Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes ‘Jeddah Talks’ to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA
The Cabinet was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday. SPA

The Saudi Cabinet has welcomed the talks held between the United States and Ukraine, hosted by the Kingdom as part of its efforts to resolve the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

The Cabinet, which was chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah on Tuesday, discussed the outcomes of the talks between Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Kingdom stressed its commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis in Ukraine and achieving lasting peace. Moreover, both countries commended the strength of their economic ties and welcomed the re-establishment of the Joint Business Council in 2025.

The Cabinet also welcomed the commencement of talks between the US and Ukraine, saying this initiative reflects the Kingdom’s balanced relations with various stakeholders, its leading role in promoting global security and peace, and its commitment to dialogue as the most effective means of conflict resolution.

The Cabinet commended the statement issued by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting recently held in Jeddah, and emphasized the Kingdom’s complete rejection of calls to displace the Palestinian people from their land. It affirmed the Kingdom’s continued work with friendly countries to advance the implementation of the two-state solution.

It also lauded measures taken by the Syrian leadership to preserve civil peace in the country and complete the process of building state institutions to achieve security and stability. It reiterated the Kingdom’s full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria.

The Cabinet also discussed the positive growth rates achieved by economic activities in 2024, reflecting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 programs and the progress made in major projects and national strategies.



Coalition: Houthi Statements an Attempt to Divert Attention Away from Violations Against Yemenis

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Coalition: Houthi Statements an Attempt to Divert Attention Away from Violations Against Yemenis

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, Major General Turki Al-Malki, has said that statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia were “an attempt to divert attention away from their grave violations” against the Yemeni people.

In his statement issued early Saturday, Al-Malki accused the Houthis of “trying to export the economic disasters and Yemeni suffering they have caused, in addition to covering the rejections they face from tribal and social components of Yemen, to their regional periphery and neighboring countries.”

“The claims they made are an extension of escalations and hostile behavior demonstrated by the Houthi militia and their attempts to undermine regional and international security.”

“The Kingdom along with the Coalition and international partners have endeavored to undertake initiatives and efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people caused by the coup carried out by the Houthi militia, in addition to resolving the Yemeni crisis through a roadmap, which the legitimate Yemeni government approved, while the Houthis rejected.”

Al-Malki also accused the Houthis of “rejecting efforts for lasting peace and attacked Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) and international trade in the Southern Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Strait.”

He said such actions “have exposed the capabilities of the Yemeni people to targeting and mass destruction in the Ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, in addition to Sanaa International Airport and power stations and industrial plants infrastructures and other major economic components that belong to the Yemeni people.”

Al-Malki warned that the Coalition will respond firmly and with “unprecedented force” to any attempts to target the Kingdom, its citizens and residents and national assets, or any attempt to violate Yemen’s sovereignty.


Kuwait Police Arrest 10 Suspects in 7 Different Cases

A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. REUTERS /Mohamed Abd El Ghany
A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. REUTERS /Mohamed Abd El Ghany
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Kuwait Police Arrest 10 Suspects in 7 Different Cases

A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. REUTERS /Mohamed Abd El Ghany
A general view of Kuwait City buildings, Kuwait, December 23, 2024. REUTERS /Mohamed Abd El Ghany

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 10 suspects in seven separate cases involving possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances intended for trafficking and personal use.

Among the confiscated items were 20,000 Captagon tablets and 500 grams of hashish.

All suspects, along with the seized drugs, have been referred to the competent authorities for further legal action.


Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Discuss Ways to Enhance Parliamentary Cooperation

Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan Discuss Ways to Enhance Parliamentary Cooperation

Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA
Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali welcomes Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh at the National Assembly. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh has met with Tajikistan’s Chairman of the National Assembly and Mayor of Dushanbe Rustam Emomali, during a visit to Tajikistan at the head of a council delegation.

At the meeting held at the National Assembly on Friday, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation between the Shura Council and the National Assembly to serve common interests, alongside reviewing a number of issues of mutual interest.