Arabs, Int’l Community Welcome Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

The Saudi foreign minister declared the initiative during a press conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi foreign minister declared the initiative during a press conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Arabs, Int’l Community Welcome Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

The Saudi foreign minister declared the initiative during a press conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi foreign minister declared the initiative during a press conference in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Several countries and international organizations welcomed on Monday Saudi Arabia’s initiative to end the Yemeni crisis and reach a comprehensive political solution.

The United Nations welcomed the peace initiative, which aligns with the world body’s own efforts, UN spokesman Farhan Haq said.

Kuwait welcomed the initiative, calling on Yemeni parties to fully adhere to it to reach the desired political solution according to the three agreed terms of reference.

The foreign ministry also urged the international community to support the proposal and launch a political process that ends the conflict in Yemen in a way that preserves its security and stability.

Bahrain expressed full support for the initiative, highlighting the essential role played by Saudi Arabia in maintaining regional security, peace and stability, and protecting global interests in the region.

It called on the international community to support the initiative and launch a political process that ends the war in order to restore peace and security to Yemen.

Egypt welcomed the initiative, hailing Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Yemen that ends its political and humanitarian crisis, works to give priority to the interests of the Yemeni people and paves way for the resumption of the political process.

It urged all Yemeni parties to respond to the initiative to the best interest of the Yemeni people.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the initiative, stressing the Kingdom's continuous keenness on the security, stability of Yemen and the region.

It called on all parties to accept the initiative to stop the bloodshed in Yemen, tackle the humanitarian and economic situation and prioritize the interests of the Yemeni people.

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf welcomed the Saudi initiative, expressing support for starting political consultations among Yemeni parties to reach a comprehensive political solution, according to the GCC Initiative, national dialogue and UN Security Council resolution 2216.

Al-Hajraf emphasized that the initiative reflects the great keenness and the sincere willingness to end the Yemeni crisis, following years of war due to the Houthi militias’ coup against the state.

He called on all Yemeni parties to accept the initiative to overcome the existing hurdles and prioritize the interests of the people.

Al-Hajraf underscored the Kingdom’s efforts to support Yemeni security and stability, while praising the positive role of Oman to end the crisis.



Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan 

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
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Makkah Deputy Governor Carries Out Field Inspection of Grand Mosque Readiness for Ramadan 

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz is seen during his inspection tour at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz inspected the readiness of the Grand Mosque and its facilities, conducting a field tour to review operational and service preparations for receiving worshippers and Umrah performers during the holy month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

Prince Saud was briefed on the operational plans implemented by the relevant authorities, including crowd management mechanisms, service enhancements, and facility preparations aimed at ensuring smooth movement and enhancing comfort and safety levels for visitors to the Grand Mosque, particularly during peak times.

He reviewed developmental initiatives and smart services supporting the operational system, notably electric mobility carts for transporting the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those in need of assistance within the Grand Mosque.

The tour also included an overview of the efforts of guidance teams deployed across the corridors and courtyards of the Grand Mosque, providing multilingual assistance and direction.

Prince Saud reviewed the interactive map and digital mobility platform, which allows visitors to plan their routes in advance and identify service locations, entrances and exits, and less crowded pathways.

He was briefed on crowd management systems, including the visitor density sensor platform that measures human density in real time, and the Tawaf and Sa’i crowd status display service, which allows worshippers to select appropriate times to perform rituals with ease. Models of the modern multilingual guidance system were also reviewed.

Prince Saud also visited the Smart Engineering Command and Control Center, which serves as an advanced central platform linking operational systems and monitoring performance in real time, boosting operational efficiency and raising readiness levels during Ramadan.


Saudi Leadership Provides Two Donations Worth SAR150 Mln Through Jood Eskan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Provides Two Donations Worth SAR150 Mln Through Jood Eskan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have provided two generous donations amounting to SAR150 million through the Jood Eskan platform.

The move aligns with the leadership's commitment to supporting all national efforts and initiatives to provide suitable housing for deserving families.

Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan) Majed Al-Hogail expressed his deep gratitude to the leadership for its unwavering support to all national efforts and initiatives aimed at providing suitable housing for eligible families across the Kingdom.

He noted the effective impact of previous generous donations in achieving the goals of housing development, and motivating individuals and institutions to donate through the Jood Eskan platform that is based on community giving that helps provide decent housing and boosts stability and quality of life for deserving families.


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Message on Bilateral Ties from President of Kazakhstan

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA file)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a written message from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on bilateral relations between their two countries.

The message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Yermek Kosherbayev in Riyadh.