Saudi Cabinet Approves Merging Public Pension Agency Into GOSI

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, chairs the cabinet session via videoconference (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, chairs the cabinet session via videoconference (SPA)
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Saudi Cabinet Approves Merging Public Pension Agency Into GOSI

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, chairs the cabinet session via videoconference (SPA)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, chairs the cabinet session via videoconference (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved Tuesday merging the Public Pension Agency (PPA) into the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) during a videoconference meeting chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The Cabinet meeting also approved that the Royal Commission for AlUla joins the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an independent member, SPA said.

Moreover, the meeting reviewed talks the Kingdom recently held with regional countries, especially discussions for boosting bilateral ties and backing international and regional efforts to lay the foundations of stability and security, overcome conflicts and resolve crises.

This shows Saudi Arabia’s pioneering role in leadership and development in both the Arab and Muslim worlds.

In the same light, Cabinet members reviewed the Saudi-sponsored peace declaration issued by senior scholars from both Islamabad and Kabul in Makkah.

This initiative aims to pave the way towards settling the Afghan crisis through negotiations between warring parties and to reject all shapes and forms of violence and extremism.

Ministers touched on the honor upheld by the Kingdom in terms of serving the Two Holy Mosques and protecting pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah rituals.

The Kingdom does so by ensuring a safe and healthy environment for pilgrims.

In light of global developments brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, the Kingdom will implement needed regulatory controls, health standards, and security measures to ensure pilgrims’ safety for Hajj season 2021.

The Cabinet also approved establishing an academy named Mahd Sports Academy, concerned with developing sports talents and providing juniors and youngsters with technical knowledge and methodologies to achieve national, regional, and continental sporting achievements.



Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)

Upon the directive of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks on Wednesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman.

The meeting, also attended by Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, reviewed bilateral relations and ongoing security cooperation between their countries.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Falih, Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Jordan’s Minister of Interior Mazen Abdullah Hilal Al-Faraya and Director of the King's Office Alaa Batayneh.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud earlier held official talks with Al-Faraya aimed at boosting security cooperation between their countries.

Al-Faraya emphasized the deep-rooted and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and Jordan under the leadership of King Abdullah II.

For his part, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud commended the concerted efforts of security agencies in both ministries, particularly in fortifying border security and combating drug trafficking.  

Discussions centered on strengthening existing security cooperation and exploring topics of mutual concern.