MWL Secretary-General Meets with Archbishop of Vienna in Riyadh

Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with Cardinal Christoph Schonbrunn in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with Cardinal Christoph Schonbrunn in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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MWL Secretary-General Meets with Archbishop of Vienna in Riyadh

Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with Cardinal Christoph Schonbrunn in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa meets with Cardinal Christoph Schonbrunn in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, met in Riyadh on Saturday Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the Archbishop of Vienna, who arrived with his accompanying delegation in Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Muslim World League.

The two sides discussed several issues of common concern, namely efforts to build bridges between nations and peoples, and the importance of practical cooperation and communication between religious leaders in confronting the ideas and calls for the civilizational clash.

The meeting also discussed Makkah Declaration and its major global impact on relations between religions and cultures, and its active role in addressing key international crises.

The Cardinal praised the document's achievements at the global level, especially its positive messages for future generations, as it underlined the youth and their empowerment.

Cardinal Schönbrunn expressed his great interest in the MWL activities and its international initiatives, stressing his aspiration for future cooperation.



Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia to Host First Meeting of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council

The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat
The flag of Saudi Arabia. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, represented by the National Cybersecurity Authority, is set to host on Monday the inaugural meeting of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council.

The meeting will be attended by ministers and officials responsible for cybersecurity in Arab League member states, alongside the organization’s Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

The agenda includes discussions on key topics of mutual interest, such as drafting the Arab cybersecurity strategy, organizing joint cybersecurity exercises, and reviewing working papers submitted by Arab League member states. These initiatives aim to foster enhanced cooperation in cybersecurity across the Arab region.

The Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, established following a proposal by Saudi Arabia and endorsed by all Arab countries, is tasked with formulating general policies, strategies, and priorities to advance joint Arab efforts in cybersecurity.

Its objectives include enhancing collaboration, coordinating efforts among Arab states on cybersecurity issues, sharing knowledge and expertise, and safeguarding member states' interests in international cybersecurity organizations. The council also seeks to develop a unified Arab stance on cybersecurity matters in international forums and contribute to creating a secure and trustworthy Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states.