries step up efforts to rebuild Syria’s economy.

Saudi carrier flynas also signed a pact with the Syrian aviation officials to establish a new commercial airline under the name flynas Syria.

The new carrier will be a joint venture, with 51 percent ownership held by the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport and 49 percent by flynas. Operations are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of this year.