The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud issued today a number of Royal Orders as follows:
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received at Yamamah Palace in Riyadh today United States Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. During the meeting, they emphasized the depth of the historical relations between the two countries, in addition to discussing economic and financial fields between the Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on one side and the United States on the other side.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Command of the Coalition Forces Supporting the Legitimate Government of Yemen announced today that they had intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militias at 9pm local time. The missile was launched from Saada province toward the Makkah area. Saudi air defense was able to intercept the missile and destroy it about 65 km from Makkah without causing any damage on the ground. There were no injuries.
The coalition air forces launched a strike on the missile's launch site.
Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met this evening with United States Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who is in the Kingdom to participate Ministers of Finance of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the United States.
The Foreign Ministry today expressed Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack, which took place at a police academy in Quetta, Pakistan, resulting in death and wounding of scores of cadets and people.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry renewed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Pakistan and offering condolence to the families of the victims and the Government and people of Pakistan, and wished the injured a quick recovery.
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Naif, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, received in Riyadh today the Commander of the US Central Command Gen. Joseph Votel. During their meeting, they reviewed the prospects for greater cooperation between the two countries and the latest developments in the Middle East. The meeting was attended by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Advisor to the Minister of Defense, Chief of the General Intelligence Khalid bin Ali Al-Himaidan, and US Ambassador to the Kingdom Joseph Westphal .
The Foreign Ministry today expressed the Kingdom's strong condemnation of the bombing which targeted a hotel in Kenya, causing a number of casualties. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the families of the victims and to Kenya's government and people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today designated as supporters of terrorism two individuals and a business over their links to Hezbollah.
Those sanctioned are Lebanese nationals Muhammad Al-Mukhtar Falah Kallas and Hasan Jamal-al-Din; and the Iraq and Lebanon-based Global Cleaners (aka: GLBAL CLEN S.A.R.L.).
(WASHINGTON, DC) – The Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) in Yemen issued the following statement today based on the initial findings of its investigation:
The JIAT initiated an investigation into the Oct. 8, 2016, ceremony hall bombing immediately after it sadly occurred. The Coalition Forces Command have fully cooperated with this investigation.
Health requirements that must be met by Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers (updates will be issued as needed):
The Ministry of Health has established a number of requirements that must be met by visitors to obtain an Entry Visa for Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj season 1434 H. These health regulations include:
1 - Yellow Fever