Saudi Royal Decree Names New Deputy Defense Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Royal Decree Names New Deputy Defense Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued several royal orders on Sunday.

He relieved Prince Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud from his post as deputy governor of the Northern Borders Region.

He appointed Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Ayaaf Al Muqren as Deputy Minister of Defense at the rank of minister.

He named Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh as Vice President of the Human Rights Commission at the excellent rank.

He appointed Khalid bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Abdulkarim as an Advisor at the Royal Court with the excellent rank.

Another decree named Nizar bin Suleiman bin Ali Al-Alula as an Advisor at the Secretariat General of the Cabinet at the excellent rank.

Eng. Aali bin Mohammed bin Aali Al-Zahrani was appointed Governor of the Higher Commission for Industrial Security at the excellent rank.

Eng. Ibrahim bin Yousef bin Ibrahim Al-Mubarak was named assistant to the Minister of Investment at the excellent rank.



Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Foreign Minister, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi flag (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, SPA reported.

During the call, the two ministers reviewed regional developments and discussed issues of mutual interest.


Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
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Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

Muslim World League Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In a statement issued by its General Secretariat, Secretary-General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa emphasized the importance of continuing negotiations to reach an agreement that promotes security and stability in the region and preserves the interests, sovereignty, and safety of its states and peoples.

He also commended the mediation efforts of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as the efforts of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar.


Saudi Arabia, Ireland Agree to Strengthen Air Transport Cooperation

The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA
The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Ireland Agree to Strengthen Air Transport Cooperation

The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA
The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland - SPA

President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al‑Duailej signed a record of discussions on Monday at GACA headquarters in Riyadh with the Irish Aviation Authority, represented by Irish Ambassador Gerry Cunningham.

The record of discussions relates to air transport services between Saudi Arabia and Ireland and aligns with the principles outlined in the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, SPA reported.

It will help establish a regulatory framework for air transport services between the two countries, fostering bilateral cooperation based on mutual benefit, mutual respect, and compliance with the laws, regulations, and procedures in force in both Saudi Arabia and Ireland.