Saudi Monarch receives Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani

The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received at his guest residence here last night Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassem Al Thani.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques welcomed Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani, confirming the depth of the fraternal and historical ties binding the peoples of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar.

King Salman asserted the constant and continuing keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the comfort of pilgrims and its offering all its capabilities for them to perform their rituals in ease, comfort and quietness.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani expressed profound thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for approving a proposal submitted by Vice Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud regarding the entrance of Qatari pilgrims to Saudi Arabia via Salwa border post to perform Haj and allowing the entry of all Qatari citizens who are planning to enter the Kingdom for Haj without obtaining electronic permits following his mediation.

Shaikh Abdulla pointed to the order given by the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to transport all Qatari pilgrims from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, and Ehsa International Airport as well as his order to rush special flights to be operated by SAUDIA to Doha airport to pick all Qatari pilgrims from the Qatari capital for the city of Jeddah and provide all kinds of hospitality on his own expense as part of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques pilgrim guest program for Haj and Umrah, a confirmation of the depth of fraternity ties linking the Saudi and Qatari peoples as well as the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the royal family in Qatar, SPA also reported.

Source : BNA