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Saudi Crown Prince Announces Establishment of World's 1st Non-Profit City

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Announces Establishment of World's 1st Non-Profit City

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced on Sunday the establishment of the first non-profit city in the world.

The Crown Prince, who is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation, said the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Non Profit City will be a model for the development of the non-profit sector globally.

“This will be the first non-profit city of its kind which will contribute to achieving the goals of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and qualifying future leaders by defining non-profit work in its internal operational concept and in terms of opportunities and youth training programs it will provide. In addition, the project will provide services that contribute to creating an attractive environment for all beneficiaries of the city’s offerings,” said the Crown Prince.

The city, “which implements the Digital Twin model, will host academies, colleges, ‘Misk Schools’, a conference center, a science museum, a creative center offering a space to support the ambitions of innovators in sciences and new generation technology such as AI, IOT and Robotics," he said.

He added that “it will also feature an arts academy and arts gallery, performing art theater, play area, cooking academy and integrated residential complex. In addition, the city will host venture capital firms and investors to support and incubate innovative enterprises to drive community contributions from around the world.”

The city is located on a land dedicated by the Crown Prince, in Irqah neighborhood, adjacent to Wadi Hanifa, on an area of around 3.4 square kilometers. The city's masterplan embodies a human-centered, advanced digital metropolis designed to be sustainable, pedestrian-friendly, and will allocate more than 44 percent of the total area for green open spaces to promoting sustainable development.

Sunday’s announcement is the result of a goal to create a vibrant Saudi youth talent system to shape the future of the Kingdom and the world, by encouraging learning and developing leadership skills among youth.

Details surrounding development phases and progress of Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Non Profit City will be announced in the coming months.

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Strong Rejection of Regional Threats, Violation of Sovereignty of Nations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reiterates its Strong Rejection of Regional Threats, Violation of Sovereignty of Nations

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of the violations of the sovereignty of nations and attempts to threaten the security and stability of the region.

It reiterated its strong condemnation of the blatant attacks that targeted Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states with drones launched from Iraqi territory, underscoring the importance of the Iraqi government assuming responsibility in addressing these threats.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

At the outset of the session, the Cabinet praised the “heroic role of the Saudi Armed Forces and their valor in defending the Kingdom and protecting its achievements and resources against the Iranian attacks and their serious repercussions that have affected the region.”

The Cabinet stressed that Saudi Arabia “remains a haven of security and stability, advancing with steadfast steps to strengthen its blessed course and support regional and international stability, drawing from Allah Almighty's guidance and resolve in confronting various challenges.”

It commended the success of operational and technical efforts to restore production at several energy facilities damaged by the attacks.

“The swift recovery reflects the Kingdom’s energy system's high operational resilience and crisis-management capacity, reinforcing the reliability and continuity of supplies to domestic and international markets and supporting the global economy,” said the Cabinet.

The Cabinet also commended the outcomes of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum held in Madinah, which witnessed broad international participation and the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) that will help in developing the system of services for the Umrah performers and pilgrims, and boosting integration among the entities operating in this sector.

The Cabinet praised the Kingdom's new achievement in space exploration with the launch of the “Shams” satellite and the success of its mission, aligning with the aspired goals of fostering innovation and scientific creativity and strengthening international partnerships in this field.

The Cabinet highlighted the numerous awards earned by the education and health systems at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2026, reflecting the Kingdom’s continuous support to empower and advance these two sectors.

The Cabinet noted the advanced positions achieved by eight Saudi cities in the Smart City Index 2026 issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), saying it was confirmation of the accelerating pace of development in services provided to residents, infrastructure, and the quality of life across the Kingdom.

Moreover, the Cabinet praised the steps taken in environmental protection and vegetation restoration, including the rehabilitation of the first one million hectares of degraded land and the planting of more than 159 million trees under the Saudi Green Initiative.

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Saudi Crown Prince, European Council President Discuss Kingdom’s Strategic Partnership with EU

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President of the European Council Antonio Costa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President of the European Council Antonio Costa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, European Council President Discuss Kingdom’s Strategic Partnership with EU

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President of the European Council Antonio Costa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President of the European Council Antonio Costa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with President of the European Council Antonio Costa.

They reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the EU and discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic implications, as well as the coordination of efforts to boost security and stability.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban; and Saudi Ambassador to the EU Haifa Al-Jedea.

It was also attended by EU Ambassador to the Kingdom Christophe Farnaud; Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of the European Council Anna-Maria Boura; EU Special Representative for the Gulf region Luigi Di Maio; and a number of officials.

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Saudi Arabia Holds 9 Rounds of Regional Political Cosultations in 48 Hours

Saudi regional consultations focus on developments in the region. (SPA)
Saudi regional consultations focus on developments in the region. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Holds 9 Rounds of Regional Political Cosultations in 48 Hours

Saudi regional consultations focus on developments in the region. (SPA)
Saudi regional consultations focus on developments in the region. (SPA)

Over the past 48 hours, Saudi Arabia has intensified diplomatic activity, holding a series of consultations aimed at easing regional tensions and coordinating positions.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah conducted a round of intensive political consultations following the talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad. According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry, nine rounds have been publicly disclosed so far.

The effort began with a phone call the minister received early on Monday from his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, who attended the US-Iran talks.

The FMs reviewed the latest developments and stressed the need to sustain diplomatic efforts to restore regional stability. It was their third call in four days, underscoring a rise in coordination between the two countries amid fast-moving developments.

Backing the Pakistani mediation

In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry voiced support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts to reach a lasting agreement that ensures security and stability and addresses the issues that have destabilized the region for decades.

Saudi Arabia had also held consultations in the days and hours leading up to the talks.

Earlier, Prince Faisal met Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff to the South Korean president and special envoy, to discuss regional developments and their impact on regional security and the global economy, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Saudi minister also received a second call within 96 hours from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. They discussed post-talk developments and exchanged views.

Saudi-Arab coordination intensifies

Prince Faisal also held five calls with Gulf and Arab counterparts, including those of Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

The discussions focused on the fallout from regional developments, ongoing efforts to address them, and ways to strengthen regional and international security and stability while reducing tensions.

The consultations included a Monday call with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev. The officials reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made in response.

Amid these developments, the Saudi Foreign Ministry summoned Iraq’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Safia Taleb al-Suhail, over what it described as “continued blatant attacks and threats” targeting Saudi Arabia and Gulf states through drones launched from Iraqi territory.

A Saudi deputy foreign minister, while delivering a protest note, condemned the attacks and stressed the need for Iraq to act responsibly in addressing such threats.

He reiterated the Kingdom’s firm rejection of violations of sovereignty and attempts to undermine regional security and stability, and said Saudi Arabia would take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory.

The ministry also received Djibouti’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, dean of the diplomatic corps in Saudi Arabia, where both sides reviewed issues of mutual interest.