Saudi Arabia Receives Djibouti's Highest Honor

The honor was presented to SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad by Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Mohamed. Photo by SPA
The honor was presented to SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad by Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Mohamed. Photo by SPA
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Saudi Arabia Receives Djibouti's Highest Honor

The honor was presented to SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad by Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Mohamed. Photo by SPA
The honor was presented to SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad by Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Mohamed. Photo by SPA

Djibouti has awarded Saudi Arabia its highest honor, the "National Independence Order of June 27th, Commander Rank," for the Kingdom's development support for the country through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD).
President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh bestowed the honor, which was presented to SFD CEO Sultan Al-Marshad by Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Mohamed, SPA reported.
Al-Marshad was in Djibouti to sign an agreement providing a SAR6 million grant to rehabilitate the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Dialysis Center.
Al-Marshad thanked Djibouti’s President and Prime Minister, highlighting the 40-year relationship between the two nations.

The SFD has funded various development projects in Djibouti.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.