IMCTC Concludes National Security Program with Trainees from 10 Member Countries

The program falls under the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capacity-building initiatives for candidates from the coalition’s member states - SPA
The program falls under the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capacity-building initiatives for candidates from the coalition’s member states - SPA
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IMCTC Concludes National Security Program with Trainees from 10 Member Countries

The program falls under the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capacity-building initiatives for candidates from the coalition’s member states - SPA
The program falls under the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capacity-building initiatives for candidates from the coalition’s member states - SPA

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), at its headquarters in Riyadh, concluded the specialized training program titled “National Security,” which the coalition implemented over five days with the participation of 21 trainees from 10 member countries.

The program falls under the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's capacity-building initiatives for candidates from the coalition’s member states across various areas of counterterrorism, including ideology, communications, countering terrorism financing, and the military domain, according to SPA.

The closing ceremony highlighted the program’s key themes and outcomes, which focused on developing knowledge and applied skills related to the concept of national security, its characteristics, and the means of achieving it, as well as its positive impact on stability and development. The program also addressed the challenges facing national security and its connection to modern concepts such as cybersecurity and ideological security.

Adviser to IMCTC Maj. Gen. Majed bin Taleb presented certificates to the trainees, expressing his appreciation for the high level of performance they demonstrated and for their engagement throughout the program. He wished them success in applying the knowledge and skills they gained in the service of their countries and in boosting national security across the coalition’s member states.

The national security program is one of 46 training programs offered by the Kingdom in support of the coalition’s initiatives.

It aims to develop, qualify, and empower national talents and competencies in member countries, contributing to the achievement of shared goals and to the enhancement of regional and international security and stability.



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.