Saudi Govt Underscores Keenness on Stability, Development of Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Underscores Keenness on Stability, Development of Region

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government met on Tuesday to discuss the latest regional and international developments and the security and peace challenges facing the international community.

The cabinet underlined the great importance the Kingdom places on consolidating stability in the region to achieve development and prosperity in the Middle East and entire world.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah.

The ministers were briefed on the messages Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed received from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh.

They were also briefed on the meeting held between Crown Prince Mohammed and Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. The leaders discussed the close and historic bilateral relations between their countries and cooperation between them and ways to bolster and develop it in various fields.

In a statement after the cabinet meeting, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari said the ministers discussed the state's latest developments in foreign policy, in terms of strengthening cooperation with fraternal and friendly countries and working to boost relations to serve common interests.

The cabinet highlighted the security agreements signed between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom within the framework of the two countries' partnership and historical relations.

On domestic affairs, the cabinet reviewed the general performance indicators of development paths, including a decrease in the unemployment rate among Saudis to 8.0% for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 9.9% in the third quarter of the same year.

This was attributed to the plans and initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the reforms, legislation, and launch of promising sectors that contributed to the highest labor force participation rate, despite economic conditions in most countries worldwide.



In Historic Achievement, Saudi Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
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In Historic Achievement, Saudi Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)
Professor Omar Yaghi. (KACST)

Saudi scientist professor Omar Yaghi has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming the first Saudi to receive the award, presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to establishing the field of reticular chemistry and developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs), which have revolutionized materials science and opened new horizons for clean energy, water, and environmental applications.

Yaghi, regarded as one of the world’s leading figures in reticular chemistry, has published over 300 scientific papers with more than 250,000 citations. He has also contributed to establishing several international companies and launched initiatives dedicated to clean energy and materials science.

His exceptional achievements have earned him numerous prestigious international honors, including the King Faisal Prize in Science, the Albert Einstein World Award of Science, the Wolf Prize in Chemistry, the Eni Award, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Gregori Aminoff Prize, the VinFuture Prize, the Ernest Solvay Prize, and the Great Arab Minds Award, in addition to receiving several medals, prestigious awards and global rankings.

On the occasion, President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) Dr. Munir Eldesouki expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their continued support of the national research, development, and innovation ecosystem, and for empowering Saudi and global talent in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030.

He said: “Dr. Yaghi’s Nobel win reflects the wise leadership’s vision of making the Kingdom a global hub for science, knowledge, and innovation. It confirms that investing in creative minds is the path to building a sustainable future for humanity. His innovations in designing and producing nanomaterials capable of extracting water from air are a remarkable example of how science transforms passion into impact.”

Yaghi has received the Saudi citizenship in recognition of his distinguished scientific achievements and contributions to reticular chemistry and nanomaterials. The move aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of fostering an environment that attracts exceptional global talent in fields vital to economic, technological, and scientific advancement, which can boost innovation in the Kingdom. Yaghi is also a co-director at the KACST–UC Berkeley Center of Excellence for Nanomaterials for Clean Energy Applications, an advisor to KACST president, and a board member of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

 This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

 This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Mount of Olives shows the Dome of the Rock mosque at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and and the city's high-rises in the background, on October 8, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli officials and settlers under the protection of Israeli forces.

The Kingdom reiterated its strongest condemnation of the continued attacks on the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, said a Foreign Ministry statement.

It stressed its “categorical rejection of anything that would undermine the historical and legal status of Jerusalem and its holy sites.”

It called on the international community to hold the Israeli authorities “accountable for their serious and ongoing violations against Islamic holy sites and innocent civilians in the State of Palestine.”

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Wednesday and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pursue “complete victory” over Hamas in Gaza.


Saudi Crown Prince, King of Jordan Discuss Regional Developments 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince, King of Jordan Discuss Regional Developments 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Tuesday a telephone call from Jordan’s King Abdullah II.

They reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed ways to boost joint cooperation and intensify efforts to achieve security and stability.