Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support for Diplomatic Efforts to Peacefully Resolve Conflicts

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 Reiterates Support for Diplomatic Efforts to Peacefully Resolve Conflicts

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 underlined on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at peacefully resolving conflicts and establishing international security and peace.

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

The cabinet welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia which should pave the way for sustainable peace that fulfills the aspirations of both countries and their peoples.

The cabinet reviewed regional and global developments and international efforts to address them. It reiterated its strong condemnation of the Israeli Knesset's approval of two draft laws aimed at imposing sovereignty over the West Bank and establishing illegal settlements.

The cabinet renewed its support for the legitimate and historical right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

It expressed its gratitude to the leaders and heads of government for participating in the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) conference in Riyadh. It hoped that the conference would help translate visions into practical strategies that drive joint international action for global development and prosperity.

The cabinet highlighted the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to launch an Economic Cooperation Framework, saying it is an extension of the two countries' efforts to consolidate fraternal relations. It reflects their shared vision for building a sustainable partnership across various economic, trade, and investment fields, ultimately serving the aspirations and common interests of both peoples.

Moreover, the cabinet discussed developments in partnerships with international organizations, noting the Kingdom's planned hosting of the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum in 2026. Hosting the forum underscores the Kingdom's global position in supporting international trade, strengthening cooperation among countries, and enhancing logistical connectivity.

The cabinet commended the success of the Global Health Exhibition held in Riyadh and the announcement of initiatives and investments, totaling approximately SAR124 billion, which are expected to strengthen the Kingdom's leadership in the medical and healthcare sectors, localize technologies, and support innovation in line with national objectives.

On domestic affairs, the cabinet reviewed a number of economic indicators and statistics, noting the continued growth of non-oil exports as the national economy diversifies its pathways to support various key and promising sectors and activities.

The cabinet also hailed the launch of new renewable energy projects across the Kingdom, with a total capacity of 4,500 megawatts and investments exceeding SAR9 billion, which will help in achieving the optimal energy mix for electricity production by 2030 and enhance the Kingdom’s global leadership in this field.



Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU to Combat Cross Border Corruption

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross border corruption crimes - SPA
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross border corruption crimes - SPA
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Saudi Arabia, UAE Sign MoU to Combat Cross Border Corruption

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross border corruption crimes - SPA
The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross border corruption crimes - SPA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and the United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to prevent and combat corruption and enhance joint cooperation.

The MoU, signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and UAEAA Chairman Humaid Obaid Abushibs, aims to strengthen cooperation in combating cross border corruption crimes, facilitate the exchange of information related to corruption, and develop institutional capacities.

During the signing ceremony, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in promoting integrity and combating corruption.


UAE 'Probably' Won't Join Gaza Stabilization Force, Says Senior Official

Emirati presidential advisor Anwar Gargash (Reuters)
Emirati presidential advisor Anwar Gargash (Reuters)
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UAE 'Probably' Won't Join Gaza Stabilization Force, Says Senior Official

Emirati presidential advisor Anwar Gargash (Reuters)
Emirati presidential advisor Anwar Gargash (Reuters)

The United Arab Emirates is not planning to join the international stabilization force for Gaza because it lacks a clear framework, a senior official said on Monday.

"The UAE does not yet see a clear framework for the stability force, and under such circumstances will probably not participate in such a force," Emirati presidential advisor Anwar Gargash told the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate forum.

The US-coordinated international force has been seen as likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye, as well as the UAE, reported AFP.

Last week, US President Donald Trump said he expected the force to be in Gaza "very soon", as a fragile ceasefire holds following two years of war.


Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Jeddah Platform Still Open to Sudan’s Warring Parties

Sudanese refugees participate in an awareness-raising session at the Tine transit camp in Chad on November 8, 2025. (AFP)
Sudanese refugees participate in an awareness-raising session at the Tine transit camp in Chad on November 8, 2025. (AFP)
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Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Jeddah Platform Still Open to Sudan’s Warring Parties

Sudanese refugees participate in an awareness-raising session at the Tine transit camp in Chad on November 8, 2025. (AFP)
Sudanese refugees participate in an awareness-raising session at the Tine transit camp in Chad on November 8, 2025. (AFP)

A source close to the negotiations carried out by members of the international quartet on Sudan said that efforts are ongoing to reach a ceasefire in the war-torn country. The quartet includes Saudi Arabia, the United States, Egypt and United Arab Emirates.

The quartet is also working on delivering humanitarian aid ahead of launching civilian dialogue aimed at reaching a permanent solution to the conflict.

Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat on condition of anonymity, the source said the quartet is currently proposing a three- to nine-month humanitarian truce during which humanitarian corridors can be opened to deliver aid to those in need. Agricultural production will also resume, allowing civilians to return to normal life.

Throughout this period, the quartet will contact the warring parties to reach an agreement on a permanent ceasefire, revealed the source.

Once reached, intra-civilian Sudanese dialogue will be held to agree on a constitution for the country and mechanisms to establish a parliament and government, as well as the executive agencies that organize the daily lives of the people across Sudan.

The Jeddah Platform still stands and is ready for dialogue with the warring parties, added the source, recalling a Sudanese government statement from a year ago that stressed commitment to it.

The platform was initially agreed to by the warring parties, it stressed.

The quartet is hoping that the parties will positively respond to its efforts, the source told Asharq Al-Awsat.

Moreover, it noted the massive efforts carried out by Saudi Arabia, individually and within the quartet, to reach a ceasefire, stemming from its keenness on Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity.

Before and during the war, the Kingdom has worked with all Sudanese parties to persuade them to work on developing their country and steer clear of disputes, culminating in the Jeddah Agreement that was signed in May 2023, it remarked.

Saudi Arabia has maintained three humanitarian programs in Sudan covering food security and medical assistance, as well as helping in protecting infrastructure.

On the crisis in el-Fasher and Darfur, the source said the Kingdom is offering aid through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and international organizations. It is also aiding Sudanese refugees in Chad and South Sudan.