Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
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Saudi-UAE Joint Security Committee Discusses Means to Boost Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)
The Saudi and Emirati delegations meet in the UAE. (WAM)

The joint security committee between the Saudi and United Arab Emirates Ministries of Interior held its sixth meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Held at the Ministry of Interior, the meeting focused on boosting cooperation in all security fields between the two countries.

The Saudi delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Dr. Hisham Al-Falih, while the UAE delegation was headed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Khalifah Al-Khaili. Several Saudi and Emirati security officials were present at the talks.

The meeting discussed several subjects, projects and initiatives and the best practices in various security fields that were tackled by technical teams under the joint higher security committee. Issues included developing the data and information system, electronic connection among operations rooms in the two ministries, the electronic connection for traffic fines, network connection, and predicting the security future of the two countries.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the two parties signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the protection of data and information shared during joint security projects and ways of bolstering their cooperation in launching joint projects and initiatives while ensuring the protection of shared data and information.



In Historic Achievement, Saudi Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
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In Historic Achievement, Saudi Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)

Saudi scientist professor Omar Yaghi has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming the first Saudi to receive the award, presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to establishing the field of reticular chemistry and developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which have revolutionized materials science and opened new horizons for clean energy, water, and environmental applications.

Yaghi, regarded as one of the world’s leading figures in reticular chemistry, has published over 300 scientific papers with more than 250,000 citations. He has also contributed to establishing several international companies and launched initiatives dedicated to clean energy and materials science.

His exceptional achievements have earned him numerous prestigious international honors, including the King Faisal Prize in Science, the Albert Einstein World Award of Science, the Wolf Prize in Chemistry, the Eni Award, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Gregori Aminoff Prize, the VinFuture Prize, the Ernest Solvay Prize, and the Great Arab Minds Award, in addition to receiving several medals, prestigious awards and global rankings.

On the occasion, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Dr. Munir Eldesouki expressed his gratitude to 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, for their continued support of the national research, development, and innovation ecosystem, and for empowering Saudi and global talent in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030.

He said: “Dr. Yaghi’s Nobel win reflects the wise leadership’s vision of making the Kingdom a global hub for science, knowledge, and innovation. It confirms that investing in creative minds is the path to building a sustainable future for humanity. His innovations in designing and producing nanomaterials capable of extracting water from air are a remarkable example of how science transforms passion into impact.”

Yaghi has received the Saudi citizenship in recognition of his distinguished scientific achievements and contributions to reticular chemistry and nanomaterials. The move aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of fostering an environment that attracts exceptional global talent in fields vital to economic, technological, and scientific advancement, which can boost innovation in the Kingdom. Yaghi is also a co-director at the KACST–UC Berkeley Center of Excellence for Nanomaterials for Clean Energy Applications, an advisor to KACST president, and a board member of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

 This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

 This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli officials and settlers under the protection of Israeli forces.

The Kingdom reiterated its strongest condemnation of the continued attacks on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, said a Foreign Ministry statement.

It stressed its “categorical rejection of anything that would undermine the historical and legal status of Jerusalem and its holy sites.”

It called on the international community to hold the Israeli authorities “accountable for their serious and ongoing violations against Islamic holy sites and innocent civilians in the State of Palestine.”

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Wednesday and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue “complete victory” over Hamas in Gaza.


Saudi Crown Prince, King of Jordan Discuss Regional Developments 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince, King of Jordan Discuss Regional Developments 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

They reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed ways to boost joint cooperation and intensify efforts to achieve security and stability.