SAMI Is Strategic Sponsor of Second Saudi International Maritime Forum

SAMI will participate as a strategic sponsor at the second Saudi International Maritime Forum that will be organized by the Royal Saudi Navy in Jeddah between November 15 and 17, 2022. (SPA)
SAMI will participate as a strategic sponsor at the second Saudi International Maritime Forum that will be organized by the Royal Saudi Navy in Jeddah between November 15 and 17, 2022. (SPA)
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SAMI Is Strategic Sponsor of Second Saudi International Maritime Forum

SAMI will participate as a strategic sponsor at the second Saudi International Maritime Forum that will be organized by the Royal Saudi Navy in Jeddah between November 15 and 17, 2022. (SPA)
SAMI will participate as a strategic sponsor at the second Saudi International Maritime Forum that will be organized by the Royal Saudi Navy in Jeddah between November 15 and 17, 2022. (SPA)

The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will participate as a strategic sponsor at the second Saudi International Maritime Forum that will be organized by the Royal Saudi Navy in Jeddah between November 15 and 17, 2022, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

The event will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense.

SAMI CEO Eng. Walid Abu Khaled said the company, through its sponsorship of the second edition of the forum, stresses its pivotal role as a strategic national partner for defense industries through its effective presence in all events that are organized by the Ministry of Defense.

He noted that the company will take part in the forum under the umbrella of SAMI Sea, where it is scheduled to showcase its products on the marine industries and systems.

SAMI is seeking to benefit from promising opportunities that such major international forums provide in a way that can boost its status as a national strategic partner for defense industries in the Kingdom, he explained.

SAMI is participating in the forum along with the top local, regional and international companies that will display their latest equipment, technologies and systems in the field of maritime security.

The event will include an accompanying exhibition and several work sessions that will attract the elite of interested people and specialists from the military and experts in the fields of technology and industry, in addition to several ministries, public institutions, global companies and academics.

The forum, held under the theme “Protecting Marine Units and Vital Coastal Sites against the Threat of Unnamed Systems”, aims at exchanging views, discussing challenges facing marine units, coastal vital sites and means to protect them; and ways to deal with these threats and their impact on the global economy; and guaranteeing the safety of marine passages.



Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Bangladesh on Death of Former PM Khaleda Zia

An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)
An aerial view shows mourners gathered for the funeral ceremony of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at the Parliament House premises in Dhaka on December 31, 2025 a day after her death. (AFP)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Thursday a cable of condolences to Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.

He extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the president and the family of the deceased.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Shahabuddin a similar cable.


Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad.  AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo
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Pakistan Supports Saudi Arabia, Welcomes Regional Efforts to De-escalate Situation in Yemen

The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad.  AP file photo
The Pakistani flag is seen in Islamabad. AP file photo

Pakistan has confirmed its support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace and stability in the country.

The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement issued Wednesday that Pakistan strongly opposes any unilateral actions taken by any Yemeni party that escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

The statement said Pakistan welcomes regional efforts to de-escalate the situation and maintain peace and stability in Yemen, expresses its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, and reaffirms its commitment to the Kingdom’s security.

It added that Pakistan maintains its strong support for resolving the Yemen issue through dialogue and diplomacy, and hopes that the Yemeni people and regional powers will work together to reach a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the issue and safeguard regional stability.


Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
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Saudi-Palestinian Discussions Focus on Gaza, the West Bank

The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA
The Saudi Foreign Minister met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the PLO's Executive Committee. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday in Riyadh with Vice President of the State of Palestine and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including the dire humanitarian conditions facing Gaza residents, ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire, and Israeli escalation in the West Bank. They stressed the importance of the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

The two sides also underlined the need for the release of Palestinian Authority funds, the protection of the Palestinian banking system, and commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump.

The meeting highlighted Saudi Arabia’s support for the reform program launched by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and praised the efforts of the US president.

The two sides affirmed the importance of connecting Gaza to the West Bank and continuing efforts, in coordination with brotherly countries and international partners, to ensure the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the realization of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al Farhan and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.