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Saudi Govt: Economic Corridor Underscores Kingdom’s Pioneering Energy Role

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in NEOM. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in NEOM. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt: Economic Corridor Underscores Kingdom’s Pioneering Energy Role

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in NEOM. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in NEOM. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday that the Kingdom's contribution to the establishment of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East and Europe stems from its strategic geographical location and global leadership as a reliable source of energy.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in NEOM.

The Cabinet discussed the memorandum of understanding signed by Saudi Arabia with the United States on cooperation in developing a protocol for the establishment of intercontinental green transit corridors.

The corridors would pass through the Kingdom, connecting Asia with Europe with the aim of facilitating the transport of renewable electricity and clean hydrogen through transmission cables and pipelines, as well as rail links.

The cabinet was briefed on the messages King Salman dispatched to the interim president of Burkina Faso and president of the Ivory Coast. The ministers were also briefed on the telephone calls held by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine.

The ministers highlighted the positive outcomes of the official visit paid by Crown Prince Mohammed to India where he met with its President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The inaugural meetings of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council was held during his visit. The council culminated in several memorandums of understanding that are expected to expand cooperation in all fields, in the interest of both peoples.

While in India, Crown Prince Mohammed attended the G20 summit in New Delhi. The ministers lauded the outcomes of his participation at the event, saying they reflect Saudi Arabia’s global standing, political and economic weight and leading role in ensuring the stability of the global economy and energy markets.

The cabinet praised the results of the first strategic dialogue between the Saudi and Japanese foreign ministers, stressing the depth of relations between the two countries and the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation at various levels.

The cabinet highlighted the telephone call held by Crown Prince Mohammed with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI to underline Riyadh’s solidarity with Morocco in wake of the devastating earthquake that struck last week.

The Saudi leadership directed concerned authorities to urgently provide the necessary relief and humanitarian aid to help ease the impact of the disaster. The gesture reflects the Kingdom's crucial role in aiding people affected by natural disasters or in need around the world.

During its meeting, the cabinet approved the by-law of the General Authority of Media Regulation. 

The authority would now be tasked with developing, organizing and overseeing the entire media sector in the Kingdom with the aim of elevating its content, supporting its infrastructure and increasing its contribution to the economy. This will allow the media to play a pioneering role in offering transparent and credible content. 

The authority will be responsible for overseeing all forms of media, including advertisements and social media platforms, and it will monitor their content, whether they are posted by individuals, companies or institutions. 

The development of the media sector is among the pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programs. 

The authority would work on fostering local talents, attracting investors, ensuring the rights of workers in the media sector, supporting research and media studies, creating job opportunities and protecting content from piracy. 

Minister of Media and Chairman of the General Authority of Media Regulation Salman Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for approving the by-law.  

He hoped the new move would develop the sector and meet the aspirations of the wise leadership. 

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Makkah Conference Calls for Combating Extremism, Sectarianism

Participants are seen at the Ninth Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries in Makkah. (Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance)
Participants are seen at the Ninth Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries in Makkah. (Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance)
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Makkah Conference Calls for Combating Extremism, Sectarianism

Participants are seen at the Ninth Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries in Makkah. (Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance)
Participants are seen at the Ninth Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries in Makkah. (Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance)

The Ninth Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Islamic Countries concluded in Makkah on Monday with eight recommendations focused on promoting moderation and fighting extremism.

The conference, centered around the theme "The Role of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ministries in Promoting and Consolidating the Principles and Values of Moderation," brought together ministers, muftis, and heads of Islamic councils from 62 countries.

In its final statement, the conference praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, in serving Islam and Muslims and promoting moderation.

It commended the member states for their efforts in coordinating, cooperating, and exchanging experiences among ministries of endowments and Islamic affairs, fatwa bodies, and Islamic councils, looking forward to further contributions in serving Islamic affairs.

From Makkah, the conference underscored its unwavering stance toward the just Palestinian cause. It called for granting the Palestinian people their legitimate rights, protecting them from brutal assaults, standing with them in their ordeal, and ending their suffering.

Moreover, the conference stressed the need for preserving cohesion, unity, and unified stances, which constitute one of the greatest principles of Islam, in accordance with the Quranic verse: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you—when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers. And you were on the edge of a pit of the Fire, and He saved you from it. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be guided.”

In this regard, the conference warned against matters that could lead to division and splintering within the Muslim community and its leaders. It underscored the significant harm such division can cause, including bloodshed, misappropriation of funds, violation of sanctities, and fueling sectarianism.

The conference emphasized the protection of ethical and family values in societies, rejecting attempts to impose alien social concepts or any image of the family that contradicts the natural disposition (fitrah) upon which Allah has created people.

It also stressed the need to confront hate speech against Islam and Muslims, develop cultural programs and future visions to combat the distortion of the image of Islam, and prevent incitement to violence based on religion or ethnicity.

The conference welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution on "Measures to Combat Islamophobia" and the appointment of a UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

The conference issued eight recommendations focusing on promoting a moderate and tolerant approach, correcting religious discourse misinterpretations, combating extremism, radicalism, moral decay, and waves of atheism.

The recommendations centered on underscoring the responsibility of ministries of endowments and Islamic affairs, religious administrations, fatwa bodies, and Islamic institutions in solidifying this approach through the qualification and training of imams and preachers and intensifying related programs.

The statement highlighted the need to regulate fatwas to align with Sharia texts to achieve benefits, avert harm, keep pace with contemporary issues, and consider the needs of societies. It urged caution regarding fatwas on issues of the nation from unofficial sources or non-accredited scholarly bodies.

The participants called for increasing coordination, cooperation, and exchange of visits and experiences among member states in the field of Islamic affairs. They also urged boosting relations with Islamic entities, centers, and institutions.

The recommendations included a call for developing quality programs to promote tolerance and coexistence, based on prevention and treatment, to protect societies from sectarianism and violence based on religion or ethnicity.

The conference underlined the importance of promoting citizenship, unity, and consensus, while rejecting division and differences to achieve stability in Islamic societies.

The participants also recommended continued exchange of experiences among member countries in mosque maintenance and bolstering the efficiency of their staff. They called for utilizing all resources and modern technologies to maximize the noble message of the mosques physically and spiritually.

The seventh recommendation focused on utilizing media and communication channels to serve and disseminate the message of tolerant Islam and its civilizational values.

Eighth, the participants called for cooperation among member countries and the exchange of experiences in the field of endowment to activate its role in achieving sustainable development and raising awareness among individuals and institutions about its importance and positive impact on individuals and society.

At the end of the conference, participants expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Saudi government for the care and attention it offers to Muslims, acknowledging the Kingdom's blessed efforts in serving Islam and Muslims.

They also thanked the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, represented by the Minister, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Alsheikh, the Executive Chairman of the conference, on the organization of the event.

The conference included ten sessions attended by several ministers and esteemed scholars, covering topics such as renewing the concept of religious discourse and its role in promoting moderate principles and consolidating values of moderation.