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Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support for Regional, Int’l Efforts to Achieve Global Security, Peace

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses its Support for Regional, Int’l Efforts to Achieve Global Security, Peace

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

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at achieving global security and peace.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The Crown Prince briefed the ministers on the telephone call he received from French President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed developments in Gaza and stressed the urgent need to ease the humanitarian suffering of the Palestinian people, secure a full Israeli withdrawal, and agree on the importance of initiating practical steps to achieve a just peace based on the two-state solution.

The cabinet reiterated Saudi Arabia’s support for regional and international efforts to achieve security and peace worldwide, while renewing its welcome of the agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan on an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability between them.

On local affairs, the cabinet discussed development program plans across several government agencies, particularly those related to the ecosystem of development projects and initiatives focused on boosting service quality and productivity and harnessing various capabilities and resources to achieve a prosperous future and sustainable development.

The cabinet commended the launch of the King Salman Gate project, saying it represents a significant shift in the development of infrastructure in Makkah’s central area. The project aims to establish Makkah as a global model of urban planning and will be a major contributor to providing high-quality services to Grand Mosque visitors, aligning with the objectives of the Pilgrim Experience Program.

The cabinet hailed the ongoing implementation steps to bolster housing supply and achieve real estate balance across the Kingdom. These efforts will support the process of construction and development, provide suitable and diverse housing options for citizens, and attract more investors and development companies to the Saudi market.

Moreover, the cabinet said the Kingdom’s receipt of global awards in open education, rural development, and rail transport is confirmation of the state’s commitment and unwavering support in enabling these sectors to achieve continued excellence, competitiveness, and global leadership.

The cabinet praised the success of the Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference, noting that its second edition featured participation from 22 countries and the signing of over 50 contracts and agreements set to support the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

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IMCTC Signs Cooperation Memorandum with Saudi Fund for Development

The deal was signed on behalf of IMCTC by its Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, while SFD was represented by its CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad - SPA
The deal was signed on behalf of IMCTC by its Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, while SFD was represented by its CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad - SPA
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IMCTC Signs Cooperation Memorandum with Saudi Fund for Development

The deal was signed on behalf of IMCTC by its Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, while SFD was represented by its CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad - SPA
The deal was signed on behalf of IMCTC by its Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, while SFD was represented by its CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad - SPA

The Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) signed a cooperation memorandum with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) in Riyadh, as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnership and integrate the two sides’ efforts in supporting development projects and initiatives in the coalition’s member states.

The memorandum was signed on behalf of IMCTC by its Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi, while SFD was represented by its CEO Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, SPA reported.

The memorandum aims to establish a general framework for cooperation and coordination between the two sides that supports the implementation of sustainable development projects in member states, enhancing their readiness and capacity to confront challenges related to terrorism through a scientific methodology and institutional integration aligned with each side’s mandates.

The areas of cooperation include joint action in managing the coalition’s projects and initiatives across member states, aligning these projects with SFD's activities and programs, exchanging expertise through specialized workshops, benefiting from shared studies and reports, and highlighting the efforts of both sides in regional and international forums.

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UN Secretary-General Visits KSrelief Headquarters in Riyadh

Al Rabeeah discussed with Guterres topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs - SPA
Al Rabeeah discussed with Guterres topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs - SPA
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UN Secretary-General Visits KSrelief Headquarters in Riyadh

Al Rabeeah discussed with Guterres topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs - SPA
Al Rabeeah discussed with Guterres topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs - SPA

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and his accompanying delegation visited the headquarters of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Riyadh on Thursday.

During the visit, he met with Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, as well as a number of the center’s senior officials, in the presence of Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, SPA reported.

Al Rabeeah discussed with Guterres topics of mutual interest related to humanitarian and relief affairs, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation between KSrelief and the various UN organizations.

During the meeting, a visual presentation was given on the center’s projects and programs, which have so far reached 3,881 projects in 109 countries, with a total value exceeding $8 billion.

These include specialized initiatives such as the Prosthetic Programs, the Masam Project for clearing landmines in Yemen, the program for reintegrating Yemeni children previously associated with armed conflict, in addition to voluntary medical programs, the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, and the establishment of digital humanitarian, volunteer, documentation, and international registration platforms, among many other significant humanitarian initiatives.

Guterres then toured the permanent exhibition in the center’s main hall, which features an interactive map showing countries benefiting from KSrelief projects, audiovisual storytelling stations showcasing impactful humanitarian stories, a screen highlighting the center’s volunteer programs, and a section allowing visitors to write humanitarian messages.

The exhibition also includes virtual reality goggles that let visitors experience the daily lives of refugees and displaced people.

He also met with several Saudi medical volunteers participating in medical missions implemented outside the Kingdom and listened to their personal experiences in carrying out the center’s volunteer projects.

Afterward, he visited the offices of KSrelief’s partner organizations and international agencies, where representatives briefed him on their joint work with the center.

Guterres later affirmed in a press statement to SPA that the Kingdom has maintained its firm commitment to providing humanitarian assistance, particularly during these challenging times in which humanitarian aid is, regrettably, no longer as widespread globally as it once was.

Guterres noted that KSrelief stands as a prominent model of generosity, dedication, efficiency, and the exceptional quality of services it provides to those affected and most in need in numerous countries, including Yemen, Somalia, Syria, and others. He added that visiting the center offers a clear view of the remarkable humanitarian work it carries out and reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s commitment to this noble approach.

He also praised the center’s success in building an extensive global network of partnerships, demonstrating its professionalism and leadership in humanitarian work.

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OIC Strongly Condemns New Israeli Settlement Plans in Occupied West Bank

The Israeli settlement of Har Homa, seen from the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP)
The Israeli settlement of Har Homa, seen from the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP)
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OIC Strongly Condemns New Israeli Settlement Plans in Occupied West Bank

The Israeli settlement of Har Homa, seen from the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP)
The Israeli settlement of Har Homa, seen from the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP)

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of annexation and expansion plans via the construction of 764 new settlement units, as well as a plan for 17 new settlements in the occupied West Bank over the next five years, as part of attempts to foist their so-called sovereignty on the occupied Palestinian territory.

The OIC stressed that the Israeli colonial settlement policy constitutes a war crime and flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, notably Security Council resolution no. 2334 and the legal opinions issued by the International Court of Justice, SPA reported.

The OIC renewed its call on the international community, particularly the Security Council, to assume its responsibility and take immediate measures to end all the crimes and violations being perpetrated by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people, their territory, and holy sites.