Saudi Crown Prince Captures Attention of US Media

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview with Fox News (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview with Fox News (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince Captures Attention of US Media

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview with Fox News (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an interview with Fox News (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Extensive media coverage in the United States has focused on Fox News’ interview with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which was aired on Wednesday evening.

The dialogue with the Crown Prince shed light on the situation in the Middle East and relations with Israel.

Additionally, the interview brought attention to the Crown Prince’s commitment to enhancing living conditions of Palestinians.

Topics covered during the interview were diverse and resonated in both political and economic dimensions. They encompassed discussions about Chinese and American leaders, Iran, energy markets, Vision 2030, economic growth, and judicial reforms.

US media outlets gave emphasis to the Crown Prince’s leadership abilities and his willingness to establish improved relations with Iran, while also highlighting his determination to obtain nuclear capabilities should Iran acquire them.

They directly referenced messages conveyed during the interview to President Joe Biden’s administration, which could represent a significant political triumph in foreign policy if negotiations for normalization with Israel were successful.

The New York Post’s Victor Nava covered statements by the Crown Prince on the Kingdom’s approach when it comes to the question of acquiring nuclear weapons if Iran does so first.

According to Nava, the Crown Prince expressed “concern” about the possibility of a nuclear Iran in the wide-ranging interview with Fox News host Bret Baier.

“Well, we are concerned [about] any country getting a nuclear weapon. That’s a bad move,” said the Crown Prince.

“You don’t need to get a nuclear weapon because you can’t use it even if you can get a nuclear weapon.”

The Crown Prince argued that if Iran is able to obtain a nuclear weapon and its authoritarian regime decides to use it, the country would quickly find itself at war with “the world.”

“The world cannot see another Hiroshima,” he noted.

On the other hand, CNN emphasized the statements made by the Saudi Crown Prince regarding the prospects of normalizing ties with Israel.

The news channel pointed to the Crown Prince’s statements on Saudi Arabia getting closer every day to reaching an agreement with Israel.

CNN deemed these statements as unprecedented, particularly in the context of ongoing negotiations being taken “very seriously.”

The Crown Prince had told Baier that a pact with Israel would be “the biggest historical deal since the Cold War.”



Riyadh Int’l Humanitarian Forum Calls for Exploring the Future of Humanitarian Response

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Riyadh Int’l Humanitarian Forum Calls for Exploring the Future of Humanitarian Response

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday with a call to explore the future of humanitarian response. The event was held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended the forum that was held under the theme “Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response.” It witnessed the participation of leaders of governments, the United Nations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector.

In their final statement, participants expressed their gratitude to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his continuous support for humanitarian work.

They underlined their firm commitment to building a global community that reflects the values of compassion and is characterized by resilience.

They acknowledged the “collective duty and shared responsibility to address urgent humanitarian challenges through joint action and humanitarian diplomacy.”

They reiterated their “steadfast commitment to the fundamental humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law in all global humanitarian efforts.”

They emphasized the importance of boosting cooperation across all sectors through the development of supply chains, supporting innovative solutions, as well as strengthening local capacities and the nexus between humanitarian work, development, and peace

The gatherers reiterated support for strengthening partnerships that help in “empowering displaced individuals and communities and promote social cohesion.”

They renewed their “commitment to advancing towards sustainable and effective solutions to support affected populations, contributing to positive change in our global community.”

“As we continue our journey after this forum, let us explore the future of humanitarian response with courage, determination, and unwavering faith in the rights and dignity of every individual,” they added.

“Let us work together to ensure that our efforts are rooted in the principles of compassion and effectiveness, paving the way for significant progress towards a more just and humane world,” they stressed.