Saudi Arabia: Wanted Man Killed in Tabuk

 Photo of Abdul Rahim Al-Huwaiti, released by the Presidency of the State Security
Photo of Abdul Rahim Al-Huwaiti, released by the Presidency of the State Security
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Saudi Arabia: Wanted Man Killed in Tabuk

 Photo of Abdul Rahim Al-Huwaiti, released by the Presidency of the State Security
Photo of Abdul Rahim Al-Huwaiti, released by the Presidency of the State Security

A wanted man was killed in a shootout with the security forces in Tabuk, the Saudi Press Agency reported quoting the spokesman of the Presidency of State Security.

The incident occurred on Monday, when Abdul Rahim Al-Huwaiti, a Saudi national, fired at security men as they raided his house in Tabuk to arrest him.

The wanted man was hiding on top of the building behind sandbags. He refused to surrender after several to calls made by Saudi security forces.

As Huwaiti continued shooting and throwing Molotov cocktails, the security forces shot back, which led to his death. Two security men sustained injuries in the shootout. They were transferred to hospital and their condition is stable, according to the spokesman.

Several arms were seized from the hideout, including a machine gun, a pistol, a rifle, four air silencers, 33 live ammunition of machine gun, 12 live ammunition of rifle, and a box containing 13 Molotov cocktails.

The Presidency of the State Security warned that it would deal firmly with anyone who tries to threaten to Kingdom’s security in any way.



Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint coordination council.

On September 10, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a joint news conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which he announced that the two countries were in the final stages of launching the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He emphasized that the council would serve as a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in politics, economics, trade, development, and investment, aligning with the interests of both nations’ peoples.

In its Wednesday session, Egypt’s Cabinet approved the decision to establish the council. According to a government statement, the body will seek to “intensify communication and enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest.”

The council, as outlined by the statement, will include ministers and officials from both countries covering relevant sectors. It will convene regular meetings alternately in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with provisions for extraordinary meetings as needed.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Ayman Mohseb, deputy chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives, said that the move reflects the advanced level of partnership between the two nations, describing the council as a “cornerstone for activating relations and expanding cooperation in various fields.”

“This step will significantly advance cooperation across diverse domains, driven by the political will of the two countries’ leaderships,” Mohsab said, adding that the new body would facilitate coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of regional issues and areas of mutual interest.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “pride in its historic relations with Saudi Arabia, both at the leadership and popular levels, and across all sectors.”