Saudi Cabinet: Kingdom’s Transformation Contributes to Region’s Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. — SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. — SPA
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Saudi Cabinet: Kingdom’s Transformation Contributes to Region’s Stability

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. — SPA
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chairs the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. — SPA

The Saudi cabinet said Tuesday that the vision 2030 confirms that the transformation being witnessed by the Kingdom contributes to supporting regional stability in general and enhancing the trend of making the Kingdom a center for the region and a heart of the Islamic world.

The vision came in response to internal development needs and affirmation of a policy seeking for building a multi-sources economy and developmental goals in all fields, and addressing any fluctuations that may occur in the global economy, added the cabinet that was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Riyadh.

Minister of Culture and Information Awwad Al-Awwad said that the Cabinet welcomed the tremendous response from Arab and other countries around the world to the announcement of the ambitious NEOM project by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

The Cabinet lauded what has been affirmed by Prince Mohammed during his participation in the Future Investment Initiative – he stressed the Saudi people's contribution to driving the kingdom toward new dimensions and their support to the leadership.

Furthermore, King Salman briefed the cabinet on outcomes of his discussions with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

The Cabinet lauded the program launched by the Public Investment Fund for 2018-2020, including 30 initiatives that contribute to achieving four main objectives to enhance the role of the Fund as an effective engine to diversify the economy in the Kingdom and deepen the impact and role of the Kingdom at regional and global levels.

On Yemen, the Cabinet underscored the statement issued after the meeting between foreign ministers and Chiefs of Staff of Member States of Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen that their countries' political and military movement came in response to Yemen's legitimate government's appeal against coup militias and in accordance with Security Council resolution 2216. The statement also condemned the role being played by the Iranian regime in supporting militias with weapons and ammunition, as well as holding it and its proxies responsible for jeopardizing the security of the region.

The Cabinet also hailed efforts exerted by the Presidency of State Security to discover and prevent the financing of terrorism, in addition to its recent naming of two entities and 11 individuals identified as leaders, financiers, facilitators or supporters of ISIS in Yemen and Al-Qaeda.

On Bahrain, the Cabinet strongly condemned the terrorist explosion which targeted an Interior Ministry bus, leaving several killed and injured.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Organizing the FIFA Arab Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L), and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein stand on the podium for the awards ceremony after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L), and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein stand on the podium for the awards ceremony after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Organizing the FIFA Arab Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L), and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein stand on the podium for the awards ceremony after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L), and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani (C) and Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein stand on the podium for the awards ceremony after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final football match between Jordan and Morocco at the Lusail Stadium Stadium, in Lusail on December 18, 2025. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on the occasion of his country’s success in organizing the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques conveyed to the Emir his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued progress and success, and to the government and people of the State of Qatar steady progress and prosperity, SPA reported.

For his part, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim and conveyed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued progress and success and to the government and people of Qatar steady progress and prosperity


Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria, Congratulates Damascus

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US Decision to Lift Sanctions on Syria, Congratulates Damascus

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs logo

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday a US decision to lift sanctions imposed on Syria pursuant to the Caesar Act, affirming that this step will contribute to supporting the country’s stability, prosperity, and development in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the Kingdom commended the significant and positive role played by US President Donald Trump, beginning with his announcement to lift all sanctions imposed on Syria during his historic visit to Riyadh in May 2025, and culminating in his signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which included the repeal of the Caesar Act.

The Kingdom also extended its sincere congratulations to the Syrian leadership, government, and people on the lifting of all sanctions imposed on Syria.

The statement expressed Saudi Arabia’s appreciation for the steps taken by the Syrian government to restore stability across all Syrian territories, create conducive conditions for rebuilding the state and economy, and facilitate the return of refugees and displaced persons.


Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Foreign Minister II of Brunei Darussalam

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah -File Photo (Reuters)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah -File Photo (Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call with Foreign Minister II of Brunei Darussalam

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah -File Photo (Reuters)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah -File Photo (Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Minister for Foreign Affairs II of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

During the call, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations between their countries and discussed issues of common interest.