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Riyadh Reaffirms Readiness to Help Achieving Lasting Peace in Ukraine

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session - SPA
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Riyadh Reaffirms Readiness to Help Achieving Lasting Peace in Ukraine

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session - SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques chairs cabinet session - SPA

Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its commitment to its endeavors in contributing to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.

This came during a cabinet session that was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday.

During the session, the Kingdom commended hosting a meeting of national security advisors and representatives from several countries and international organizations concerning the Ukrainian crisis, which came in continuation of the initiatives and efforts undertaken by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari said that the Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of a number of regional and international meetings that the Kingdom participated in, and reiterated the Kingdom's keenness to cooperate with different entities to achieve and coordinate on issues of mutual interest and common challenges.

The Cabinet commended the Kingdom's decision, taken during the Regional Organization for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Ministerial Council meeting, to support efforts to face environmental challenges in the region and the world.

The Kingdom's support to these efforts resulted in the adoption of several initiatives, including the Middle East Green Initiative aimed at achieving global objectives in this area.

The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's keenness to continue to lend support to the efforts exerted by the OPEC+ countries to ensure the stability of oil markets, including extending the voluntary cut of one million barrels per day, which started being implemented in July and will continue till the end of September.

The minister said that the Cabinet welcomed the Kingdom's hosting of the UN's Global Geospatial Ecosystem Center of Excellence, which is an important platform for shaping the future in this field using innovative and advanced methods to achieve growth, innovation and sustainable development, in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.

The Cabinet has reviewed the topic on its agenda, as directed by the King, to consider the establishment of an independent body named the Presidency of the Religious Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet's Holy Mosque. Additionally, there is a proposal to transform the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet's Holy Mosque into a general authority, to be known as the General Authority for Caring for the Grand Holy Mosque and the Prophet's Holy Mosque. This transformation aims to enhance the State's commitment to these holy sites and facilitate their institutional development in alignment with ongoing development plans.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA
The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA
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Saudi Arabia to Host Multinational ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Military Exercise

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA
The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5. SPA

The Spears of Victory 2026 military exercise, led by the Royal Saudi Air Force, is set to begin on Sunday at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region.

The exercise will run from January 18 to February 5, featuring broad regional and international participation and highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen military cooperation and joint operational integration.

The exercise will integrate branches of Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, the Ministry of National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, and the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council, alongside military forces from several countries.

The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness, foster the exchange of expertise in planning and execution, and unify the concept of joint military action among participating forces. It will focus on addressing current and emerging threats, advancing tactical capabilities, and promoting joint operational strategies.

Participating forces will execute joint and combined tactical operations designed to simulate current and emerging threats and to unify the concept of multi-domain joint air operations in an advanced electronic warfare environment.

The Air Warfare Center is one of the region’s most advanced training facilities, providing a sophisticated environment that simulates real operational conditions and supports the development and evaluation of combat capabilities.

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Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: King Salman Undergoes Medical Tests

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is undergoing medical tests on Friday at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, the Kingdom's Royal Court said.

“May Allah protect the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and grant him continued health and well-being,” the Court added.

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Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
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Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen, announced on Thursday that the Kingdom has provided new financial support to Yemen’s government budget to cover the payment of salaries for state employees, pursuant to directives from the Saudi leadership.

In a post on the social media platform X, Al Jaber said the support comes in addition to the development projects and initiatives announced on Wednesday in several sectors.

These include the provision of petroleum products to operate power plants, aimed at improving the living conditions of the Yemeni people, as well as support for the government’s efforts to implement an economic reform program to achieve financial and economic stability.

The Saudi ambassador also stated that salaries for all military and security forces affiliated with the Supreme Military Committee will be paid by the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, starting on Sunday.

Al Jaber noted that these measures are expected to have a significant impact on society and on Yemen’s economy, which he said will receive substantial support from the Kingdom in the coming period.

Meanwhile, Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Breik said on Thursday that the new and urgent financial support from Saudi Arabia, totaling $90 million, reflects the Kingdom’s sincere fraternal stance and its continued commitment to supporting the Yemeni people, easing their humanitarian and living hardships, strengthening economic and financial stability, and ensuring the regular payment of salaries, which the government considers its highest priority.

In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), bin Breik affirmed that the government, in full coordination with the Central Bank of Yemen, will immediately begin taking the necessary steps to ensure the swift disbursement of salaries to eligible public sector employees through transparent and responsible mechanisms that enhance confidence in financial and monetary institutions.

The prime minister praised Saudi Arabia’s leading role, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in supporting constitutional legitimacy and backing government efforts at the political, economic, and humanitarian levels. He said the support reflects the depth of fraternal relations and the shared destiny between the two countries.

Bin Breik added that the government continues to implement its economic and financial reform program, improve the efficiency of public resource management, and work with brotherly nations and international partners to improve economic conditions and restore monetary stability.