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US State Department Hails Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Combating Terrorism

People enter the State Department Building in Washington (Reuters)
People enter the State Department Building in Washington (Reuters)
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US State Department Hails Saudi Arabia's Efforts in Combating Terrorism

People enter the State Department Building in Washington (Reuters)
People enter the State Department Building in Washington (Reuters)

The US State Department applauded Saudi Arabia's efforts in combating terrorism and its measures to counter terrorist financing in 2022.

The state Department praised the Kingdom's efforts to raise standards and measures using modern technologies and tools in the security field, especially in combating terrorism and its financing, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Wednesday.

In its annual report on combating terrorism for 2022, the Department lauded the Kingdom for upgrading the security and international criteria for Saudi passports, adding that the new Saudi passport security features are comparable to the US' next-generation passport.

The Ministry of Interior scanned passenger manifests for inbound and outbound flights and monitored border crossings and traveler lists at the land, sea, and air crossing.

It also referred to Saudi efforts in combating terrorist and extremist discourse, enacting laws that criminalize these acts, noting that it promoted moderation and tolerance through governmental and non-governmental institutions in the Kingdom.

The Department highlighted the pivotal role of the Kingdom at the international and regional levels in supporting initiatives to combat terrorism and its financing and rejecting extremism and its discourses through the Kingdom's membership in several global and regional organizations engaged in counterterrorism cooperation.

The report indicated a significant drop in terrorist incidents in the Kingdom in 2022.

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GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Highlights Growing Gulf Role on Global Stage

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi underscored that the proactive Gulf engagement across international forums, alongside the council’s continually expanding relations with sovereign nations, regional blocs, and global organizations, mirrors the prominent stature achieved by member states on the world stage, SPA reported.

His statement came during the GCC Ministerial Coordination Meeting, chaired by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and attended by the foreign ministers of the GCC member states, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America.

He pointed out that the gathering forms part of ongoing consultative mechanisms among member states regarding diverse matters of mutual concern, thereby solidifying a unified Gulf posture and reinforcing collective action across regional and global bodies.

He explained that the session examined upcoming joint ministerial dialogues scheduled with several countries, regional groupings, and international entities during UNGA 81, aligning agenda priorities to advance shared objectives and steer cooperative frameworks toward broader horizons.

"These joint meetings reflect reciprocal dedication between the council and its counterparts to cultivate closer ties, anchored in the pivotal role and rising weight of Gulf nations in underwriting security, stability, and sustainable progress, while opening fresh pathways for constructive engagement regionally and internationally," he stated.

Concluding his remarks, the GCC secretary-general emphasized that GCC countries remain resolute in developing impactful, long-term partnerships founded on mutual respect and shared interests, endeavors that foster peace, tranquility, and comprehensive development worldwide, while reflecting the council's cohesive consensus on pressing regional and international issues.

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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

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 FM Discusses Regional Developments in Calls with Kuwaiti, Egyptian, and Turkish Counterparts

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)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed the latest regional developments in separate phone calls with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan.
According to SPA, the calls covered joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and help maintain regional security and stability.

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WAMY Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Peace, Security, Stability

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WAMY Commends Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Support Peace, Security, Stability

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), on the occasion of the International Day of Peace observed annually on September 21, commended the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support peace initiatives, enhance security and stability, and back efforts aimed at de-escalation and resolving conflicts through dialogue and peaceful means.

WAMY noted that its mission of serving youth and communities around the world is based on the values of coexistence, cooperation, dialogue, and human solidarity through its educational, health, development, relief, and youth programs and projects, which seek to build people and enhance their ability to make positive contributions to their communities, SPA reported.

On this occasion, WAMY renewed its commitment to continuing to promote a culture of peace among youth, building bridges of communication and cooperation between communities and international institutions, and reinforcing the values of dialogue, moderation, and joint action, believing that youth are key partners in shaping a safer, more stable, and prosperous future for all.