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Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Hajj minister reassures safe departure of Iranian pilgrims in call with head of Iran's Hajj Organization
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH— Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah held a phone call with head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Dr. Alireza Bayat on Sunday. During the call, Al-Rabiah reassured Dr. Bayat the safety and smooth implementation of the pilgrims' transfer plan at all stages of their return, from their departure from Makkah and Madinah through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah to the Jadidat Arar border crossing. Dr. Bayat expressed his deep thanks and gratitude to the King and the Crown Prince for the care and attention extended to the Iranian pilgrims throughout their stay in the Kingdom. He also appreciated the dedication of the minister and his continuous follow-up to facilitate their procedures and ensure their comfort at all stages of Hajj. The Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry's initiative to ensure safe return of the Iranian pilgrims comes in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and based on the recommendation of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to facilitate all the needs of Iranian pilgrims and ensure the provision of all necessary services until conditions are in place for their safe return to their homeland to join their families. The first group of Iranian pilgrims departed on Sunday, as part of the implementation plan overseen by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and monitored by a dedicated operations room that provided care and services to the pilgrims until the moment of their departure.
Saudi Gazette
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
FM Araghchi: Iran won't allow any disruption in relations with Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that relations with Saudi Arabia have become a matter of significant concern in light of recent developments, reported. He emphasized that Tehran is keen on maintaining bilateral relations and ensuring that the Hajj season is not affected. Araghchi emphasized that Iran will continue its fraternal relations with Saudi Arabia and will not allow any disruption to them. "The issue of relations with Saudi Arabia is receiving critical attention due to the recent developments. I am in contact with our friends in the mission of the Supreme Leader as well as with the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, to ensure that there is no disruption to the process of sending Iranian pilgrims or Hajj-related arrangements," he said. "We are completely serious about relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The neighborhood policy we initiated some time ago is a very important policy, and Saudi Arabia occupies a very important position in this policy," he added. It is noteworthy that the visit of Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to Iran and meeting top Iranian leaders last month was instrumental in further improving the bilateral relations between the two countries. During his official visit to the Iranian capital, the Saudi minister met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri.
Saudi Gazette
29-05-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Iranian pilgrim saved from heart attack in Makkah by Saudi medical team
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — A Saudi medical team in Makkah saved the life of an Iranian pilgrim who suffered a severe heart attack, performing emergency surgery within the critical first hour and enabling him to continue his Hajj journey. The incident underscores Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, specialized medical care to pilgrims through advanced facilities and qualified national personnel. According to a statement from the Makkah Health Cluster, the pilgrim arrived at the emergency department of King Abdullah Medical City suffering from acute chest pain caused by a severe heart attack. The medical team swiftly assessed the situation and performed immediate surgery within the so-called "golden hour," a vital period for preventing complications. The statement emphasized that the successful operation was carried out under Saudi Arabia's urgent care protocols, part of the national healthcare model designed to provide rapid interventions. The patient is now in stable condition, with no complications reported, and is expected to rejoin his Hajj group in the coming days to complete his pilgrimage. Ali Reza Bayat, head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, praised the Kingdom's efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during a meeting with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Wednesday.
Saba Yemen
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Ayatollah Khamenei: If Islamic Ummah united, Palestinian issue would not fabricated, Yemen would not subjected to these pressures
Tehran - Saba: Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Sayyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized that the interest of Muslims lies in their unity, and no other interest is above it. He said: If the Islamic Ummah had been united, the Palestinian issue would not have been fabricated, what is happening now in Gaza would not have happened, and Yemen would not have been subjected to all these pressures. This came, according to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA) during his meeting on Sunday with a group of officials from the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization. His Eminence considered the division and separation of the Islamic Ummah a condition for imposing the interests and ambitions of the colonialists, America, the Zionist entity, and other arrogant powers on peoples. He said: With the unity of the Ummah, security is established, and progress, solidarity, and cooperation among Islamic countries become possible. The opportunity of Hajj must also be viewed within this framework. Ayatollah Khamenei said: 'Knowing and understanding the various objectives and dimensions of the Hajj rituals by pilgrims to the House of God is a very important prelude to performing this duty correctly.' Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
