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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Gaza Situation with Several Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Defense Minister Discusses Gaza Situation with Several Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a telephone call from British Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps.

The two ministers reviewed on Monday the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, and discussed bilateral cooperation in the defense field.

They also addressed the ongoing military escalation in Gaza and its surroundings.

Prince Khalid emphasized the imperative need to persist in de-escalating the situation in Gaza, ceasing military operations to protect innocent lives, and respecting and adhering to international humanitarian law.

He underscored that this is vital for restoring security and stability for the Palestinian people.

Also Monday, Prince Khalid met at his office in Riyadh, the Secretary of the State Security Council and Minister of Defense of Turkmenistan, Begenc Gundogdyyew.

During the meeting, bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Turkmenistan were reviewed. They discussed ways to support and enhance future cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of the two countries.

The two sides also discussed the current military escalation in Gaza, its surroundings and the efforts exerted in this regard, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues and developments of common interest.

Prince Khalid also met with Italian Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto.

During the reception, the aspects of Saudi-Italian relations and promising opportunities for strengthening and developing them in the fields of defense and military industries were reviewed.

The two sides also discussed the situation in Gaza and its surroundings.

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Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA
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Crown Prince Meets Delegation Honoring King Salman's Support for Holy Quran Memorization Associations

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion - SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met a delegation Tuesday evening honoring Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in recognition of his more than 60 years of support and patronage of Holy Quran memorization associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Crown Prince received the gifts presented as part of the tribute on the occasion, SPA reported.

This tribute is in appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ blessed record of caring for the Holy Quran and of directing efforts to spread its teaching and interpretation, instill its moral values, enable the teaching of Quranic sciences, and distribute translations of its meanings.

The Crown Prince expressed his thanks and appreciation to all nonprofit associations specializing in Holy Quran memorization in the Kingdom for their high-quality initiatives in serving the Holy Quran and their effective contributions to developing the nonprofit sector.

 

He praised their continued efforts and how they complement the wise leadership’s efforts to reinforce the Kingdom’s leading position in serving Islam and Muslims around the world.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Bahraini Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed the situation in the region and the continuation of bilateral coordination in this regard.

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Riyadh Hosts Third International Yemen Health Coordination Group Meeting

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Riyadh Hosts Third International Yemen Health Coordination Group Meeting

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Riyadh hosted the third meeting of the International Yemen Health Coordination Group, organized by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and the Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population. With over 20 representatives from international donors and UN agencies, the meeting aligned priorities and addressed funding gaps to strengthen Yemen’s health sector and national health strategy.

Yemeni Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Qasim Buhaibeh thanked Saudi Arabia, the UK, and international partners for their steadfast support in sustaining essential services.

SDRPY Supervisor General Ambassador Mohammed Al Jaber emphasized that health is a pivotal pillar of development. He announced that the King Salman Medical and Educational City in Al-Mahrah will begin operations this year, alongside ongoing projects such as the Hadhramout University Hospital and various rural hospitals and maternity centers across several governorates, SPA reported.

UK Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif stated that the meeting embodies the strength of international partnerships supporting Yemen’s health system. She thanked the Yemeni government and Minister Buhaibeh for their leadership, as well as Saudi Arabia for its support via the new Yemeni health fund.

Affirming the UK's commitment to the Yemeni people, she noted that the announced £25 million in new funding will help strengthen primary healthcare for women and children, highlighting that such joint action achieves tangible progress despite ongoing challenges.

This collaboration builds on SDRPY’s extensive efforts, which include 50 health-related projects supporting 30 medical facilities across 13 governorates. Notable achievements include the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital, which has provided over four million services, and specialized centers for cardiology and nephrology.

Beyond infrastructure, SDRPY focuses on building healthcare capacity through medical education, including equipping the College of Pharmacy at Aden University and establishing health colleges in Taiz and Al-Mahrah. These initiatives are part of a broader development system comprising 287 projects across eight vital sectors, including education, energy, and water, aimed at supporting the Yemeni government and its people.