Mohammed bin Salman Renews Saudi Arabia’s Condemnation of Barbaric Practices against Palestinians

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
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Mohammed bin Salman Renews Saudi Arabia’s Condemnation of Barbaric Practices against Palestinians

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas meet in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reiterated on Monday Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the crimes and barbaric practices against and attempts to displace the Palestinian people.

In a telephone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, he underlined the need for the international community to address the disastrous repercussions of the Israeli aggression and to protect civilians.

For his part, Abbas expressed deep appreciation for the Kingdom’s efforts and principled positions, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince, which led many countries to commit to recognizing the State of Palestine.

He praised the Kingdom’s leadership for its intense efforts to coordinate positions to secure the broadest international support for the Palestinian cause during the New York conference, and for its consistent stance and ongoing efforts to stand with the Palestinian people and their just cause.

The leaders reviewed the developments in Gaza Strip and their security and humanitarian ramifications.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Gulf States, Measures to Protect Their Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support for Gulf States, Measures to Protect Their Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah - SPA

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah.

The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the two messages he received from President Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan.

Addressing regional developments, the Cabinet emphasized its condemnation of the treacherous attacks on the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the State of Kuwait, and reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's support for the Gulf states and the measures they are taking to protect their security and stability.

In a statement to the SPA following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet discussed the latest developments in strengthening cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and various countries and international organizations.

It commended the outcomes of the third meeting of the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council, noting that it reflected a shared interest in consolidating bilateral relations and propelling them toward broader horizons in all fields to serve the interests of both countries and their peoples.

The Cabinet considered the selection of Riyadh to host a United Nations digital government center as confirmation of the Kingdom's leadership and its regional and global role in supporting multilateral international action, enabling innovation, and adopting artificial intelligence technologies to build a more inclusive and sustainable digital future.

It also reviewed the quarterly report on the state's general budget performance for fiscal year 2026, noting indicators that reflect a firm commitment to enhancing spending on national priorities, including health, education, social development, and infrastructure projects in water and energy, as part of ongoing efforts to develop and improve services provided to citizens.

The Cabinet praised the growing developmental momentum in the industrial and mining sectors throughout 2025, highlighting achievements in consolidating local capabilities, attracting quality investments, and enhancing self-sufficiency in targeted sectors to diversify the production base and boost the global competitiveness of national exports.


Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Developments with Jordanian Counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah looks on during a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (not pictured) at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, 05 January 2026. (EPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ayman Safadi, SPA reported.

During the call, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the region, the efforts being made in this regard, and the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultations.


Kuwait Says Four People Affiliated with Iran’s IRGC Arrested Trying to Enter by Sea

An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)
An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)
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Kuwait Says Four People Affiliated with Iran’s IRGC Arrested Trying to Enter by Sea

An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)
An aerial view shows Kuwait City. (Reuters file)

Kuwait's interior ministry said on Tuesday it had arrested four people affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards who attempted ‌to infiltrate ‌the Gulf state by ‌sea, ⁠the state news ⁠agency KUNA reported. 

The ministry added that one member of Kuwait's armed forces was injured in clashes with the ⁠infiltrators. 

Kuwait later summoned ‌Iran's ‌ambassador and handed him a protest ‌note over what it ‌described as the infiltration of Bubiyan Island by the Revolutionary Guards the foreign ‌ministry said. 

Bubiyan Island is the largest of Kuwait's ⁠coastal ⁠island chain, located in the northwest of the Gulf. 

Kuwait condemned the incident as a hostile act and said it reserved the right to defend its sovereignty under Article 51 of the UN Charter.