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Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Discuss Bilateral Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meet in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Tuesday Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is on a tour of the Gulf.

They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities to support and develop them in various fields.

They also tackled the latest developments in the region and efforts towards them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz; Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Advisor at the Royal Court Khalid Hadrawi; and Saudi Ambassador to Syria Faisal Al-Mujfel.

The meeting was also attended by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani; Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy in Riyadh Mohsen Mahbash; and a number of officials.

Al-Sharaa had arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier on Tuesday.

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Saudi Embassy: Closely Monitoring Condition of Saudi Citizen Stabbed in Mayfair

Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Embassy: Closely Monitoring Condition of Saudi Citizen Stabbed in Mayfair

Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Embassy in London (File photo, Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom said Friday that it is closely monitoring the condition of a Saudi citizen who was stabbed in the Mayfair area, adding that it is coordinating with the relevant authorities and working to provide him with the necessary care and support until he is discharged from the hospital safely.

In a statement posted on its X account, the embassy said it was following up with the relevant security authorities on the circumstances of the incident.

It stressed the importance of expediting the investigation, uncovering all the details of the incident, holding those responsible accountable under the law, and taking the necessary measures to enhance the safety of citizens and visitors in public areas.

The embassy urged Saudi men and women to exercise caution and avoid carrying valuable belongings in public places. It also called on citizens to immediately contact the Saudi Affairs emergency hotline at 00447799519495 in case of an emergency.

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)
Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Discuss Developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan

Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)
Meeting between bin Farhan and Abdelatty in Cairo last June (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt discussed developments across the region. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he discussed with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a phone call ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.

“We exchanged views on a number of regional issues, particularly developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan,” Abdelatty said.

In a post on his official X account on Friday, Abdelatty said he also discussed with Prince Faisal “the distinguished fraternal ties between the two countries.”

The Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers also spoke by phone in mid-August. At the time, they praised the “depth and distinctive nature of the fraternal and strategic ties between the two countries” and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further advancing bilateral cooperation across various fields.

The ministers also discussed the intensive efforts by regional partners, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to de-escalate tensions and contain instability across the region. They stressed “the importance of addressing existing regional security concerns, respecting the sovereignty of states and refraining from acts of aggression against them, and preventing the conflict from expanding.”

They also emphasized the importance of ensuring the security, safety and freedom of navigation along international waterways.

In June, bin Farhan and Abdelatty met in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields. The two ministers praised the continued momentum in Egyptian-Saudi relations and their close coordination, reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation in ways that serve the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples.

At the time, the ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and consultation on developments across the region.

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Saudi Arabia Chairs 118th Session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP
Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP
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Saudi Arabia Chairs 118th Session of the Arab League’s Economic and Social Council

Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP
Arab League foreign ministers meet during an annual meeting in Cairo, Egypt. File/AP

The Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States held its 118th ministerial session on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Eng. Abdullah bin Zaraah presided over the session at the League’s General Secretariat headquarters in Cairo, with representatives of member states participating.

The meeting addressed several economic and social issues of common Arab interest as part of efforts to enhance cooperation among member states, support development, promote intra-Arab trade, and expand opportunities for regional integration and growth.

In the Kingdom's statement, bin Zaraah affirmed that joint Arab economic and social action is a key pillar for strengthening collective capacity to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

He stressed the importance of moving beyond coordination and the exchange of views toward implementation and tangible results by strengthening implementation and follow-up mechanisms, and linking decisions and initiatives to clear objectives and measurable indicators.

He also called for enhanced coordination among institutions of joint Arab action and specialized Arab organizations, while directing resources and capabilities toward the highest-impact priorities.

He also highlighted the Kingdom's national achievements, noting that the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026 ranked the Kingdom among the world's top 10 countries in private investment in artificial intelligence and recognized its advanced position in the global AI landscape.