Saudi Arabia Launches Educational Projects in Taiz

Saudi support has turned to education projects in Yemen to support the future (Saudi Program for the Reconstruction of Yemen)
Saudi support has turned to education projects in Yemen to support the future (Saudi Program for the Reconstruction of Yemen)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Educational Projects in Taiz

Saudi support has turned to education projects in Yemen to support the future (Saudi Program for the Reconstruction of Yemen)
Saudi support has turned to education projects in Yemen to support the future (Saudi Program for the Reconstruction of Yemen)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) inaugurated a project to establish the Omar bin al-Khattab Model School and the joint Wihda Model School in Taiz governorate.
The two projects aim to support education and learning in the country as part of 52 educational projects and initiatives in various Yemeni governorates and 229 development projects and initiatives throughout Yemen.
According to the SDRPY statement, the two projects come in response to addressing the educational needs of students and providing new opportunities under a stimulating, conducive, and safe environment to invest in their potential and abilities.
- Dozens of projects
The Saudi projects and initiatives in the education sector amounted to 52 development projects and initiatives, including a project to print and distribute more than half a million textbooks, establish 31 model schools across Yemen, provide 12,978 pieces of school furniture, and a safe school transportation project by providing buses.
The Program also initiated university expansion projects to increase their capacity, boost educational attainment, and empower the youth.
It will benefit their communities and enhance the comprehensive knowledge of male and female students, improve the educational process, and raise students' academic achievement.
The model schools built by the Saudi Program contribute to creating an excellent educational environment that enables schools to implement their academic programs and extracurricular activities through facilities equipped with the highest specifications, including scientific laboratories, computer laboratories, and sports areas.
The Saudi Program seeks to develop schools and educational facilities to attract students and provide comprehensive education for all students.
The statement noted that modern scientific facilities and techniques in model schools help support non-classroom activities, enhance students' comprehensive knowledge, and boost the educational process.
The Saudi Program in Yemen presented more than 229 development projects and initiatives implemented in various governorates in eight primary and vital sectors: education, health, water, energy, transportation, agriculture, fisheries, capacity building of government institutions, and development programs.
The efforts have also included capacity-building for government institutions and implementing various development programs.



Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Seek to Strengthen Security Cooperation

(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Seek to Strengthen Security Cooperation

(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)
(L) Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif and (R) his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met his Turkish counterpart, Mustafa Ciftci, in Ankara on Thursday for talks focused on strengthening security cooperation between the two countries.

Prince Abdulaziz said the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the importance of further developing bilateral security cooperation, building on the close ties between the two countries.

Prince Abdulaziz said the two countries' longstanding historical and fraternal ties had set an example of cooperation and coordination across various fields.

He said the Makkah Defense Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, reflects the strength of Riyadh-Ankara relations and their converging strategic interests and priorities amid the current geopolitical landscape. The agreement marks an important step that demonstrates the two countries' leaderships' commitment to addressing regional and international crises, he added.

The talks focused on strengthening security cooperation and coordination, including efforts to combat extremist groups and cross-border crimes such as drug smuggling and trafficking, amid regional and global challenges.

Both sides stressed the importance of further strengthening security cooperation in areas of mutual interest, developing partnership frameworks and coordinating efforts on security issues in line with the aspirations of their countries' leaderships.


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Iranian, Bruneian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Talks with Iranian, Bruneian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Thursday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Brunei Darussalam's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen.

During talks between Prince Faisal and his Iranian counterpart, discussions focused on the regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability in the region, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The Saudi and Bruneian foreign ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, exploring ways to strengthen and expand ties, as well as issues of mutual interest.


Saudi Official Denies Claims Regarding Houthi Demands

Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Official Denies Claims Regarding Houthi Demands

Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Rayed Krimly (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Ambassador Rayed Krimly categorically denied claims published by The Wall Street Journal regarding demands the Houthi militia had made of Saudi Arabia, describing them as "baseless".

In a post on X, Krimly said on Thursday the report was entirely baseless and had been fabricated by the article's authors or their alleged sources.

He said the Houthis had staged a coup against Yemen's government, brought about famine among the Yemeni people, and dragged the country into conflicts and agendas that served neither Yemen nor its population.

Krimly added that the Houthis had attacked commercial shipping in Red Sea waterways, targeted civilian and economic infrastructure, and rejected all peace efforts.

The Saudi official also reminded the article's authors that Yemen has an internationally recognized government.