GCC Secretary-General Meets with NATO Military Committee Chairman

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with NATO Military Committee Chairman

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met with Chairman of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.

The meeting came on the sidelines of 61st Munich Security Conference in the Federal Republic of Germany.
According to SPA, the two sides reviewed the latest regional and international developments, focusing particularly on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
The GCC Secretary-General stressed the need to intensify international efforts to end the suffering of the brotherly Palestinian people and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid, reaffirming the GCC's commitment to regional stability and international efforts to resolve humanitarian crises.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee emphasized the important role of the GCC states in maintaining regional and international security and stability, praising their status in regional and international forums.



Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Appointed Chairman of KAUST Board of Trustees

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Appointed Chairman of KAUST Board of Trustees

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

A Royal Order has been issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud based on the recommendation of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, appointing Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

The appointment reflects KAUST’s strategic role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s research, development, and innovation agenda, particularly in areas critical to the Kingdom’s future, such as energy, sustainability, and technological advancement. Under Prince Abdulaziz’s leadership, KAUST is poised to further its mission as a global hub for scientific excellence and transformative innovation.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman brings extensive expertise in the energy and sustainability sector, having played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing policies that drive the transition towards clean energy and foster innovation in this field. His appointment represents a strategic step in advancing KAUST's "Accelerating Impact" strategy, which aims to fast-track scientific research and bridge its outcomes with industrial and technological applications in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The appointment also underscores the Kingdom's commitment to advancing research efforts aimed at addressing environmental and climate challenges, enhancing the adoption of renewable energy, and achieving net-zero emissions through the university's pioneering research initiatives.

Commenting on the appointment, KAUST President Sir Edward Byrne AC stated: “We are honored to have Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as the Chairman of KAUST Board of Trustees. His appointment marks a significant milestone in the university's journey.”

“His vision and deep expertise in energy and sustainability will accelerate KAUST's impact and strengthen its role in linking scientific research with economic and technological development. We look forward to achieving further milestones, expanding strategic partnerships, and supporting the next generation of scientists and innovators,” he added.