Saudi Govt: Palestinian Cause at Top of Kingdom’s Priorities

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting in Neom. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting in Neom. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt: Palestinian Cause at Top of Kingdom’s Priorities

King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting in Neom. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a cabinet meeting in Neom. (SPA)

The Saudi cabinet reiterated on Tuesday its commitment to adopting peace as a strategic choice in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually from Neom.

The ministers underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on the unity, sovereignty and safety of Arab territories, rejecting any attempts to destabilize the region.

The Palestinian cause will remain at the top of Saudi Arabia’s priorities, stressed the cabinet. It will continue to stand by the Palestinian people to reach a fair and comprehensive solution based on international resolutions and the 2002 Arab peace initiative.

The ministers also tackled unprecedented investment opportunities available in the Kingdom that are a result of the ongoing pursuit to implement Vision 2030 and efforts to establish a unique investment environment with structural reforms that are attractive to investors.

They highlighted the giant leaps Saudi Arabia has achieved in international indices as it remains abreast the rapid development in several sectors and businesses.

The ministers underscored the efforts exerted by King Salman and his management of plans to develop the capital, Riyadh, dating back to the time when he was governor of the city.

The cabinet addressed the strategy aimed at developing the capital that was unveiled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The strategy aims to develop Riyadh into one of the top ten economic cities in the world as part of the Kingdom’s diversification plan.

The cabinet also tackled the latest local and international developments related to the coronavirus pandemic. They stressed the need for the continued adoption of preventive measures to ensure the safety and health of citizens and residents.



MWL Launches Girls' Education in Muslim Communities Initiative

The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education. SPA
The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education. SPA
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MWL Launches Girls' Education in Muslim Communities Initiative

The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education. SPA
The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education. SPA

The Muslim World League (MWL), represented by its Secretary General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, launched on Saturday its international initiative, Girls' Education in Muslim Communities, in Islamabad.

The initiative is sponsored by Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The conference was attended by Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha. Several prominent figures and institutions were also present, including muftis from across the Islamic world, members of Islamic scholarly councils, the Islamic Fiqh Academy of the MWL, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy of the OIC, senior education officials, and leaders from the League of Islamic Universities.

The initiative aims to raise awareness in Muslim communities about the importance of girls' education through various themes, joint programs, and collaborative agreements. It includes the issuance of the Islamabad declaration for girls' education, which will be presented to international governmental and non-governmental organizations. The declaration calls for the establishment of an international day dedicated to advancing its primary goal.

The initiative also entails launching a platform for international partnerships, including the signing of several agreements with regional and international organizations focused on women's empowerment and girls' education.

Al-Issa lauded the initiative as a transformative step for advancing girls' education, emphasizing its practical and results-oriented approach. He highlighted that the initiative is underpinned by high-quality agreements designed to ensure tangible outcomes. He further stated that the Islamabad declaration for girls' education will serve to solidify and strengthen the initiative.

Sharif commended the MWL for its dedication to education, emphasizing that ensuring equal access to education for girls remains one of the most pressing challenges.

Taha affirmed the OIC's readiness to support the initiative and contribute to its success for the benefit of girls across the Islamic world.