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Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal is among those who offered the funeral prayer for the Grand Mufti at King Salman Mosque in Jeddah.
Gulf leaders express condolences over the passing of Grand Mufti  
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Several leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states have offered their condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman over the passing of Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh.Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, expressed their condolences in separate messages sent to the King.In a message sent to King Salman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Kingdom, its government and people. He prayed to God Almighty to bestow the deceased His mercy and a place in His Paradise, as well as to grant patience and solace to...
September 23, 2025

Gulf leaders express condolences over the passing of Grand Mufti  

Funeral prayers in absentia were offered for the late Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh after the Asr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Funeral prayers in absentia were offered for the late Grand Mufti in mosques across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Funeral prayers in absentia were offered for the late Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh after the Asr prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, and in all mosques across Saudi Arabia. This was in line with a directive issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.Several regional emirs, deputy emirs, governors, senior officials, scholars and a large number of the faithful attended the prayers. Emir of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan was among those who performed prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque. Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal offered the funeral prayer at King Salman Mosque in Jeddah.Emir of Al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf offered the prayer at the King Abdulaziz Mosque in Sakaka...
September 23, 2025

Funeral prayers in absentia were offered for the late Grand Mufti in mosques across Saudi Arabia

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, European Council President António Costa hailed Saudi Arabia and France for their initiative in bringing the international community together at a critical moment for peace in the Middle East.
European Council hails Saudi-French initiative for Middle East peace
Saudi Gazette reportBRUSSELS — European Council President António Costa hailed Saudi Arabia and France for their initiative in bringing the international community together at a critical moment for peace in the Middle East. He made the remarks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.Costa stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached an unprecedented and catastrophic level. He called for urgent international action to stop the bloodshed, citing years of conflict and violence in the region.Costa also strongly condemned the ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and the escalation in the West Bank. He demanded an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted and safe access for humanitarian aid, and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages.It is...
September 23, 2025

European Council hails Saudi-French initiative for Middle East peace

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, France, the United Nations, and all participating countries for the historic New York Declaration in the United Nations conference.
Abbas thanking Saudi Arabia and UN for advancing Palestine statehood recognition
Saudi Gazette reportJERUSALEM — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, France, the United Nations, and all participating countries for the historic New York Declaration in the United Nations conference. Approved by the General Assembly, this declaration aims to end the humanitarian crisis and occupation, establishing an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, existing alongside Israel in security and peace.In his speech, read on his behalf at the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution at the UN General Assembly headquarters in New York, Abbas emphasized that the declaration underscores the urgent need to halt the war on the...
September 23, 2025

Abbas thanking Saudi Arabia and UN for advancing Palestine statehood recognition

Saudi Arabia reiterated its call to all countries to recognize the Palestinian state and to continue taking concrete steps to support the Palestinian Authority and to consolidate the two-state solution.
Saudi Arabia welcomes recognition of Palestinian state by 7 countries, including France and Belgium
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the recognition of the Palestinian state by France, Belgium and five other countries during the international high-level conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution, which was co-chaired by the Kingdom and France at the UN General Assembly headquarters in New York. Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Andorra, and San Marino joined France and Belgium in recognizing the State of Palestine. The move of these countries followed the recognition of the Palestinian state by Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal on Sunday.“The continued recognition of the State of Palestine by various countries reaffirms the international consensus on the inherent right of the Palestinian...
September 23, 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomes recognition of Palestinian state by 7 countries, including France and Belgium

Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for late Grand Mufti in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday performed the funeral prayer for Saudi Arabia’s late Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.The Royal Court announced earlier in the day that Sheikh Abdulaziz, who also served as head of the Council of Senior Scholars, passed away in Riyadh at the age of 82.The funeral prayer was held after the Asr prayer, with large numbers of officials, scholars, and citizens in attendance.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered that funeral prayers in absentia also be performed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, and in all mosques across the Kingdom.In a statement, the Royal Court said: “With the...
September 23, 2025

Crown Prince leads funeral prayer for late Grand Mufti in Riyadh

Economy minister to attend UN summit in New York on Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Al-Ibrahim will attend the First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Economy, in New York on Wednesday. The summit will be held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.The summit, the first of its kind, aims to unify the efforts of countries and international financial institutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.Several heads of state and leaders of financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, will participate in the event.The summit will discuss a number of topics related to the Sustainable Development Goals and the latest...
September 23, 2025

Economy minister to attend UN summit in New York on Wednesday

Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh
Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh passes away
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Head of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh passed away in Riyadh on Tuesday morning, the Royal Court announced in a statement. He was 82.Funeral prayer for him will be held at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh after the Asr prayer on Tuesday.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered that funeral prayers in absentia also be performed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, and in all mosques across the Kingdom. The King and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have offered their condolences to his family, the Saudi people, and the Islamic world.“With the passing of Al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic world have lost a...
September 23, 2025

Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh passes away

The anthem of unity: The story of Saudi Arabia’s national song
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Every sovereign state carries a national anthem, music and words that embody its independence, pride, and identity.In Saudi Arabia, the journey to its current anthem reflects decades of history, from the first composition in the mid-20th century to the adoption of lyrics that continue to echo across generations. The first melody In 1946 (1365 AH), musician Abdulrahman Al-Khatib entrusted with composing the Kingdom’s first royal anthem.This instrumental piece, performed by military bands, became the music that welcomed dignitaries and accompanied state occasions.It was a march without lyrics, but its solemn tones symbolized sovereignty and unity. Words of loyalty in the era of King Saud In 1958 (1377 AH), poet Mohammed Talat composed a lyrical piece to...
September 23, 2025

The anthem of unity: The story of Saudi Arabia’s national song

What the Kings said: Words of pride and nationhood
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The story of Saudi Arabia is not only told in its history books but also echoed in the words of its Kings.Since the founding of the Kingdom in 1932, its monarchs have used their voices to affirm unity, inspire loyalty, and chart the path of development.From the founding decree of King Abdulaziz to the speeches of King Salman in the era of Vision 2030, the words of Saudi rulers reflect both the nation’s challenges and its aspirations. King Abdulaziz: “Our strength is in unity” The founder, King Abdulaziz Al Saud, understood that words could carry the weight of legitimacy.His declarations after the unification emphasized that the new state was built on Islamic principles and the loyalty of its people.In messages recorded in Um Al-Qura, he described...
September 23, 2025

What the Kings said: Words of pride and nationhood

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