The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of the violations of the sovereignty of nations and attempts to threaten the security and stability of the region.
It reiterated its strong condemnation of the blatant attacks that targeted Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states with drones launched from Iraqi territory, underscoring the importance of the Iraqi government assuming responsibility in addressing these threats.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.
At the outset of the session, the Cabinet praised the “heroic role of the Saudi Armed Forces and their valor in defending the Kingdom and protecting its achievements and resources against the Iranian attacks and their serious repercussions that have affected the region.”
The Cabinet stressed that Saudi Arabia “remains a haven of security and stability, advancing with steadfast steps to strengthen its blessed course and support regional and international stability, drawing from Allah Almighty's guidance and resolve in confronting various challenges.”
It commended the success of operational and technical efforts to restore production at several energy facilities damaged by the attacks.
“The swift recovery reflects the Kingdom’s energy system's high operational resilience and crisis-management capacity, reinforcing the reliability and continuity of supplies to domestic and international markets and supporting the global economy,” said the Cabinet.
The Cabinet also commended the outcomes of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum held in Madinah, which witnessed broad international participation and the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) that will help in developing the system of services for the Umrah performers and pilgrims, and boosting integration among the entities operating in this sector.
The Cabinet praised the Kingdom's new achievement in space exploration with the launch of the “Shams” satellite and the success of its mission, aligning with the aspired goals of fostering innovation and scientific creativity and strengthening international partnerships in this field.
The Cabinet highlighted the numerous awards earned by the education and health systems at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2026, reflecting the Kingdom’s continuous support to empower and advance these two sectors.
The Cabinet noted the advanced positions achieved by eight Saudi cities in the Smart City Index 2026 issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), saying it was confirmation of the accelerating pace of development in services provided to residents, infrastructure, and the quality of life across the Kingdom.
Moreover, the Cabinet praised the steps taken in environmental protection and vegetation restoration, including the rehabilitation of the first one million hectares of degraded land and the planting of more than 159 million trees under the Saudi Green Initiative.
