JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s repeated attempt to target Makkah—an act met with widespread international condemnation and denunciation—emphasising that this heinous crime, which violates the sanctity of the holy sites, provokes the sentiments of Muslims worldwide.
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Chairing the Saudi Cabinet session in Jeddah, King Salman acknowledged the role of Saudi military and security personnel and their brave heroes in defending the homeland and firmly confronting any aggression against the holy sites, the pilgrims, and the Kingdom’s citizens and residents, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques acknowledges the role of military and security personnel and their brave heroes in defending the homeland and firmly confronting any aggression against the holy sites, the pilgrims, and the Kingdom's citizens and residents. He condemns the… pic.twitter.com/bcWOUdbJbv
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised and thanked Allah Almighty for the great blessings bestowed upon this country, and for the honour of serving the Grand Mosque, the Prophet’s Mosque, and their visitors.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praises and thanks Allah Almighty for the great blessings bestowed upon this country, and for the honor of serving the Grand Mosque, the Prophet's Mosque, and their visitors. As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates #SaudiNationalDay… pic.twitter.com/yHYekjrydJ
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As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its National Day tomorrow, King Salman expressed his wishes for further achievements and successes in the nation’s journey of growth, progress, and leadership across all sectors.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet, upon its review of regional developments, emphasised the necessity of adhering to international law—specifically respect for state sovereignty, the peaceful resolution of disputes, and the guarantee of safe navigation in international waterways—to safeguard the security of states, fulfill the aspirations of peoples, and protect international trade and global supply chains.
The Cabinet reviewed the outcomes of several international conferences hosted by Saudi Arabia. It highlighted the recommendations issued by the ministerial meeting of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 2026, which support international cooperation to ensure sound AI development, strengthen governance frameworks, regulate emerging technologies, and harness them safely and inclusively to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Cabinet commended the success of the fourth edition of the Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit, which saw the launch of more than 40 agreements and initiatives aimed at localising knowledge and innovation, advancing the sector, achieving national strategic targets, and boosting the contribution of global research to pharmaceutical discoveries and future technologies. These efforts reinforce the Kingdom’s leadership in initiatives serving human health as a top priority.
The Saudi Cabinet also noted the unveiling of the first models from the national automotive company, CEER, marking a new strategic milestone toward establishing an advanced, sustainable industrial ecosystem. This step empowers the sector as a vital engine of economic growth—attracting investments, supporting national talent, and expanding the private sector’s developmental role—in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives and cementing the Kingdom’s standing as a leading regional and global industrial hub.
The Cabinet approved a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership council between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Spain.
The Saudi Cabinet also approved a draft protocol amending the minutes establishing the Saudi-Jordanian Supreme Coordination Council, and authorising the minister of foreign affairs to sign it.
The Cabinet authorised the minister of foreign affairs, or a deputy, to discuss and sign two draft general cooperation agreements between the Government of Saudi Arabia and the governments of Suriname and Panama.
The Cabinet approved a model memorandum of understanding for cooperation in areas related to small- and medium-sized enterprises, entrepreneurship, and franchising between the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of Saudi Arabia and its counterparts in other countries, and authorizing the minister of commerce and chairman of the authority’s board of directors, or a deputy, to discuss and sign a draft memorandum of understanding with counterparts in other countries, based on the approved model.
