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SDRPY Launches Program to Build Yemeni Finance Ministry’s Capabilities

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of SDRPY Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber speaks to reporters during the inauguration of the capacity building program of the Yemeni Ministry of Finance in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of SDRPY Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber speaks to reporters during the inauguration of the capacity building program of the Yemeni Ministry of Finance in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. (SPA)
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SDRPY Launches Program to Build Yemeni Finance Ministry’s Capabilities

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of SDRPY Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber speaks to reporters during the inauguration of the capacity building program of the Yemeni Ministry of Finance in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of SDRPY Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber speaks to reporters during the inauguration of the capacity building program of the Yemeni Ministry of Finance in Riyadh on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. (SPA)

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) launched Wednesday the first workshop of a program to build the capabilities of the Yemeni Ministry of Finance in its headquarters in Riyadh.

The workshop comes as part of a comprehensive program to build the capacities of Yemen’s government agencies, with the participation of the Saudi Ministry of Finance.

Wednesday’s ceremony was attended by Yemen’s Planning and International Cooperation Minister Waed Badheeb and Finance Minister Salem bin Brik.

Also, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor-General of SDRPY Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber, Chief of the GCC Mission to Yemen Sarhan al-Minaikher, Director General of the Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Finance Abdul Mohsen al-Mutawa, and several experts in training and building capabilities attended the event.

The program, launched by the Kingdom in mid-2021 to establish a sustainable technical cooperation, aims at enhancing the planning, development and public finance capabilities by enabling public institutions to identify their needs and assess their capacities to perform their basic duties and adapt to various circumstances, Badheeb explained.

The ministry is pleased to serve as a bridge for cooperation and communication and to enhance coordination between the SDRPY and all ministries, government institutions and local councils, in an attempt to support the steps taken by the leadership of the two brotherly and neighboring countries to establish a comprehensive development vision able to build the capacities of the Yemeni state, Badheeb added.

Bin Brik hailed the efforts and support provided by Saudi Arabia to Yemen to alleviate the suffering of its people.

Over the past years, the Kingdom has been keen to support the Yemeni economy by depositing cash in the central bank, providing the oil derivatives grant to operate power plants throughout the country, in addition to the SDRPY projects and initiatives, the finance minister said.

Al Jaber, for his part, affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to support the Yemeni government, its institutions and brotherly people in line with a strategy and a vision that prioritize the people, meet their needs and improve their livelihood.

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Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
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Abdullah bin Zayed, Araghchi Discuss US-Iran Agreement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss regional developments following the conclusion and signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

He stressed the importance of full commitment to the agreement's provisions to enhance security and stability across the region.

During the call, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed underscored the need for an immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities, respect for the sovereignty of states and the principles of good neighborliness, and strict adherence to international law.

The UAE foreign minister also stressed the importance of safeguarding maritime routes and freedom of international navigation, including ensuring the uninterrupted flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

He expressed hope that the ongoing negotiations would yield positive outcomes that contribute to lasting security and stability in the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed further emphasized that serious diplomacy and responsible dialogue remain the optimal path to addressing regional and international crises in a way that fulfills the aspirations of the region's peoples for prosperity and development.

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Saudi Arabia: Palestinian Cause Remains Central to Any Serious Vision for Regional Security

A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)
A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia: Palestinian Cause Remains Central to Any Serious Vision for Regional Security

A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)
A view of the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit in Rome, attended by officials, diplomats, and experts. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia stressed that the region is undergoing a profound strategic transformation that requires new approaches to security and stability, emphasizing that the Palestinian cause remains central to any serious vision for regional security.

The remarks came during the Gulf-Mediterranean Summit, titled Strategic Dialogue for Stability and Economic Cooperation, held in the Italian capital, Rome, with the participation of officials, diplomats, and experts from the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Middle East, and Europe.

Representing the Kingdom, Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Manal Radwan said the region's strategic restructuring requires comprehensive frameworks for dialogue, cooperation, and collective security rather than policies based on hegemony or military force alone.

Radwan warned that the continued humanitarian deterioration in the Gaza Strip, the expansion of Israeli settlements and annexation efforts in the West Bank, and the erosion of final status issues, foremost among them Jerusalem, undermine prospects for both regional and international stability.

She stressed that the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state, must form the foundation of any future political process. She added that ending the occupation and holding Israel accountable for its violations are essential prerequisites for achieving a just peace and sustainable regional security.

Radwan also underscored the importance of respecting state sovereignty, refraining from interference in the internal affairs of other countries, and ending attempts to weaken or undermine state institutions. She further highlighted the need to safeguard freedom of navigation, the security of maritime routes, and global supply chains.

The Saudi official also called for strengthening the Gulf-European partnership to address shared challenges in energy, the digital economy, and strategic infrastructure.

Concluding her participation, Radwan said that meaningful progress requires coordinated collective action and a cohesive regional and international partnership capable of addressing the root causes of crises while advancing security, stability, and development across the region.

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Saudi Arabia Urges UN Action to Protect Children in Conflict Zones

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia Urges UN Action to Protect Children in Conflict Zones

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

Saudi Arabia told the UN Security Council that protecting children in armed conflicts is a shared global responsibility requiring concerted efforts to address its root causes and repercussions.

Delivering the Kingdom's statement, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Alwasil emphasized that Saudi Arabia prioritizes children's rights in conflict zones based on the noble principles of Islamic Sharia.

Alwasil highlighted Saudi Arabia's continuous support for global civilian protection through humanitarian and relief projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.

These initiatives span more than 90 countries, providing essential aid to those affected by conflicts and disasters without discrimination.

Addressing the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Kingdom stated that the ongoing crisis constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and shared human values.

The statement called for urgent international action to stop the tragedy, protect children, and hold those responsible for these grave violations accountable, while reiterating Saudi support for all international efforts aimed at achieving security and stability.