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.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.