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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a Royal Order on Monday appointing Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, as Prime Minister. 

Prince Salman expressed his gratitude to King Hamad on the appointment, pledging to continue assuming his responsibility to the fullest. 

He had accepted the cabinet's resignation earlier on Monday after general elections were held on Nov. 12.

Later on Monday, King Hamad issued another Royal Order on the formation of a new government, reported the state news agency BNA.

Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was appointed Deputy Prime Minister.  

Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was named Minister of Interior, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was named Minister of Finance and National Economy. 

Lieutenant General Abdulla bin Hassan Alnoaimi was named Minister of Defense Affairs and Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina was named Oil and Environment Minister. 

Prince Salman later sent a cable to King Hamad to thank him for the formation of the cabinet. 

He expressed his deepest gratitude to the monarch for entrusting him to continue serving the kingdom and its people.  

The crown prince pledged to continue dedicated and spirited work to concretize royal visions and achieve development goals.  

He expressed unwavering commitment to continue working with utmost dedication, under the wise leadership of King Hamad to achieve Bahrain’s development and progress, in accordance with the National Action Charter and the Constitution, which inspired the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision.  

He announced a new phase in national work, pledging to pursue efforts to implement plans, programs and strategies along with all Team Bahrain members to build the nation together and serve citizens, being a top priority, for a better present and future for the kingdom. 

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Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
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Saudi Arabia Provides New $90 Million Support to Yemen’s Government Budget

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 
Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen (Photo : X) 

Mohammed Al Jaber, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen, announced on Thursday that the Kingdom has provided new financial support to Yemen’s government budget to cover the payment of salaries for state employees, pursuant to directives from the Saudi leadership.

In a post on the social media platform X, Al Jaber said the support comes in addition to the development projects and initiatives announced on Wednesday in several sectors.

These include the provision of petroleum products to operate power plants, aimed at improving the living conditions of the Yemeni people, as well as support for the government’s efforts to implement an economic reform program to achieve financial and economic stability.

The Saudi ambassador also stated that salaries for all military and security forces affiliated with the Supreme Military Committee will be paid by the Saudi-led Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, starting on Sunday.

Al Jaber noted that these measures are expected to have a significant impact on society and on Yemen’s economy, which he said will receive substantial support from the Kingdom in the coming period.

Meanwhile, Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Breik said on Thursday that the new and urgent financial support from Saudi Arabia, totaling $90 million, reflects the Kingdom’s sincere fraternal stance and its continued commitment to supporting the Yemeni people, easing their humanitarian and living hardships, strengthening economic and financial stability, and ensuring the regular payment of salaries, which the government considers its highest priority.

In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), bin Breik affirmed that the government, in full coordination with the Central Bank of Yemen, will immediately begin taking the necessary steps to ensure the swift disbursement of salaries to eligible public sector employees through transparent and responsible mechanisms that enhance confidence in financial and monetary institutions.

The prime minister praised Saudi Arabia’s leading role, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in supporting constitutional legitimacy and backing government efforts at the political, economic, and humanitarian levels. He said the support reflects the depth of fraternal relations and the shared destiny between the two countries.

Bin Breik added that the government continues to implement its economic and financial reform program, improve the efficiency of public resource management, and work with brotherly nations and international partners to improve economic conditions and restore monetary stability.

 

 

 

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Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
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Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a joint phone call from High Representative for the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos.

During the call, they discussed overall regional and international developments and the efforts being made in this regard.

Cyprus currently holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

 

 

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik related to relations between the two brotherly countries.

The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during his meeting on Thursday in Riyadh with Ambassador of Oman to Saudi Arabia Najib Al-Busaidi.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to promote them in various fields. Topics of mutual interest were also discussed.