Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Arrives in Jeddah

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is welcomed in Jeddah. (SPA)

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Saturday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

He was received at the King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Minister of State for African Countries' Affairs Ahmed Qattan, the escort companying minister and other senior, civil and military, officials.

He was also received by the Saudi Ambassador to Ethiopia Abdullah Al-Arjani and Jeddah-based Representative of the Royal Protocol in the Makkah Region.



Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Cybersecurity Authority, is set to host on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council.

The meeting will be attended by ministers and officials responsible for cybersecurity in Arab League member states, alongside the organization’s Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

The agenda includes discussions on key topics of mutual interest, such as drafting the Arab cybersecurity strategy, organizing joint cybersecurity exercises, and reviewing working papers submitted by Arab League member states. These initiatives aim to foster enhanced cooperation in cybersecurity across the Arab region.

The Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, established following a proposal by Saudi Arabia and endorsed by all Arab countries, is tasked with formulating general policies, strategies, and priorities to advance joint Arab efforts in cybersecurity.

Its objectives include enhancing collaboration, coordinating efforts among Arab states on cybersecurity issues, sharing knowledge and expertise, and safeguarding member states' interests in international cybersecurity organizations. The council also seeks to develop a unified Arab stance on cybersecurity matters in international forums and contribute to creating a secure and trustworthy Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states.