Saudi Arabia reaffirms centrality of Palestinian cause

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Heads of Arab delegations, institutions, and unions were engaged in media-related activities. (SPA)
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Al-Dossary made the comments while chairing the 20th session of the Executive Office of the Arab Information Ministers Council in Abu Dhabi. (SPA)
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Updated 10 December 2024
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Saudi Arabia reaffirms centrality of Palestinian cause

Saudi Arabia reaffirms centrality of Palestinian cause
  • Minister urges unified Arab media strategy, and artificial intelligence integration to enhance content

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary has emphasized the importance of leveraging Arab efforts in the sector to support the Palestinian cause. 

Al-Dossary made the comments while chairing the 20th session of the Executive Office of the Arab Information Ministers Council in Abu Dhabi, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The meeting was attended by heads of Arab delegations, institutions, and unions engaged in media-related activities. 

Al-Dossary stressed the need for all Arab media outlets to highlight the resolutions issued during the recent Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh. 

These resolutions reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause, unwavering support for the national rights of the besieged people, and the pursuit of a just and comprehensive solution based on international agreements. 

“We meet today to discuss 12 items as part of Arab efforts to enhance joint Arab media work, foremost among them the Palestinian cause,” the minister said. 

He also emphasized the importance of the unified Arab plan for media engagement with environmental issues.

Al-Dossary highlighted Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and the One Water Summit, stressing the importance of showcasing their outcomes in Arab media. 

He underscored the importance of leveraging artificial intelligence technologies in Arab media to enhance content and analyze audience behavior.

Furthermore, he called for the insights from the Global AI Summit held in Riyadh to be implemented to improve the performance of Arab media.

He noted that discussions were held on key issues, including the role of the media in combating terrorism.

In addition, there was a focus on the Arab League’s efforts to follow up on the Arab Media Action Plan abroad, and the Arab Media Map for Sustainable Development 2030.


Shoura Council speaker leads Saudi delegation at Arab Parliament conference in Cairo

Shoura Council speaker leads Saudi delegation at Arab Parliament conference in Cairo
Updated 23 February 2025
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Shoura Council speaker leads Saudi delegation at Arab Parliament conference in Cairo

Shoura Council speaker leads Saudi delegation at Arab Parliament conference in Cairo
  • The conference focused on strengthening Arab parliamentary unity, with a key agenda item dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people

CAIRO: The Speaker of the Shoura Council, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the Seventh Conference of the Arab Parliament and the Presidents of Arab Councils and Parliaments, held at the League of Arab States headquarters in Cairo on Saturday.

The conference focused on strengthening Arab parliamentary unity, with a key agenda item dedicated to supporting the Palestinian people and rejecting any proposals for their forced displacement.

As part of the discussions, participants worked on formulating a unified Arab parliamentary stance to advocate for Palestinian rights.

A significant outcome of the conference was the planned issuance of a unified Arab parliamentary action plan, which would outline concrete steps that Arab parliamentarians can take in support of the Palestinian cause.

Ahead of its official approval, the Presidents of Arab Councils and Parliaments held a closed consultative session to finalize the main aspects of the plan, which will later be submitted to the Arab Summit for potential adoption.

The Kingdom’s delegation to the conference included the Secretary-General of the Shoura Council, Mohammed bin Dakhil Al-Mutairi, along with council members Saad bin Salib Al-Otaibi, Tariq bin Saeed Al-Shammari, Hanan bint Abdullah Al-Sammari, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Aifan, and Amal bint Abdulaziz Al-Hazani, the Saudi Press Agency reported.


King Salman orders the naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi imams and kings

King Salman orders the naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi imams and kings
Updated 22 February 2025
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King Salman orders the naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi imams and kings

King Salman orders the naming of 15 Riyadh squares after Saudi imams and kings
  • The initiative followed a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and coincides with Saudi Arabia’s celebration of Founding Day

RIYADH: King Salman on Saturday issued a directive to name 15 squares in Riyadh after notable imams and kings of the Saudi State, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The initiative followed a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and coincides with Saudi Arabia’s celebration of Founding Day on Feb. 22, SPA added.

The move reflects the leadership’s commitment to honoring the legacy of the rulers who, for more than three centuries, have played a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s foundation, unification, and development.

These leaders safeguarded Saudi Arabia’s resources, ensured its security, and contributed to the prosperity of its people.

The newly named squares, located along Riyadh’s main roads, will commemorate historical figures from the Saudi State, including Imam Muhammad bin Saud, Imam Abdulaziz bin Muhammad, Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz, Imam Abdullah bin Saud, Imam Turki bin Abdullah, Imam Faisal bin Turki, Imam Abdullah bin Faisal, and Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal.

The list also includes modern Saudi rulers King Abdulaziz, King Saud, King Faisal, King Khalid, King Fahd, King Abdullah, and King Salman.


Saudi embassy in Syria celebrates Founding Day

Saudi embassy in Syria celebrates Founding Day
Updated 22 February 2025
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Saudi embassy in Syria celebrates Founding Day

Saudi embassy in Syria celebrates Founding Day
  • Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha held high-level meetings with senior executives from major global companies at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami

DAMASCUS: Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in the Syrian Arab Republic held a reception on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Founding Day at its headquarters in the Syrian capital, Damascus.

The celebration was attended by the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Yasser Al-Jundi, members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Syria, and a group of businessmen and intellectuals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha held high-level meetings with senior executives from major global companies at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami to bolster partnerships in technology, artificial intelligence, investment and the space sector.

 


Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week
Updated 22 February 2025
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Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week

Saudi Arabia arrests 21,222 illegals in one week
  • The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years and a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000)

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 21,222 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

A total of 13,202 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,911 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,109 for labor-related issues.

The report showed that among the 1,376 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 58 percent were Ethiopian, 40 percent Yemeni, and 2 percent were of other nationalities.

A further 86 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 22 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators, the SPA reported.

The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years and a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000).

Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.

 


Saudi ministry hosts Qur’an finals in Indonesia

Saudi ministry hosts Qur’an finals in Indonesia
Updated 22 February 2025
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Saudi ministry hosts Qur’an finals in Indonesia

Saudi ministry hosts Qur’an finals in Indonesia
  • The top contestants advanced to the second qualifying round, held from Feb. 10-15, with 40 participants from each category competing for a spot in the finals

JAKARTA: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, through the religious attache at the Kingdom’s Embassy in Indonesia, launched the final qualifiers for the national Holy Qur’an Memorization and Sunnah Competition in Kendari on Sunday.

The competition reached its final stage after preliminary qualifiers, involving 408 contestants from 169 Islamic institutions across 60 cities and provinces in 19 regions of eastern Indonesia, with initial rounds held from Feb. 1-7, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

The top contestants advanced to the second qualifying round, held from Feb. 10-15, with 40 participants from each category competing for a spot in the finals.

The competition reflects the ministry’s commitment to promoting the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, while enhancing the global prominence of Qur’an competitions.