RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has welcomed the UN Security Council’s condemnation of the Houthis attacks on civilian assets, airports, and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom, as well as the continued threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Saudi Cabinet calls for full implementation of UN resolutions
The statement underscored the need for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions. It also called for concrete cooperation to prevent the terrorist group from acquiring weapons or receiving any other form of support.
Members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing and escalating Houthi attacks against the Kingdom, including attacks targeting civil aviation and energy infrastructure that resulted in civilian deaths and injuries.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh
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According to a statement issued by the UN Security Council president, these included “reckless strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport” on October 10 and 11, which resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as multiple strikes targeting other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities.
UN expresses solidarity with victims, warns over maritime threat
Security Council members expressed their sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Saudi Arabia, and wished those injured a speedy recovery, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
They reiterated their strongest condemnation of continued Houthi attacks and threats against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of commercial vessels and their crews.
Saudi Arabia highlights efforts to promote regional stability
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the Cabinet session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the Cabinet reviewed regional and international developments, as well as the Kingdom’s efforts to promote regional stability through communication and consultation with brotherly and friendly countries.
He added that these efforts aim to mitigate the impact of conflicts and tensions on global energy security, international trade, supply chain sustainability and maritime navigation. He stressed that addressing these challenges is a shared responsibility requiring international cooperation to protect the global economy from potential risks.
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Riyadh to host OIC cybersecurity council headquarters
The Cabinet welcomed the decision by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to establish an OIC Council of Ministers for Cybersecurity, with Riyadh designated as the headquarters of its General Secretariat and Executive Office.
The decision followed a proposal by Saudi Arabia aimed at promoting stability in cyberspace and strengthening its role as a host for regional and international cybersecurity headquarters and institutions, building on the Kingdom’s track record of supporting strategic initiatives in this field.
Cabinet praises Riyadh Economic Forum recommendations
The Cabinet also reviewed the outcomes of several international conferences hosted by the Kingdom and praised the recommendations of the saRiyadh Economic Forum. It noted that these recommendations would help strengthen the national economy, advance economic policies and strategic priorities, and deepen cooperation between the public and private sectors, in line with Saudi Arabia’s development objectives and broader economic transformation.
Saudi Arabia records 33.5% growth in foreign investment
The Cabinet further noted that foreign direct investment (FDI) in Saudi Arabia rose by 33.5% in 2025 compared with 2024, viewing the increase as evidence of the Saudi economy’s attractiveness and promising outlook, as well as the impact of economic and structural reforms implemented in recent years under Saudi Vision 2030.
