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Saudi Govt Calls on All Yemeni Parties to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Calls on All Yemeni Parties to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)

The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday the terrorist bombing that targeted the entrance of the international airport in the Yemeni interim capital Aden last week.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The government expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Yemen and its people, urging all parties to complete the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement in order to unite ranks, confront terrorism, achieve security and stability and restore the state.

The cabinet also tackled King Salman’s virtual participation at the G20 Summit that was held in Rome. King Salman underscored that the Kingdom will continue to play its leading role in supporting the global economic recovery.

King Salman briefed the ministers on the separate telephone talks he held with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah. The royals underlined the solidarity of the Gulf Cooperation Council members and the depth of the fraternal relations between all their peoples.

The cabinet highlighted the recent visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the Kingdom and his high-level talks with Saudi officials that tackled bilateral cooperation and ways to develop it in all fields.

The ministers highlighted the fifth edition of the Future Investment Initiative forum that was hosted by Riyadh last week. The event brought together global leaders, stakeholders, investors and innovators.

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Saudi FM Receives Bulgarian Counterpart for Talks on Bilateral Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Receives Bulgarian Counterpart for Talks on Bilateral Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Tuesday Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Gabriel.

The officials discussed ways to boost bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.

They also reviewed regional and international issues of common interest.

Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati attended the meeting.

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Rejection of Israeli Assault on Gaza

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Rejection of Israeli Assault on Gaza

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government underscored on Tuesday its rejection of the Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The cabinet reiterated the Kingdom’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and allowing the entry of aid to the people in need. It also renewed its rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinian people.

It called for preparing the ground for a return to stability and achieving sustainable and lasting peace.

The ministers reviewed the various meetings and talks held between senior Saudi officials and their counterparts from several countries over the past week that are aimed at bolstering cooperation and coordination.

The ministers reviewed the outcomes of Saudi Arabia’s participation at the Non-Aligned Movement, Group of 77 and China, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summits that were held in Uganda last week.

The participation stems from the Kingdom’s pivotal global political and economic roles and keenness on boosting cooperation to consolidate security, stability and development in the region and world.

The cabinet also reviewed the outcomes of Saudi Arabia’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week and the announcement that it will host a special WEF summit in April.

The meeting, scheduled to take place from April 28-29, will focus on global collaboration, growth and energy.

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Administrative Enforcement Court

Saudi Arabia’s President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef launches the Kingdom’s first administrative enforcement court (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia’s President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef launches the Kingdom’s first administrative enforcement court (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Launches First Administrative Enforcement Court

Saudi Arabia’s President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef launches the Kingdom’s first administrative enforcement court (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia’s President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef launches the Kingdom’s first administrative enforcement court (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has introduced its first administrative enforcement court, functioning under the enforcement system before the Board of Grievances.

The court is responsible for carrying out judicial decisions and administrative bonds while settling disputes related to their execution.

This initiative aims to ensure judicial security, support the investment environment, and contribute to social, economic, and tourism development.

It signifies advancements in legislative and judicial systems, prioritizing rights protection and streamlining the paths to justice in Saudi Arabia.

Having and implementing the enforcement system for court decisions and administrative bonds ensures judicial security, affirmed the President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council, Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef.

He added that it also supports investment, social development, tourism, and overall attractiveness in the Kingdom.

Al-Yousef, speaking to ministers and judiciary members at the inauguration event, emphasized that this enforcement system showcases the leadership's commitment to updating the judicial system and regulating laws for the well-being of the Kingdom's citizens and residents.

The Board of Grievances derives its jurisdiction from the enforcement law by forced implementation against administrative bodies, in accordance with the rules and regulations set out by the law.

It includes a penalty for refraining from implementation or exploiting influence or authority to prevent implementation and penalties of imprisonment and fines, considering them corruption crimes and major crimes requiring arrest.

In the last eight years, Saudi Arabia has carried out major reforms to improve its judicial and legal system.

The Board of Grievances has embraced digital governance, making all its processes completely digital. This move, using the latest technology, sets an international precedent.

Filing a lawsuit now takes no more than 5 minutes through just 4 steps. In administrative courts, the entire litigation process is completed in under 98 days.

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Saudi, Iranian Ambassadors to Beirut Discuss Lebanese, Regional Developments

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with his Iranian counterpart Mojtaba Amani in Yarze on Monday. (Saudi Embassy in Beirut on X)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with his Iranian counterpart Mojtaba Amani in Yarze on Monday. (Saudi Embassy in Beirut on X)
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Saudi, Iranian Ambassadors to Beirut Discuss Lebanese, Regional Developments

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with his Iranian counterpart Mojtaba Amani in Yarze on Monday. (Saudi Embassy in Beirut on X)
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari meets with his Iranian counterpart Mojtaba Amani in Yarze on Monday. (Saudi Embassy in Beirut on X)

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari held talks on Monday with his Iranian counterpart Mojtaba Amani on the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region.

The officials met at Bukhari’s residence in the Yarze region east of Beirut.

The ambassadors discussed bilateral relations between their countries and exchanged views on issues of common interest, said a statement by the Saudi embassy.

Days earlier, Bukhari had held talks with his French counterpart Herve Magro and Egyptian counterpart Alaa Moussa.

The talks were held some ten days before a meeting of the Quintet on Lebanon that includes the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar.

The group will discuss the presidential impasse in Lebanon. The country has been without a president since November 2022 when the term of Michel Aoun ended without the election of a successor.

Bickering among political parties has prevented the election of a president in spite of numerous electoral sessions that were held at parliament.

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Saudi FM Participates in EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi FM Participates in EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has participated in the European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, chaired by EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.

The Minister and several Arab officials discussed on Monday the latest developments in the Middle East. They talked about the situation in the Gaza Strip, the urgent need to achieve a ceasefire, and the humanitarian catastrophe.

The discussions were attended by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri.

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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Bilateral Ties, Security Cooperation 

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz in Algiers on Monday. (SPA) 
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz in Algiers on Monday. (SPA) 
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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Bilateral Ties, Security Cooperation 

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz in Algiers on Monday. (SPA) 
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune receives Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz in Algiers on Monday. (SPA) 

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received in Algiers on Monday Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz.

The officials held talks on bilateral relations and security cooperation between their countries.

Prince Abdulaziz conveyed to Tebboune the greetings of 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.

The Saudi leadership also wished the Algerian government and people steady progress and prosperity.

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Saudi, French FMs Meet in Brussels, Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Brussels on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Brussels on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi, French FMs Meet in Brussels, Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Brussels on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah meets with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Brussels on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Brussels on Monday for talks on bilateral relations between their countries and ways to bolster them in various fields.

They met on the sidelines of a European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Gaza.

They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.

Prince Faisal also congratulated Sejourne on assuming his duties at the Foreign Ministry.

The Saudi FM had arrived in Brussels earlier on Monday to attend the EU meeting. The EU invited the foreign ministers of Israel, the Palestinians, Egypt, Jordan and a representative of the Arab League to take part in the talks.

Prince Faisal met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of the meeting.

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Over 280 Million Worshipers Performed Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in 2023

The Prophet's Mosque received over 280 million worshipers in 2023. (SPA)
The Prophet's Mosque received over 280 million worshipers in 2023. (SPA)
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Over 280 Million Worshipers Performed Prayers at Prophet's Mosque in 2023

The Prophet's Mosque received over 280 million worshipers in 2023. (SPA)
The Prophet's Mosque received over 280 million worshipers in 2023. (SPA)

The Prophet's Mosque received over 280 million worshipers in 2023, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The best and comprehensive services, and the great efforts exerted by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque, and other entities, ensured that worshipers performed their rituals with ease and comfort.

The authority is committed to exerting further efforts to provide optimal services to visitors to the Prophet's Mosque.

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Saudi FM Arrives in Brussels for EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP file photo)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP file photo)
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Saudi FM Arrives in Brussels for EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP file photo)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP file photo)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah arrived in Brussels on Monday to attend a European Union Foreign Affairs Council meeting.

Foreign ministers of several Arab countries will take part in the meeting that is expected to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the situation in Gaza Strip.

Prince Faisal met with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi on the sidelines of the meeting.

They discussed the latest developments in Gaza and its surroundings.

Present at the meeting were Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the EU Haifa bint Abdurrahman Al-Jedea, Director General of the Foreign Minister's Office Abdulrahman Al-Dawood and Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Alyahya.

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Etidal Targets 3 Terrorist Organizations, Removes 43ml Items of Extremist Content

The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Etidal Targets 3 Terrorist Organizations, Removes 43ml Items of Extremist Content

The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal) (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, known as Etidal, removed more than 43.8 million extremist content, in addition to closing 6,200 extremist channels, in cooperation with the Telegram platform.

Etidal, in cooperation with messaging service Telegram, continues its efforts to counter the extremist propaganda of terrorist organizations. Between October and December 2023, joint efforts led to the removal of over 20 million items of extremist content and the banning of 801 extremist broad channels on the Telegram app.

The Etidal team monitored an increase in the dissemination of extremist propaganda during the last quarter of 2023 related to Daesh, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and Al-Qaeda.

Etidal said that it removed more than 14 million items of extremist content and closed 404 channels that are related to ISIS, in addition to 3.7 million items and 207 channels of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and 2.2 million items and 190 channels belonging to Al-Qaeda.

Since the beginning of their collaboration in February 2022, Etidal and Telegram have removed nearly 59 million items of extremist content and banned over 13,008 broadcast channels.