Royal Welcomes, A Stadium Thank-You And A Street Called Maha ❤️

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Royal welcomes in Riyadh, an energy offer from Pakistan, and a stadium-sized thank-you for Uncle Luqman 💛 Plus, a look back at Maha’s story and the care behind a street bearing her name.

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LOVIN NEWS

🇸🇦 HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Welcomes Jordan’s Crown Prince

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II in Riyadh for talks on the countries’ longstanding relationship and closer cooperation.

• 🤝 Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across all fields.

• 💚 Prince Al-Hussein condemned the Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and backed measures to protect the Kingdom, its citizens and residents.

• 🌍 Jordan’s Crown Prince stressed that Saudi Arabia’s security is inseparable from Jordan’s, highlighting the importance of Gulf security to regional stability.

• 🍽️ HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also hosted a dinner honouring the visiting Crown Prince and his delegation.

💡 Summary

The Riyadh meeting reaffirmed Saudi–Jordan ties, with cooperation, solidarity and continued coordination at the centre of discussions.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

🛢️ Pakistan Opens The Door To Tax-Free Saudi Oil Storage

Pakistan has offered Saudi companies the opportunity to store commercial oil reserves in the country under a newly approved tax-neutral storage policy.

• 🤝 The offer was discussed by Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, and Saudi Ambassador Dr. Rajeh bin Tami Al-Baqami.

• 📦 The policy would allow Saudi companies to establish commercial oil reserves without the local tax liabilities covered by the arrangement.

• 🌏 Storage in Pakistan could give Saudi businesses additional options for serving Asian markets.

• 🏗️  Pakistan is also planning a major oil storage and refining complex in Balochistan.

• 📌 A new Saudi storage facility has not been confirmed through this announcement.

💡 Summary

Pakistan’s proposal creates a potential opening for Saudi energy investment, with the storage offer still awaiting any confirmed Saudi project.

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• Saudi couture making its mark from Hollywood to Paris ✨🇸🇦

• Does luxury living include midnight shawarma runs? The debate is on 🌯👀

• A moment of compassion as security personnel rushed to help a collapsed pilgrim 🕋🤍

LOVIN COMMUNITY

💛 Al-Ittihad Fans Gave Uncle Luqman A Stadium-Sized Thank-You

A giant banner at the Al-Ain match in Jeddah put one of Al-Ittihad’s most familiar behind-the-scenes faces in the spotlight.

• 🇵🇰 Meet Uncle Luqman: The club’s beloved Pakistani kit man has served Al-Ittihad since 1402 AH, caring for the team’s clothes across generations.

• 🖤 He joined as a young man and spent more than four decades working for a club that became a huge part of his life.

• 🏟️ The fans’ tribute: Supporters raised a banner bearing his portrait to honour those years of service.

• 🥹 In an earlier interview, he became emotional describing how difficult it would be to leave Al-Ittihad.

💡 Summary

Al-Ittihad’s supporters turned their appreciation for Uncle Luqman into a public tribute to decades of dedication.

LOVIN COMMUNITY

💚 The Story Behind A Street Named After Maha

A look back at Maha Al-Tulaidi’s journey reveals the personal support HRH Prince Turki bin Talal extended to a young Saudi girl and her family.

• Where it began: Maha was not yet two when shrapnel from a Houthi projectile injured her in Al-Rabuah, Aseer, leaving her without sight in her left eye.

• ✈️ Help with treatment: After meeting Maha and her father, Prince Turki bin Talal arranged further care and took them to Riyadh aboard his private plane.

• 🏥 Support beyond surgery: Her father described assistance with travel, accommodation and transport for hospital appointments.

• 🤍 Her future mattered: At an Aseer development meeting, the Prince welcomed Maha onstage, kissed her head and said she would attend meetings concerning her future.

• 📍 A lasting tribute: He also directed the municipality to name a street after her.

💡 Summary

Maha’s story brings together a father’s determination and sustained personal support, with a street in her hometown bearing her name.

REGIONAL UPDATES

🇧🇭🎨 Bahraini Creativity Brings A Splash Of Colour To Istanbul

Bahraini artist H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa showcased his large-scale installation, Inhabited Crate, at Contemporary Istanbul.

• 💛 A waterfront statement: Set against the Golden Horn, the installation features a steel grid in yellow, blue and green, with its appearance shifting in natural light.

• 🏛️ The work draws on the mashrabiya, the decorative architectural screens familiar across the Middle East.

• 🚶Visitors can walk through the installation and experience its structure from different perspectives.

• 🖌️ Five decades of experimentation: Sheikh Rashid’s work has evolved from Gulf landscape paintings to convex canvases and three-dimensional sculptures exploring geometry and industrial materials.

💡 Summary

Inhabited Crate brings Bahraini creativity to Istanbul through a walkable installation connecting regional architectural heritage with contemporary art.

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