Travel permits to Iraq to be issued via Absher

Updated 27 September 2016
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Travel permits to Iraq to be issued via Absher

RIYADH: Col. Ma’la Al-Otaibi, spokesman of the Passports Directorate in the Eastern Province, said that the directorate will soon grant travel permits for those wishing to travel to Iraq. This can be done through registering for an appointment on the website of the Ministry of Interior using the “Absher” system, as reported by local media.
Al-Otaibi added that the Passports Directorate is currently working in conjunction with the National Information Center to add the service to Absher so that applicants can register for appointments to obtain travel permits to Iraq. Work on the service is expected to be completed soon, which will in turn facilitate a smooth and easy travel procedure for citizens wishing to travel to Iraq.


Saudi foreign minister arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egyptian president

Updated 05 January 2026
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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egyptian president

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan will discuss regional developments with Egyptian officials

LONDON: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Cairo for an official visit on Sunday evening.

He is scheduled to meet with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Prince Faisal will discuss ways to enhance Saudi-Egyptian relations across various sectors, and talks will also focus on regional developments, SPA added.