Dubai Ruler before G20: UAE Will Continue to Back Int’l Initiatives for Sustainable Future

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum before the virtual G20 Summit. (Twitter)
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum before the virtual G20 Summit. (Twitter)
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Dubai Ruler before G20: UAE Will Continue to Back Int’l Initiatives for Sustainable Future

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum before the virtual G20 Summit. (Twitter)
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum before the virtual G20 Summit. (Twitter)

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum declared on Saturday that the G20 Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia is the “greatest economic platform where the world can meet to confront and overcome common challenges.”

Speaking before the summit, he said: “The United Arab Emirates will continue to support all joint international initiatives that guarantee the establishment of a sustainable future for coming generations.”

He also praised Saudi Arabia for its excellent organization of the global event.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz kicked off the G20 Leaders Summit on Saturday, describing 2020 as an “extraordinary year” and urging the leaders of the major economies to address the vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and rise to the challenge together.



Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences over Tragic PIMS Hospital Fire in Pakistan

People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences over Tragic PIMS Hospital Fire in Pakistan

People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)
People gather outside a nursery in the gynecology ward following a fire at a hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of those who died, as well as to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following the tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, which claimed the lives of several newborn babies, SPA reported.

In a statement, the ministry said Saudi Arabia stands in solidarity with the victims' families and the government and people of Pakistan following this tragic incident, wishing Pakistan and its people security and safety.


Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Integration of SDF into Syrian Military Institutions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian Arab Republic's military institutions, noting that the move would contribute to enhancing security and stability in Syria and for its brotherly people, SPA reported.

In a statement, the ministry said that the Kingdom reiterates its support for the steps taken by the Syrian government to fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people and continue the path toward unity and development.

The Kingdom also wished the Syrian Arab Republic and its brotherly people security, peace, and prosperity.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional De-Escalation with Qatari, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional De-Escalation with Qatari, Turkish Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (AFP)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone talks on regional de-escalation efforts with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.

The calls were held as part of the constant coordination and unified efforts to bolster regional security and stability.