Saudi Govt Approves Establishment of Higher Council of Space Headed by Crown Prince Mohammedhttps://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3964081/saudi-govt-approves-establishment-higher-council-space-headed-crown-prince
Saudi Govt Approves Establishment of Higher Council of Space Headed by Crown Prince Mohammed
King Salman chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. (SPA)
The Saudi government approved on Tuesday the establishment of the Higher Council of Space that will be headed by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.
The government also approved an amendment to the name of the Communications and Information Technology Commission, changing it to the Communications, Space and Technology Commission.
The cabinet was briefed on the talks Crown Prince Mohammed held with the president of Senegal and prime minister of Pakistan.
It was also briefed on the work of the Sub-Committee of Saudi–Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council and the Saudi-Chinese High-Level Joint Committee.
The government highlighted Crown Prince Mohammed’s announcement last week that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will establish five companies that will invest in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Oman and Sudan.
The companies will seek to invest up to SAR 90 billion (USD 24 billion) to help build lasting strategic economic partnerships, growing PIF’s Assets Under Management, and diversifying Saudi Arabia’s sources of revenue, while underscoring the objectives of Vision 2030.
The cabinet highlighted the recent 6th Future Investment Initiative forum that was held in Riyadh last week. The event addressed several issues and solutions to challenges facing the world.
A number of agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed at the event that also witnessed the launch of many local, regional and international initiatives that support the investment sector.
Bahrain was targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks during the US-Iran war (Reuters).
The Bahraini parliament voted to revoke the membership of three lawmakers following their objection to measures taken by the authorities against individuals sympathetic to Iran.
The decision came during heated debates at a parliamentary session that considered the positions of the three MPs to be inconsistent with the requirements of safeguarding national security and preserving internal unity amid the current regional tensions.
During the session, lawmakers affirmed support for the authorities’ measures to safeguard the country’s security and stability. They categorically rejected positions or actions that undermine national sovereignty or support external agendas.
The revoked memberships included MPs Abdulnabi Salman, Mamdouh Al Saleh, and Mahdi Al Shuwaikh.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Agree on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Special Passportshttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5270483-saudi-arabia-t%C3%BCrkiye-agree-visa-exemption-diplomatic-and-special-passports
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Agree on Visa Exemption for Diplomatic and Special Passports
The Turkish President receives the Saudi Foreign Minister in the presence of his Turkish counterpart in Ankara on Wednesday (SPA)
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and special passports.
After the signing of the agreement, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
During Wednesday’s meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation to serve common interests and promote security and stability in the region.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji, the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Fahad Abualnasr, and Director General of the General Department for Councils and Committees Fahad Alharthi.
06 May 2026, Türkiye, Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud sign a bilateral agreement on mutual visa exemption for diplomatic and special passport holders following the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
Also Wednesday, Prince Faisal and Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan co-chaired the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara.
The meeting reflected the advanced relations between the two countries and their commitment to strengthening coordination and cooperation across all fields in a manner that serves common interests and meets the aspirations of the leadership and peoples of both countries.
At the outset of the meeting, the ministers reviewed relations between the two countries and stressed the importance of institutionalizing current and future cooperation within the framework of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council to ensure sustainable progress and shared prosperity.
They also stressed the need to leverage the capabilities and resources available to both countries to achieve mutual benefits, while commending the role of the council’s secretariat and affiliated committees.
The two ministers hoped to hold the fourth meeting of the council in the Kingdom on a date to be agreed upon by both sides.
06 May 2026, 06 May 2026, Türkiye, Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud following the third meeting of the Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council in Ankara. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa
The Turkish-Saudi Coordination Council, established in 2016, is a mechanism for cooperation and consultation between the two countries aimed at developing and strengthening relations in all their dimensions within an institutional framework.
The first meeting of the Council was held in Ankara on February 7 and 8, 2017, while the second meeting was held in Riyadh on May 18, 2025.
The Council includes 5 sub-committees with the participation of relevant authorities from both countries: The Political and Diplomatic Committee, the Military and Security Committee, the Culture, Sports, Media, and Tourism Committee, the Social Development, Health, and Education Committee, and the Trade, Industry, Investment, Infrastructure, and Energy Committee.
Regular meetings of the sub-committees are held, the last of which was the meeting of the Political and Diplomatic Committee held virtually on April 28 last year to prepare for the Council's third meeting.
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Prime Minister of Japanhttps://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5270339-saudi-crown-prince-receives-written-message-prime-minister-japan
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei meet on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Prime Minister of Japan
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei meet on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi.
The message was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during a meeting with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan Akazawa Ryosei.
During the meeting, the officials reviewed the strategic relations between their countries and discussed ways to boost joint cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy and energy resources.
They also addressed regional developments and joint efforts regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the vital importance of the freedom and safety of international waterways to preserve regional and global security and stability, and to ensure the continued smooth flow of global energy supplies.
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