Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departs Greece. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, departed Greece on Wednesday after an official visit.
He was seen off at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Panagiotis Pikrammenos and a number of officials.
In cables to Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Crown Prince Mohammed said his visit “allowed us to underscore the strength of relations between our countries and the joint desire to bolster them in all fields to achieve common interests.”
Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian, and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Issues in Istanbul Meetinghttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5332977-saudi-turkish-egyptian-and-pakistani-foreign-ministers-discuss-regional-issues
Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian, and Pakistani Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Issues in Istanbul Meeting
The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt, and Pakistan (R4 Group) met on Friday in Istanbul to discuss regional issues of mutual concern, united in their commitment to contribute to diplomatic efforts and guided by the mutual interest to promote peace and stability in the region and beyond, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.
The ministers underscored that the Israeli occupation constitutes the fundamental source of instability in the region and beyond, and that Israeli policies create a deep sense of injustice in global public opinion.
They called for the early implementation of the two-state solution in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions. They reiterated their support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their inalienable right to self-determination and to establish an independent, sovereign, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine on the basis of the June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions in order to achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East, SPA reported.
The ministers called for an urgent end to the ongoing Israeli violence, as well as attempts to change the legal and historical status of Jerusalem, and to bring an end to further destruction and humanitarian tragedy in Palestine.
They condemned all the previous and current settlement activities in the West Bank and Jerusalem, as well as the settler violence against Palestinians. They underlined the urgent need for uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to and reconstruction in Gaza.
Regarding Yemen, the ministers condemned in the strongest terms the unacceptable escalation by the Houthi militia, which has deepened humanitarian suffering, as well as the continued strikes carried out by the Houthi militia against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the attacks carried out against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb.
They expressed their full solidarity with the Government of Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and called on the Houthi militia to immediately cease all military actions, threats and attacks, and to return to the political process in good faith.
Concerning the military conflict between the US/Israel and Iran as well as around the Strait of Hormuz, the ministers underlined the urgent need to address this conflict only through dialogue and diplomacy as well as to prevent the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructures, including vessels. They expressed support for the Islamabad MoU and welcomed continued diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and reaffirmed their commitment to a lasting negotiated solution.
The ministers underscored the vital importance of freedom of navigation, permanent maritime safety and security, and safeguarding navigational rights and freedoms.
They noted that disruption of sea lanes threatens the security and prosperity of all, through blocking global supply chains, flows of energy, fertilizer and food, impacting vulnerable populations in the region and beyond, and thus, requires collective efforts by the international community to address these challenges.
The ministers also rejected any measures or restrictions that impair lawful navigation and called for the swift and full resumption of safe, secure and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The ministers agreed to maintain close consultation and coordination on the afore-mentioned matters.
Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Condemn Houthi Attacks in Istanbul Talkshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5332975-saudi-foreign-minister-pakistani-counterpart-condemn-houthi-attacks-istanbul-talks
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar - SPA
Saudi Foreign Minister, Pakistani Counterpart Condemn Houthi Attacks in Istanbul Talks
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar - SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday, on the sidelines of the Quadrilateral Group foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul.
They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional developments, most notably the situation in Yemen.
They condemned the terrorist Houthi militia's attacks and its attempts to target civilian areas in the Kingdom.
They also discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and ensure safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace, security, and stability.
300 Saudi Projects to Strengthen Essential Services in Yemenhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5332854-300-saudi-projects-strengthen-essential-services-yemen
300 Saudi Projects to Strengthen Essential Services in Yemen
Hundreds of Saudi projects support the education and health sectors in Yemen. (SDRPY)
Saudi Arabia is stepping up development and humanitarian efforts in Yemen, expanding healthcare and education services, improving access to water and delivering food and shelter to displaced families across the country.
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has carried out 300 projects and initiatives across 16 governorates, spanning eight key areas: education, healthcare, energy, water, transportation, agriculture and fisheries, development programs, and support for the Yemeni government's institutional capacity.
In healthcare, the program has delivered more than 40 projects and initiatives and supported 30 medical facilities across 13 governorates, building, equipping and operating hospitals and healthcare centers while training medical personnel and strengthening their specialized skills.
Among its flagship projects is the 270-bed Prince Mohammed bin Salman Hospital in Aden, equipped with 14 specialized clinics, a cardiac center and more than 2,000 medical devices and pieces of equipment.
Since opening in January 2023, the hospital has provided nearly five million medical services through October 2026, including 31,000 surgical procedures and more than 11,000 cardiac surgeries and catheterization procedures, according to published figures.
Other major projects include the King Salman Medical and Educational City in Al-Mahra governorate, home to a 110-bed hospital, and support for the governorate's dialysis center, which has delivered more than 100,000 specialized medical services, including over 22,000 dialysis sessions.
The program has also rehabilitated healthcare centers in Socotra, supplied medical equipment to hospitals in Marib and operated healthcare facilities in Socotra and Shabwa.
Education is another major focus, with around 60 projects and initiatives across 11 governorates. These include building and equipping more than 40 model schools, upgrading university infrastructure and laboratories, expanding technical and vocational education, and improving teacher training and access to schooling in rural areas.
At the University of Aden, projects include equipping 28 laboratories at the Faculty of Pharmacy and establishing a forensic research laboratory at the Faculty of Law.
Saudi Arabia has been keen on supporting the education sector in Yemen. (SDRPY)
In Marib, the program has supported the development of the University of Saba Region with two new buildings housing 16 classrooms, an administrative building and university transportation.
Efforts to expand girls' education in rural areas have also gained ground. The first phase of the Rural Education Access Project trained 150 young women for teaching diplomas, while the second aims to train 450 female secondary school graduates across six rural governorates.
Another initiative is training 200 male and female teachers under the International Professional Certifications in Teaching Project.
Humanitarian response
Alongside long-term development efforts, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) is delivering emergency water, food and shelter assistance to displaced families across several Yemeni governorates.
In Taiz and Lahj, emergency water and sanitation agreements provide for daily water supplies over 90 days, alongside distribution points, storage containers and water quality testing.
The Taiz project is expected to reach 3,500 people directly and another 700 indirectly. In Lahj, the figures stand at 2,163 direct beneficiaries and 1,050 indirect beneficiaries.
Food assistance has also reached displaced communities in Abyan, Aden and Shabwa.
The center distributed 510 food baskets in the Khanfar district in Abyan, 350 in the Mansoura district in Aden and 1,100 in the Nisab district in Shabwa, benefiting 7,700 people.
In the Hajjah governorate, 564 people in the Haradh and Midi districts received shelter assistance, including 94 tents and 94 shelter kits.
Together, the initiatives reflect Saudi Arabia's efforts to combine long-term investment in Yemen's essential services, education and institutional capacity with immediate humanitarian assistance for displaced people and local communities.
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