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Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Military Industries

SAMI is seeking to be among the top 25 companies specialized in defense industries in the world by 2030.
SAMI is seeking to be among the top 25 companies specialized in defense industries in the world by 2030.
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Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Military Industries

SAMI is seeking to be among the top 25 companies specialized in defense industries in the world by 2030.
SAMI is seeking to be among the top 25 companies specialized in defense industries in the world by 2030.

In September 2022, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman said that the internal self-sufficiency of the military industries had increased from 2 to 15 percent, hoping that it would reach 50 percent, through Saudi plans and endeavors to develop the sector.

Vision 2030 has sought to establish an integrated military sector, starting from finding the appropriate infrastructure to the manufacture of Saudi military products that are capable of achieving self-sufficiency, and leading to the potential ability to export these products worldwide.

In fact, the vision aims to develop a sustainable military industries sector that raises the capability of military equipment, enhances self-sufficiency and contributes effectively to the national economy.

The Saudi concept has shifted from a mere purchase between a manufacturer and a buyer of military equipment, to partnership and gains for all parties to the process.

The Ministry of Defense, led by the young Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, is working with the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) to continue supporting the ambitious localization plan.

In addition, the Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) is seeking to be among the top 25 companies specialized in defense industries in the world by 2030.

The company relies on the latest technologies and the best competencies to develop defense products and services with international specifications and achieve self-sufficiency for Saudi Arabia in the field of defense industries.

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GCC-US Support for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
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GCC-US Support for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA
The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was held in New York. SPA

Foreign Ministers from the Gulf and the US have announced their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders.

The Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the US was convened on September 25 in New York, co-chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who currently chairs the GCC Ministerial Council. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Ministers from GCC member states and Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi.

A statement issued on Thursday said the ministers announced “their support for the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state living in peace and security alongside Israel along the 1967 borders, with mutually agreed land swaps, in accordance with internationally recognized parameters and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.”

The ministers stressed the need for all civilians displaced after October 7 to return to their homes and reaffirmed their belief that a durable peace is essential for a more integrated, stable, and prosperous region.

They also emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity, effectiveness, and transparency of the Palestinian Authority, advocating for unified Palestinian-led governance in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

The ministers committed to supporting Palestinian aspirations for self-determination, ensuring that Palestinians are central to post-conflict governance and security in Gaza. They expressed support for improving the quality of life for Palestinians through humanitarian assistance and efforts to accelerate economic growth.

The statement said they expressed deep concern over rising levels of settler and extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and stressed the need for accountability for perpetrators. They called for a halt to unilateral actions, including settlement expansions, that hinder the prospects for peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians. They highlighted the importance of protecting all holy sites and places of worship while preserving the historic status quo in Jerusalem, recognizing Jordan’s special role.

On Gaza, the ministers committed to working towards an immediate and sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages and detainees.

They called for an increase in the rapid and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, including food, water, medical care, fuel, and shelter, and stressed the urgent need to restore basic services and ensure protection for humanitarian workers. They highlighted the necessity for stakeholders to facilitate humanitarian distribution networks across Gaza to alleviate suffering and reiterated that all parties must ensure the safety of aid workers.

The ministers also underscored their shared commitment to the strategic partnership between the GCC and the US, building on the achievements of previous ministerial meetings, including the most recent one in Riyadh on April 29. They emphasized the importance of strengthening consultation, coordination, and cooperation in all fields.