MWL introduces updated strategy and framework

The MWL event, held at the league’s headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures, according to a recent report. (Supplied)
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The MWL event, held at the league’s headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures, according to a recent report. (Supplied)
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Updated 13 July 2025
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MWL introduces updated strategy and framework

The MWL event, held at the league’s headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures.
  • The event, held at the league’s headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures
  • Modernization initiative reflects league’s commitment to adapting to the evolving global landscape

MAKKAH: Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa presided over the inauguration of the league’s enhanced strategic plan and updated governance framework.

The event, held at the league’s headquarters in Makkah, was attended by prominent Islamic figures, according to a recent report.

This comprehensive modernization initiative reflects the league’s commitment to adapting to the evolving global landscape and expanding the scope of its mission.

The plan particularly emphasizes expanding international programs to promote the “Charter of Makkah” and the “Charter for Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.”

Al-Issa said the initiative advances the league’s vision, mission, goals, and values through a forward-looking strategy and governance model.

He also reaffirmed that the league’s founding principles, as set out in its statutes, remain steadfast and continue to guide its efforts to develop and modernize in service of the global Muslim community.


Saudi Arabia sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash

Saudi Arabia sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash
Updated 13 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash

Saudi Arabia sends condolences to Turkiye after 20 troops die in plane crash
  • Ankara says the soldiers were killed when a military transport flying from Azerbaijan to Turkiye crashed in Georgia
  • It was the deadliest incident involving Turkish troops since 2020, when 33 soldiers were killed in combat in Syria

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday evening sent condolences to authorities in Turkiye after a Turkish military aircraft crashed in Sighnaghi, eastern Georgia, killing 20 soldiers.

In its message, the ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government of Turkiye after the tragic incident, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Earlier, Ankara had confirmed that 20 of its soldiers died the previous day when a C-130 cargo plane serving as a military transport crashed in Georgia while flying from Azerbaijan to Turkiye. It was the deadliest incident involving the NATO member state’s troops since 2020, when 33 soldiers were killed in combat in Syria.

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