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Saudi Govt. Urges Continued Cooperation with Int’l Community to Reach Sustainable Development Goals

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt. Urges Continued Cooperation with Int’l Community to Reach Sustainable Development Goals

King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s keenness on maintaining cooperation with the international community to achieve sustainable development goals.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The cabinet was briefed on the letters received by King Salman from the presidents of Tajikistan and Burkina Faso. They were also briefed on the letter Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

They were also briefed on the telephone call he received from Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday.

The cabinet discussed the Kingdom’s recent participation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States, Arab League, and G20 meetings.

Acting Minister of Media Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi said the ministers reviewed the economic and structural reforms that were implemented as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

They highlighted their role in strengthening the Saudi economy and overcoming various challenges that the world has faced over the past two years. This was evident in the performance of non-oil activities and on the gross domestic product until the end of the second quarter of this year 2022, he added.

The cabinet underscored the inauguration of the port of Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries, which will act as a new logistical platform for the Kingdom that will help in developing industrial capabilities and increasing the penetration of Saudi exports to global markets, to achieve the vision's goals.

Al-Qasabi said the Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom’s interest in boosting the competitiveness of national human capabilities locally and globally, through maximizing values, developing basic and future skills, and developing knowledge, citing the Kingdom's progress in the Human Development Index (HDI) released by the United Nations Development Program report for 2022.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US-Iran Deal to End Military Operations

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes US-Iran Deal to End Military Operations

A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
A view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Monday the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end their military operations and kick off 60-day negotiations to reach a lasting deal.

A Foreign Ministry statement said the Kingdom hailed the mediation led by Pakistan and Qatar, praising at the same time the US and Iran’s receptiveness to those efforts that helped lead to the agreement.

It stressed the importance of restoring security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to the way they were before February 28 when the war erupted, saying they were essential for regional security and ensuring the movement of global trade and energy.

Saudi Arabia hoped the upcoming negotiations would achieve lasting peace that would consolidate regional and global security through understandings that take into account the region’s security interests and consolidate respect for the sovereignty of nations and non-interference in their internal affairs.

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GCC Launches Platform for Unified Review of Gulf Legislation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi (4th from right) and other officials are seen at Sunday's launch. (GCC)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi (4th from right) and other officials are seen at Sunday's launch. (GCC)
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GCC Launches Platform for Unified Review of Gulf Legislation

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi (4th from right) and other officials are seen at Sunday's launch. (GCC)
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi (4th from right) and other officials are seen at Sunday's launch. (GCC)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi launched on Sunday the "Gulf Legislation Platform" that allows the review of unified Gulf legislation issued within the framework of joint Gulf action.

It provides a unified electronic reference that helps in supporting legislative and legal work across Gulf countries, said a statement by the GCC General Secretariat.

During the launch at the General Secretariat headquarters, Albudaiwi hailed the efforts of those in charge of the initiative, which came in implementation of the decision of the Standing Committee of Officials of Legislation Departments in the GCC States at its 19th meeting.

The committee had approved the General Secretariat's proposal to establish this specialized platform to streamline access to unified Gulf and national legislation.

The platform provides advanced search services that enable government and legal entities in the member states, alongside specialists, researchers, and those interested in legislative affairs, to access and review unified Gulf legislation and national legislation with efficiency and ease.

This boosts the exchange of legal expertise and supports legislative coordination and integration among the Council states. The platform currently boasts more than 24,700 legal and legislative documents.

The first phase of the project covers Bahrain and Oman, while the relevant authorities at the General Secretariat continue to work on completing the link with the remaining member countries.

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KSrelief's Masam Project Clears 2,045 Mines across Yemen in One Week

The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026. (SPA)
The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026. (SPA)
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KSrelief's Masam Project Clears 2,045 Mines across Yemen in One Week

The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026. (SPA)
The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026. (SPA)

The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen, implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), cleared 2,045 mines from various regions of Yemen during the second week of June 2026, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

The clearance operations included 98 anti-tank mines, 18 anti-personnel mines, 1,927 unexploded ordnance items, and two improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

This brings the number of mines cleared since the beginning of June to 2,843, while the total removed since the launch of the Masam project has reached 567,182.

These mines had been indiscriminately planted across various parts of Yemen, posing a threat to civilians, including children, women, and the elderly.

Through KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues to support mine-clearance operations across Yemen under the Masam project, helping to protect civilians from the dangers posed by landmines and explosive remnants of war