Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Recognize State of Palestine

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Recognize State of Palestine

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday Riyadh’s efforts, in cooperation with its partners, to bolster joint work to end the war on Gaza, protect civilians and ensure the delivery of aid to the coastal enclave.

It also tackled efforts aimed at recognizing an independent Palestinian state.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet session that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the Kingdom’s keenness on establishing international security and peace and supporting efforts to restore calm in the Middle East.

The cabinet was briefed on the recent discussions held between the Kingdom and various countries at bilateral and multilateral levels to expand areas of political and economic cooperation to serve mutual interests and boost coordination on global issues and challenges.

The cabinet praised the outcomes of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Special Meeting hosted by the Kingdom under the theme "Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development."

The event was held as part of the Kingdom's ongoing support for joint efforts and boosting global economic growth rates in light of its historic unprecedented economic transformation that consolidated its position as a global investment destination.

The cabinet praised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud's patronage of the celebration of the golden jubilee of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB).

It reiterated the Kingdom's strong commitment to the principles of Islamic solidarity and common development, and its keenness on continuing working with the bank to achieve its objectives in supporting economic cooperation among member states and other countries.

The cabinet reviewed reports on local affairs and hailed the progress achieved in the initiatives and indicators of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

It acknowledged the accomplishments made in the 8th year of the initiative, including improving education, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure, creating various job opportunities, accelerating the diversification of the national economy, supporting promising sectors, empowering women and youth, and improving the quality of life for all.

The cabinet welcomed the outcomes of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum held in Madinah. The forum included new initiatives and development projects that will improve services and facilities provided to pilgrims, ensuring they perform their religious rituals with ease.



UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
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UAE Arrests Suspects Involved in Killing of Moldovan National

UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo
UAE flag flies over a boat at Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 22, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah/File Photo

Three people have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in connection with the alleged murder of a man, Zvi Kogan, who entered the country using his Moldovan nationality, the Emirati interior ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
The statement said that a search and investigation team was formed after the family of the victim filed a report about his disappearance. The investigations led to the discovery of the missing person's body and the identification of the perpetrators. They were arrested, and the necessary legal procedures were initiated.
It added that the details of the incident will be disclosed once the investigations are complete.
The statement emphasized that all legal powers would be used "to respond decisively and without leniency to any actions or attempts that threaten societal stability".
“The UAE, throughout all its institutions, will spare no effort to prevent any attacks on its nationals, residents, and visitors. The entire security agencies are working around the clock to protect societal stability and ensure the continued highest levels of security and safety, which have been firmly established since the founding of the country”, affirmed the ministry.