The Vision of Saudi Crown Prince: A Developmental Renaissance for Gulf Region

The Vision of Saudi Crown Prince: A Developmental Renaissance for Gulf Region
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The Vision of Saudi Crown Prince: A Developmental Renaissance for Gulf Region

The Vision of Saudi Crown Prince: A Developmental Renaissance for Gulf Region

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman affirms that the development and progress achieved by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries will make them distinct hubs for foreign investments, promising sectors, and youth empowerment.

A report published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) monitored several areas of development. The report said that the Crown Prince, during his speech about the ambition to transform the region into a new Europe in the coming years, foresaw great achievements that would bring prosperity and progress to its peoples.

During his participation in a panel discussion within the Future Investment Initiative 2018, Prince Mohammed bin Salman cited Dubai as a model in the Middle East, saying that it has witnessed remarkable development since the 1990s. He noted that he was looking forward to raising the bar of constructive competition among the countries of the region to achieve integration in various areas of joint work.

The report highlighted the Crown Prince’s vision for the Middle East and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, aiming at strengthening institutions and preserving the council system, the prosperity of states, and the development of peoples.

The report said that Prince Mohammed bin Salman was engaging his country in a comprehensive development renaissance that stems from the ambitious Vision 2030 to achieve its goals in various fields.

Saudi Arabia, with the support and follow-up of the Crown Prince, is witnessing the launch of a number of major plans, including the NEOM project that targets the future of human civilization. In his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Investment Fund, Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced in July 2017 the launch of an international tourism project, under the name of “The Red Sea Project.”

The efforts of the Crown Prince resulted in the announcement of the formation of the Islamic Military Alliance in December 2015 to combat and confront terrorism and extremism, with the support of several countries and international organizations.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.


Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
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Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi in Riyadh.

According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat, the two sides reviewed GCC-Yemeni relations and discussed the current situation in the Republic of Yemen, with particular focus on recent developments in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahrah. Albudaiwi affirmed that all efforts are being exerted and supported to enhance security and stability in Yemen.

Dr. Al-Alimi commended the stances, leading role, and exceptional efforts made by the GCC states to support Yemen across various fields, contributing to enhancing Yemen’s stability and realizing its development, SPA reported.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC’s steadfast position affirming full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, headed by Dr. Al-Alimi, and its supporting entities, in their endeavours to achieve security and stability in Yemen.

He also underscored the GCC’s support for reaching a comprehensive political solution in accordance with the three references, in a manner that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence.


No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.