{
  "id": 9381040,
  "title": "Several leaders and heads of state greet King Salman and Crown Prince on National Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/several-leaders-and-heads-of-state-greet-king-salman-and-crown-prince",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:54:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664820/saudi-arabia/several-leaders-and-heads-of-state-greet-king-salman-and-crown-prince-on-national-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saudi Arabia's 96th National Day, several world leaders congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Saudi Arabia's generosity and ambition, highlighting recent strides in strategic partnership. President Trump and the Crown Prince finalized agreements on investments, civil nuclear cooperation, and defense collaboration. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended Saudi Arabia's progress, noting the strong brotherhood founded on faith and trust. Egyptian President Sisi and Moroccan King Mohammed VI also congratulated the Saudi leaders, expressing pride in the country's achievements. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with his Deputy and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, sent congratulatory cables. Finally, the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi congratulated the Saudi leaders, praising the Kingdom's role in regional solidarity and stability.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Several countries and their leaders congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of the celebration of the 96th National Day of Saudi Arabia.United States: On behalf of the United States of America, Marco Rubio, secretary of state, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Saudi Arabia, its leadership,…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Ambassador of State of Qatar in Riyadh congratulates Saudi leadership on National Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ambassador-of-state-of-qatar-in-riyadh-congratulates-saudi-leadership",
        "published": "2026-09-22T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "King Salman orders new mosque in north Riyadh to be named after King Abdulaziz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/king-salman-orders-new-mosque-in-north-riyadh-to-be-named-after-king",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "King Salman orders mosque north of Riyadh named after King Abdulaziz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/king-salman-orders-mosque-north-of-riyadh-named-after-king-abdulaziz",
        "published": "2026-09-23T16:09:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}