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Agreements Signed to Set up Innovative Saudi Media City

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed three agreements to set up an ambitious Media City project in the Kingdom.
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed three agreements to set up an ambitious Media City project in the Kingdom.
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Agreements Signed to Set up Innovative Saudi Media City

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed three agreements to set up an ambitious Media City project in the Kingdom.
Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed three agreements to set up an ambitious Media City project in the Kingdom.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed on Tuesday three agreements to set up an ambitious Media City project in the Kingdom.

The deals cover cultural, media and technical aspects of the city, which will serve as a unique global destination.

The project is located in the embassies neighborhood in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. It includes cultural, media and technical departments that play a direct role in shaping the innovative industry, such as publishing, podcasts, film, social media, digital ads and education, virtual reality, photography, design, newspapers, magazines, radio and television.

The project offers diverse services to meet the demands of the cultural, media and technical sectors, such as studios, offices and residential and business zones. The project offers an opportunity to develop and boost the growth of promising SMEs and offers direct and indirect jobs.

The first agreement was signed between Prince Badr and editor-in-chief of the Al Arabiya and Al Hadath television network Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Rashed. It aimed to set up a new headquarters for the network within the new city, which will expand its regional operations.

Al-Rashed said Al Arabiya and Al Hadath’s new centers will be supplied with the most modern media equipment and latest technology in news, television and digital production. It will also boast a training center and another for news research and services. This will positively impact the network’s operation in Dubai and the world.

The second agreement was signed between executive director of the Media City, Dr. Fahd bin Msheit, and CEO of the Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG), Saleh al-Dowais. It is aimed at setting up a main headquarters for the Group at the Media City in Riyadh.

SRMG Chairman Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Rwaita described the announcement of the project as an “important strategic step in Arab media”.

He said that the project matches the Kingdom’s global political and economic standing and will help “develop the media environment on all levels.”

The third agreement was signed between Prince Badr and Chairman of the MBC Group Waleed bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim. It aims to set up a new headquarters for the group in Riyadh within the Media City.

Ibrahim said that by setting up its new headquarters in Riyadh, MBC Group seeks to keep abreast developments in Saudi Arabia and benefit from the open and modern environment that embraces media and entertainment.

“We are working on strengthening our pioneering role in this vital sector and throughout the entire region, especially amid the massive developments that have taken place in wake of the constant reforms and modernization steps the Kingdom has been taken since its announcement of its Vision 2030,” he added.

Prince Badr said the Media City project is part of a series of major projects that are sponsored by the Kingdom’s leadership and that aim to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s wealth and capabilities.

The project cannot be restricted in one sector, “but it has taken us to unlimited heights in all future, knowledge, media and cultural sectors,” he remarked.

Prince Badr, who also heads the project, said the city aims to become one of the most innovative in the world.

“The Kingdom has the means and the will to forge ahead in achieving our goals that are backed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince,” he added.

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Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks against Arab States

Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks against Arab States
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Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks against Arab States

Arab Parliament Speaker Condemns Continued Iranian Attacks against Arab States

Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi renewed his strong condemnation of the continued blatant and repeated Iranian attacks targeting several Arab countries.

In a statement on Wednesday, Al-Yamahi said that these attacks violate the rules of international law and the Charter of the United Nations and constitute a direct threat to regional and international peace and security. He noted that targeting residential areas, civilian facilities, and vital infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties, represent a grave violation of international humanitarian law.

He stressed that this aggression poses a direct threat to the pan-Arab national security, reiterating that the security of Arab states is indivisible and that any attack on one Arab country is an attack on the entire Arab nation.

He called on Iran to immediately cease all hostile actions and respect the sovereignty of Arab states and the principles of good neighborliness.

Al-Yamahi also praised the vigilance and efficiency of the armed forces in the Arab countries targeted by these attacks, commending their ability to confront them, protect their territories, and safeguard their capabilities.

The speaker reaffirmed the Arab Parliament's full support for the measures taken by these countries to preserve their security and sovereignty, in accordance with their legitimate right to self-defense.

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GCC Hails Kuwait on Arrest of Hezbollah Cell

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
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GCC Hails Kuwait on Arrest of Hezbollah Cell

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised on Tuesday security authorities in Kuwait on their arrest of a “terrorist cell affiliated with Hezbollah.”

In a statement, he condemned its plans to target Kuwait’s security and stability.

“This security achievement reflects the high level of vigilance and efficiency of Kuwaiti authorities and their ability to deal decisively and proactively with terrorist threats” to protect lives and maintain security, he added.

He stressed the GCC’s “firm and unwavering rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, underscoring the full support of the GCC member states for all measures taken by Kuwait to maintain its security and stability, safeguard its sovereignty, and confront anyone who may seek to undermine its security or threaten the safety of its citizens and residents.”

“GCC member states will remain united in confronting terrorism, continuing to strengthen the collective security system and consolidate stability in the region, in a manner that serves the interests of their peoples and preserves their achievements,” he added.

The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry had on Monday announced the arrest of 14 Kuwaiti and Lebanese people for belonging to a Hezbollah terrorist cell that was plotting to destabilize the country and recruit new members.

A ministry spokesman said they plotted to undermine state sovereignty and stir instability in order to stoke chaos and harm public order.

They were arrested in possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as weapons used for assassinations. They also possessed drones, drugs, maps, money and arms used for training.

The detainees were referred to the Public Prosecution.

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Qatar, Jordan Condemn Iran’s Attacks on the Region, Urge De-Escalation

This handout picture released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan on March 17, 2026, shows Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the Diwan in Doha. (Qatar Amiri Diwan / AFP)
This handout picture released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan on March 17, 2026, shows Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the Diwan in Doha. (Qatar Amiri Diwan / AFP)
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Qatar, Jordan Condemn Iran’s Attacks on the Region, Urge De-Escalation

This handout picture released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan on March 17, 2026, shows Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the Diwan in Doha. (Qatar Amiri Diwan / AFP)
This handout picture released by Qatar's Amiri Diwan on March 17, 2026, shows Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II, at the Diwan in Doha. (Qatar Amiri Diwan / AFP)

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Jordan's King Abdullah II condemned on Tuesday Iran’s attacks in the region, urging an immediate cessation of all military actions.

Sheikh Tamim welcomed the monarch in Doha for talks on regional developments and Iran’s blatant attacks against Qatar, Jordan and other countries in the region, reported Qatar’s state news agency QNA.

Sheikh Tamim stressed Qatar’s solidarity with Jordan, saying it supports all measures it takes to defend its sovereignty and security and to ensure the safety of its citizens. For his part, King Abdullah reiterated his country's solidarity and full support for all measures taken by Qatar to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.

They underscored the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to de-escalate and contain the ongoing tensions, and to work through diplomatic channels and dialogue to address crises in a way that helps prevent further deterioration in the region and boosts prospects for security and stability.

They discussed a host of regional and international issues of mutual concern, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and consultation between their two countries, especially in light of current developments and their implications for the region's security and stability.