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Saudi Nationality Granted to Energy Experts, Religious, Medical and Academic Figures

Khaled Hamawi
Khaled Hamawi
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Saudi Nationality Granted to Energy Experts, Religious, Medical and Academic Figures

Khaled Hamawi
Khaled Hamawi

The list of people who have been granted Saudi nationality, in wake of Thursday's royal decree, covers all vital sectors that have contributed to enriching the local industry in the Kingdom in various areas.

Asharq Al-Awsat received a new list of 27 figures who have been granted the Saudi nationality in recognition of their contributions over the decades to the religious, medical, academic and energy fields:

Mustafa Ceric
Mustafa Ceric is a member of the higher council of the Muslim World League and is among the most senior clerics to sign the Makkah Declaration. He formerly served as the Grand Mufti of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ceric is one of the most prominent and influential Muslim figures in the Islamic world. He is regularly invited to speak at Muslim and non-Muslim institutions.

Hussein Aldaoudi
Hussein Aldaoudi is Chairman of the Scandinavian Council for Relations, member of the higher council of the Muslim World League and a signatory of the Makkah Declaration.

He is keen on building bridges of communications between religions and promoting moderate Islam.

Mohammed Nimir al-Sammak

Mohammed Nimir al-Sammak is the Secretary General of the Islamic Christian National Dialogue Committee and member of the higher council of the Muslim World League. He is one of the leading Arab thinkers in his field and among the most senior scholars to sign the Makkah Declaration.

A distinguished writer and academic, he has numerous political and cultural publications to his name, covering several issues, including dialogue between the East and West.

Abdullah Saleh Abdullah
Abdullah Saleh Abdullah is a prominent Iraqi academic who enjoys a long career in documenting the history of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.

Radwan Nayef El-Sayed
Radwan Nayef El-Sayed is a researcher in Islamic thought and member of the higher council of the Muslim World League. He is among the most senior signatories of the Makkah Declaration. He is a recipient of the King Faisal Prize in the field of Islamic Studies. He is a regular speaker at conferences on Islamic studies and thought.

Mohammed al-Husseini
Mohammed al-Husseini is Secretary General of the Islamic-Arab Council in Lebanon. He is a prominent Shiite scholar in the Islamic world and beyond, especially in Europe.

He has supported moderation and shunned sectarianism. He has resisted attempts to politicize the Shiite sect for political and ideological aims.

In the medical domain, the Saudi nationality has been granted to:

Imad Mohammed Tleyjeh
Imad Mohammed Tleyjeh is a medical consultant in infectious diseases. He holds several medical certificates, including a diploma in Infectious Diseases from the American Board of Medical Specialties and a certificate in Management and Leadership for Clinicians, from King's Fund, London. He has over 87 medical research publications to his name. He is the recipient of several awards in recognition of his contributions to the medical field.

Farouq Oweida
Farouk Oueida is a consultant cardiovascular surgeon. He is the head of the Cardiac Surgery Department and Consultant CardioVascular Surgeon at the Saud al Babtain Cardiac Center in Saudi Arabia. He has performed over 5,000 open heart surgeries and has over 20 medical research publications to his name.

Imad Uddin Najeh Ezzat Kanaan
Imad Uddin Najeh Ezzat Kanaan is the head of the Department of Neurosciences at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh. He is one of the world's top neurosurgeons. He was nominated by the Canadian Academy as one of the world's top 16 surgeons. He has 115 research publications.

Khaled Hamawi
Khaled Hamawi is a nephrologist and Vice President for Clinical Excellence at the First Health Cluster in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. He is a fellow at the American Society of Nephrology. He received an award in recognition for his contribution to the Multi Organ Transplant Center at he King Fahad Specialist Hospital. He received an award in recognition of his contribution to the Renal Transplant Program King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.

Mouhamad Ghyath Jamil
Mouhamad Ghyath Jamil is an Critical Care consultant. He is American board certified and currently serves as Acting Director of virtual health care at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center and as assistant professor at the University of North Dakota. He is the former president of the Saudi Sleep Medicine Group. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians and Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Walid Khalid Rasheed
Walid Khalid Rasheed is a consultant in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. He is Australian board certified and has 32 research studies to his name. He worked at several hospitals and medical clinics in New Zealand and Australia over a span of eight years. He oversaw the various hemotological treatments and stem cell transplants. He has extensive contributions in the stem cell domain.

Mustafa Abdullah Saleh
Dr. Mustapha Abdullah has over 235 research papers to his name. He is specialized in child health care. He has earned his education at Sweden's Uppsala University and Sudan's University of Khartoum.

The Saudi nationality has also been granted to several academic figures:

Neçar Merah
Neçar Merah is a Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Co-Director of the Center of Excellence for Scientific Research Collaboration with MIT. He has written over 90 research publications, boasts 11 registered patents and three are being reviewed for registration. He is a recipient of several awards in recognition of his achievements.

Mohammed Abdulaziz Mustafa Habib
Mohammed Abdulaziz Mustafa Habib is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion and energy and carbon capture. He has over 200 research publications and 24 registered patents. He is a recipient of several awards of distinction.

Bekir Yilbas
Bekir Yilbas is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in Laser Applications, Renewable Energy and Harsh Environment, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics, Microscale Transport and Fluid Mechanics. He is the author of over 13 books and several book chapters. He boasts 26 patents and is the recipient of several awards in recognition of his work.

Mohammed Abdulkarim Antar
Mohammed Abdulkarim Antar is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in water desalination and has carried out several researches in the domain. He has over 70 research publications and eight patents. Eight others are being reviewed for registration. He is the recipient of several awards in recognition of his work.

Tawfik Abdo Saleh Awadh
Tawfik Abdo Saleh Awadh is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in chemistry, with a focus on materials, nanomaterials, composites, polymeric composite, and hybrid nanomaterials. He has over 340 research publications and several registered patents to his name. His works among the most cited globally in chemistry researches.

Ali Hussein Muqaibel
Ali Hussein Muqaibel is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in communication technology, with a focus on Ultra Wideband Signals and Channels, Channel Characterization, Positioning and Localization and Signal Propagation. He has over 40 research publications to his name and several registered patents. He has received several awards in recognition of his work.

Azzedine Zerguine
Azzedine Zerguine is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized on communication technology, with a focus on Digital Signal Processing, Algorithms and Applications, Adaptive Filtering, Mixed-Norm Algorithms and Applications, Signal Processing in Communications, Interference Cancellation in CDMA systems, Analog and Digital Communications, Echo and Interference Cancellation and Linear and Non-linear Equalization. He has over 80 research publications to his name, 18 registered patents and is a recipient of several awards in recognition of his work.

Samir Mekid
Samir Mekid is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is the Director of Interdisciplinary Research Center for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics at the university. His research areas focus on Precision Machine Design, Product Design, Manufacturing Production Automation and Robotics, Mechatronics, Nano and Micro-scale systems, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and others. He has over 70 publications to his name and co-authored numerous books. He has 20 registered patents and is a recipient of several awards in recognition of his work.

Aiman Helmi Al-Maleh
Aiman Helmi Al-Maleh is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in computer engineering. He has over 40 publications and seven registered patents to his name. He is a recipient of several awards in recognition of his work and has carried out numerous projects in implementation of his field of expertise.

Bassam El-Ali
Bassam El-Ali is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in chemistry. He conducts basic and applied research for the synthesis of compounds of value to the petrochemical, commodity chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. He has over 90 publications to his name, 12 registered patents and is the recipient of several awards in recognition of his work.

El-Hadi Mohamed Aggoune
El-Hadi Mohamed Aggoune holds a Masters and Phd from in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He is a registered engineer in the United States. His research interests include Power and Energy, Wireless Communication, Wireless Sensors Networks, Neuro-Computing and Scientific Visualization.

He was named Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) Professor of the Year and IEEE Teaching Assistant of the Year by the University of Washington and awarded Boeing Performance Excellence by the the Boeing Company. He has written several research publications, journal, conference and education papers.

Salaheldin Mahmoud Ahmad Elkatatny
Salaheldin Mahmoud Ahmad Elkatatny is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in Petroleum Engineering, with a focus on Drilling Fluid Optimization, Wellbore Clean-up, Oil-Well Cementing, Application of Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum engineering and Geomechanics. He has over 77 research and 100 conference papers to his name. He boasts over 23 registered patents and 13 others that are under review. He is the recipient of several awards.

Mohamed Ahmed Naserdine Mahmoud
Mohamed Ahmed Naserdine Mahmoud is a Professor at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. He is specialized in Petroleum Engineering, with a focus on Well stimulation, formation damage, enhanced oil recovery, drilling fluids, modeling of hole cleaning during drilling deviated and horizontal wells and multiphase flow in vertical and horizontal wells. He boasts over 130 research publications and 170 conference papers. He boasts over 60 registered patents and 25 others under review. He is the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of his work.

Moussa Gary Sayed
Born in Saudi Arabia, Moussa Gary Sayed holds a PhD in Radiological Sciences from the University of Toledo Health Sciences in Ohio, a Master’s in Chemistry from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Science from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Sayed holds an EdD in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. He is a certified medical nuclear physicist and currently serves as vice president of the American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine.

Sayed has served as director of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratory at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Saudi Arabia, and was professor and founding director of graduate programs in biomedical, radiological and imaging sciences at Alfaisal University College of Medicine. He has been a visiting professor at universities in Angola, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Taiwan, Turkey and the UAE, and is a senior Fulbright Scholar to Turkey alumnus.

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Saudi-US Confirmation: Security Agreement Imminent

Saudi-US Confirmation: Security Agreement Imminent
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Saudi-US Confirmation: Security Agreement Imminent

Saudi-US Confirmation: Security Agreement Imminent

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken shared news of progress towards a security deal between their countries at a World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Riyadh on Monday.

Prince Faisal emphasized Saudi Arabia’s call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and urged for a comprehensive solution to create a Palestinian state.

On his part, Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly consider an “extraordinarily generous” offer from Israel, highlighting the need to end the Gaza crisis.

According to Blinken, in order to proceed with normalization of ties between Israel and regional states, the crisis in Gaza must end and a path should be charted for the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the WEF’s special meeting in Riyadh, Prince Faisal emphasized the international community’s need to establish a “credible and irreversible” path towards the creation of a Palestinian state.

He noted that the United Nations estimates Gaza’s reconstruction will take 30 years, and underscored that the Palestinians’ plight in the West Bank cannot be ignored.

Prince Faisal revealed that Saudi Arabia and the US are close to finalizing bilateral agreements, expecting them to be sealed in “the near future.”

“Most of the work has already been completed. We have outlined what we believe needs to happen on the Palestinian front,” he said.

On Iran’s regional role, Prince Faisal emphasized the need to prioritize Palestinian rights and self-determination. He suggested that resolving the conflict could bolster regional independence, presenting an opportunity for Iran to promote peace and cooperation.

Blinken echoed Prince Faisal’s statement on the US being close to finalizing a security deal with Saudi Arabia.

The top US diplomat mentioned that the work Saudi Arabia and the US are doing together on agreements is on track and may be very close to be finished.

Blinken urged Hamas to quickly decide on Israel’s offer, stating it would change the situation. He assured that the US wouldn’t support any significant Israeli military action harming civilians.

Blinken mentioned intense efforts for Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization of ties, aligning with Gaza crisis resolution and Palestinian state creation.

He highlighted geopolitical changes and global challenges, emphasizing the need for collective responses.

Responding to a question about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Blinken defended by saying that the US is doing everything it can to prevent the humanitarian suffering seen every day in Gaza since October.

He emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and hostage release.

Moreover, Blinken thanked Qatar and Egypt for their role in ceasefire efforts.

Addressing concerns of a potential Israeli military strike on Rafah, the US Secretary of State reiterated the stance that without a solid plan to protect civilians, Washington cannot support a major military operation there.

When asked about broader efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and establish a Palestinian state, Blinken emphasized the need for both humanitarian assistance in Gaza and a political plan for Palestinians.

He outlined two paths for the region: one focused on integration and cooperation, leading to security and stability.

Regarding talks on a US-Saudi bilateral agreement for normalization with Israel, Blinken indicated progress but stressed the importance of resolving the Gaza crisis and establishing a Palestinian state first.

He believed that forging relations between Israel and all regional countries, alongside creating a Palestinian state, would effectively challenge Iran and Hamas.

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Arab-Islamic-European Meeting to Support Two-State Solution

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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Arab-Islamic-European Meeting to Support Two-State Solution

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah (SPA)

An Arab-Islamic-European meeting to support the two-state solution, on Monday, discussed the international recognition of the Palestinian state, in a way that achieves the aspirations of the Palestinian people to establish their independent and sovereign state on the borders of June 4, 1967.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who chaired the meeting, affirmed the sincere desire to implement the two-state solution, stressing that the right of the Palestinian people to establish their state is “inalienable, and must be fulfilled.”
The Saudi Foreign Minister said that Israel was the only country that remains outside the international consensus on the need to stop the war in Gaza, relying on European partners to convince it of the peace approach.
He warned that the continuation of the military approach would only serve the extremists, and would inevitably destabilize the security of the region, noting that famine had become a reality for the Palestinians in Gaza.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed that the discovery of mass graves in the Nasser Medical Complex in the Gaza Strip, where Israel carried out a large-scale military operation, “reflects a disregard for the most basic humanitarian standards.”
He reaffirmed the danger of any potential military operation in the Palestinian Rafah, as it would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and dire consequences for the region.
For his part, Hussein Al-Sheikh, Secretary General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, who was present at the meeting, told Asharq Al-Awsat that some European countries were ready to recognize the State of Palestine, while others were working to create the appropriate conditions for this end.
“We asked the United States to put pressure on Israel to prevent the invasion of Rafah, and we also called on the European countries to do the same, and they can as well,” Al-Sheikh said, in comments following the meeting.
Espen Barth Ede, Norwegian Foreign Minister, told Asharq Al-Awsat: “We have worked for the Palestinian state for 31 years, and we certainly want to recognize it.”
He continued: “But we, along with many Europeans, are working to create conditions that will have a truly strong impact on the establishment of the Palestinian state and peace in the region.”
In addition to Saudi Arabia and Norway, the meeting gathered representatives of Palestine, Qatar, the Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy, Slovenia, Portugal, Ireland, Spain, Turkiye, France, as well as the League of Arab States and the European Union.

 

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Kuwaiti Emir Starts State Visit to Egypt on Tuesday

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah (KUNA)
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Kuwaiti Emir Starts State Visit to Egypt on Tuesday

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah (KUNA)
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah (KUNA)

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah will start on Tuesday an official visit to Cairo, where he is scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.

The upcoming visit will be the Emir’s first since assuming power last December, Kuwait's ambassador to Cairo, Ghanim Al-Ghanim told the Kuwaiti news agency, KUNA.

“This visit was welcomed both officially and by the people in Egypt,” he stressed.

Al-Ghanim said the Kuwaiti-Egyptian relations are characterized by their close and enduring historical bonds, spanning decades and serving as a model for Arab-Arab relations.

“The Emir’s visit would enhance the excellent relations between the two countries, expanding into broader areas,” the ambassador said.

He then noted the alignment of positions between the leaderships of both countries regarding all regional and international issues, especially the Palestinian issue.

The visit also affirms the Kuwaiti leadership’s commitment to enhancing communication and consultation between Cairo and Kuwait regarding regional and international developments, Al-Ghanim said, adding that it also involves discussing mutual interests and developing bilateral relations in various fields, which would benefit both countries.

The Ambassador praised Egypt’s efforts to improve its investment climate and welcome Arab and foreign investments, particularly those from Kuwait. “The Kuwaiti private sector has confidence in Egypt’s investment environment, particularly due to the economic reforms undertaken by the Egyptian government,” Al-Ghanim affirmed.

He told KUNA that his country holds a prominent status among Arab investments in Egyptian markets, reflecting the Kuwaiti investor’s confidence in the Egyptian economy and the available investment prospects.

The Ambassador also spoke about the financing programs offered by the Kuwait Fund for Economic Development (KFAED), which support more than 50 strategic projects, significantly contributing to the Egyptian economy.

Al-Ghanim hoped the Emir’s visit to Cairo and his meeting with the Egyptian President would be successful.

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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Separate Meetings with Blinken, Cameron, Abbas, Anwar Ibrahim, and Sharif

The Crown Prince held several meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Monday (SPA)
The Crown Prince held several meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Monday (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Holds Separate Meetings with Blinken, Cameron, Abbas, Anwar Ibrahim, and Sharif

The Crown Prince held several meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Monday (SPA)
The Crown Prince held several meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Monday (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, met on Monday with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Cameron, on the sidelines of the special meeting of the World Economic Forum in Riyadh.
The two officials reviewed relations and ways to develop them, cooperation, as well as regional developments, especially the military escalation in Gaza, and the international efforts exerted in this regard.

The Crown Prince also held talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the same occasion.

The two sides discussed relations and cooperation, and regional and international developments, foremost in the Gaza Strip, including efforts exerted to stop military operations in the strip and deal with their security and humanitarian repercussions.

The Crown Prince further discussed Saudi-Malaysian relations with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.
They also reviewed opportunities to boost cooperation, and went over the regional and international developments and steps taken to tackle them.
Attending the meeting were Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State, Cabinet

Relations were also a matter of discussion between the Crown Prince and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them, cooperation, as well as regional and international developments.

Separately, the Crown Prince welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, with whom he discussed the military escalation and the worsening conditions in Gaza, which threaten the lives of civilians and the security and stability of the region.
The Crown Prince emphasized the Kingdom's efforts to engage with all international and regional parties to halt the ongoing escalation and prevent its spread in the region.
He also stressed the Kingdom’s firm rejection of forced displacement of Palestinians, as well as the Kingdom's constant support for the Palestinians to attain their legitimate right to a dignified life, fulfil their aspirations, and achieve a just and lasting peace.

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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Int'l Collaboration to Build Resilient Global Economy

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Int'l Collaboration to Build Resilient Global Economy

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, led on Sunday a Special Dialogue session at the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh to discuss the current geopolitical and economic challenges facing the world, and the Kingdom’s steadfast efforts to expand global collaboration to help build a more resilient and integrated global economy.

Tackling the challenges of today’s geopolitical environment before global leaders from government, business and academia, Crown Prince Mohammed underlined the Kingdom’s commitment to acting as a stabilizing force in the region, noting that cohesion and cooperation with regional and global partners holds the key to achieving security and prosperity.

By building on decades of robust growth fueled by its energy exports, Saudi Arabia has created diverse opportunities for regional and global investors, providing a gateway to the Middle East and a bridge between developing and developed economies, he stressed.

He highlighted the Kingdom’s achievements under Saudi Vision 2030, noting that it continues to create transformative investment opportunities in emerging sectors across its evolving economy.

Moreover, he addressed the comprehensive set of reforms implemented in the Kingdom throughout the past eight years to enable the private sector to become an engine of growth, highlighting the growth of Public Investment Fund and its goal to become a trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund.

Underscoring Saudi Arabia’s rapidly diversifying economy, Crown Prince Mohammed spoke of the Kingdom’s recent milestone: for the first time, Saudi Arabia’s current non-oil GDP represented more than 50% of the country’s total GDP in 2023.

He also emphasized the importance of investing in research and development, noting that such investment has propelled the growth of national companies, including ACWA Power, Ceer and Alat.

This creates a foundation for these companies to embed emerging technologies into their business models and further the growth of the sector in the Kingdom, he explained. It has also led to the rapid growth of the Kingdom’s digital economy at a rate three times faster than the global one.

Furthermore, Crown Prince Mohammed highlighted how Vision 2030 has touched every facet of life in the Kingdom, creating a flourishing civil society that is improving lives. He noted the vast improvements to quality of life, social mobility and inclusion, with women’s labor force participation having doubled since 2016.

Moving forward, the Kingdom’s global importance as a hub for transit, technology and trade will only increase, facilitated by new economic integration initiatives such as IMEC. Working with global partners, Saudi Arabia is building an economy of the future based on innovation, growth and opportunity, he stressed.

He reflected on Vision 2030 as a journey, not a destination, stating that Saudi Arabia has made significant strides but there is much more to do, creating compelling opportunities for collaboration, growth and development with its international partners.

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s ‘Inalienable’ Right to Establish Their Own State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Palestinian People’s ‘Inalienable’ Right to Establish Their Own State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Monday the Palestinian people’s “inalienable right to the establishment of their own state.”

Such a demand must be met, he urged as he chaired the Arab Islamic-European meeting to support the two-state solution held in Riyadh.

The FM underscored the sincere desire to implement the two-state solution, adding that Israel was “still the only country going against international consensus calling for an end to the war on Gaza.”

He hoped European partners would be able to persuade Israel to turn to peace.

Moreover, Prince Faisal warned that the military approach will only serve extremists and inevitably cause instability in the region, while also warning that famine has become a reality for Palestinians in Gaza.

Furthermore, he condemned “the disregard for the most basic human values” in wake of the discovery of mass graves in the Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza where Israeli forces had carried out a large-scale operation.

The FM also warned of the danger of any potential military operation in Rafah, saying it will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe and will have dire repercussions on the region.

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Six-Party Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Riyadh to Discuss Israeli War in Gaza Strip

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
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Six-Party Ministerial Meeting Convenes in Riyadh to Discuss Israeli War in Gaza Strip

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs chairs the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh - SPA

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, chaired the six-party Consultative Ministerial meeting with the United States in Riyadh on Monday.

The meeting focused on discussing the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip and the latest developments. The attendees emphasized the urgency of achieving an immediate and complete ceasefire to end the war while ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law.

They also deliberated on strategies to eliminate all impediments restricting the entry of humanitarian aid into all areas of the Strip to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.

Furthermore, the meeting addressed the efforts undertaken by the Arab Six-Party countries to support the international recognition of the Palestinian state, aiming to fulfill the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent and sovereign state based on the borders of June 4, 1967. The participants underscored the importance of taking irreversible measures to implement the two-state solution, in alignment with relevant international resolutions.

Among the attendees were Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Advisor to the Ministry Dr. Manal Radwan, and Director of the Arab Levant Department Mohammed Al-Harbi.

Also, other attendees included Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt Sameh Shoukri, Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Minister of Civil Affairs Hussein Al-Sheikh; and Secretary of State of the United States Antony Blinken.

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Faisal Bin Farhan, Blinken Discuss Situation in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh. SPA
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Faisal Bin Farhan, Blinken Discuss Situation in Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of a US-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and joint cooperation in various fields, the Saudi Press Agency said.

They also discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the city of Rafah, and the importance of an immediate ceasefire, as well as the swift delivery of aid.

The United States has seen "measurable progress" in the humanitarian situation in Gaza over the past few weeks, Blinken said, but urged Israel to do more.
Speaking at the opening of the US-GCC meeting, Blinken said the most effective way to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was to achieve a ceasefire.

He also said Washington continued efforts to prevent the Gaza war from expanding.

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Concern Over Military Escalation in North Darfur

The logo of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The logo of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Saudi Arabia Expresses Deep Concern Over Military Escalation in North Darfur

The logo of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The logo of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the Kingdom's profound concern over the recent military escalation in Al-Fasher City of Sudan’s North Darfur area.

The Ministry reiterated in a statement issued on Sunday the Kingdom's call for all involved parties to abide by the outcomes of the Jeddah talks, which seek to serve the interests of the Sudanese people by hastening an agreement on a ceasefire and resolving the crisis through political dialogue.

Such measures are crucial to safeguarding Sudan’s unity and ensuring the security of its people and resources, said the statement.

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Saudi FM: Giving Palestinians their Rights is the Solution to Stability

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi FM: Giving Palestinians their Rights is the Solution to Stability

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud has said that only a real commitment to a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can prevent the war in the Gaza Strip from reoccurring.

The Minister participated on Sunday in a session entitled “North to South, East to West: Rebuilding Trust,” at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) special meeting in Riyadh.

He highlighted the catastrophic situation in Gaza according to all humanitarian standards, indicating that the current events represent a complete failure of the international political system in dealing with the crisis.

“If we all agree that the Palestinian state and giving the Palestinians their right, is the solution that gives everybody what they need: security, stability, their rights, then we should all decide we’re going to invest all of our resources in making that happen,” he said.

“Today the crisis has entered its seventh month and we are still in an endless discussion about whether enough trucks are entering Gaza or not. It is unreasonable and completely unacceptable,” said the Foreign Minister.

He noted that most partners in the international community support the two-state solution. “We are not only focusing on resolving the current crisis, but rather we want to solve the broader problem of attaining a real commitment to the two-state solution.”

“That’s the only reasonable and credible solution that guarantees us from not having to come back to this same situation two, three, four years down the line.”

In response to a question about Saudi Arabia's role in the region, Prince Faisal stressed that the Kingdom focuses on spreading peace and security in the region and the world, and contributes to increasing economic growth, enhancing global cooperation, and innovation, in addition to preserving the climate and confronting all the challenges that the region and the world are experiencing.