A report by the University of Leeds reveals that the prices of hajj trips have increased by 25% in the last five years for British pilgrims. As a response, the British government called for «better industry compliance and self-regulation».
Two years ago, Morocco warned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against the Iranian threat. At the time, Rabat’s forewarning was ignored by the leaders of these Arab states. In Mecca, the final statement of the Arab League summit’s final statement proved Morocco right.
King Mohammed VI did not send a message to the Arab leaders attending a summit in Mecca. The meeting denounced the Iranian regime’s policy and addressed the Yemeni crisis.