Prince Sultan Bin Salman: Saudi Arabia to Become an Important International Destination for Exhibitions, Conferences

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Prince Sultan Bin Salman: Saudi Arabia to Become an Important International Destination for Exhibitions, Conferences

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat
Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz - Asharq Al-Awsat

Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, President of Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the National Program for Exhibitions and Conferences has confirmed that the Kingdom will be an important international destination for exhibitions and conferences in the next 10 years.

The Prince said that Saudi Arabia will be on the top of this destination in the region for this important economic and tourism activity after the completion of the stage of establishing Saudi exhibitions and meetings industry, its development comprehensively, setting regulations and legislations, preparing cadres, identifying investment opportunities, and making partnerships between government agencies and the private sector to create an environment for launching a productive industry on the basis of scientific and international standards.

Prince Sultan Bin Salman also highlighted the huge projects and initiatives that the Kingdom will be witnessing in the tourism and national heritage sectors, which the government has been supporting for the past two years.

Prince Sultan's words came during a press statement on the occasion of the launch of Saudi Meetings Industry Convention in Riyadh being patronized by the Prince with the participation of more than 1500 officials and investors in this field, in addition to the presence of international organizations, experts and investors in meetings industry, SPA reported.



Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
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Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)

Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassem al-Agha praised the monthly financial support offered by Saudi Arabia to Palestine in an effort to tackle the humanitarian situation in Gaza and its surrounding areas.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, the ambassador said the support will go to the Palestinian Authority budget that will back Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.

He also hailed the Kingdom’s position, adding that it will likely take more steps in the future as the Palestinians have grown accustomed to the support accorded to them by Saudi Arabia.

This support dates back to the founder King Abdulaziz and to the present under the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Agha added.

Moreover, he noted the formation of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution, which was launched by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in New York on Thursday.

The coalition is a result of Saudi efforts to garner international support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, stressed the ambassador.

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi handed the financial aid on Sunday to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabia had made the announcement about the monthly financial support the same day, saying it was a continuation of the backing offered by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed to the Palestinian people.

Mustafa praised the Kingdom, stressing that the latest assistance underscores the intense efforts carried out by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed with the international community to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, protect civilians and ensure the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

He also noted the Kingdom’s keenness on reaching a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that allows the Palestinian people to obtain all of their legitimate rights and establish her own independent state with east Jerusalem as its capital.

The Palestinian cause remains a central priority to Saudi Arabia, he stated.