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Leaders
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Saudis Welcome Syrian Pilgrims with Gesture of Gratitude Inspired by Crown Prince
A large number of Saudi citizens were keen to welcome Syrian pilgrims with the well-known gesture of gratitude made by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. على طريقة امتنان ولي العهد.. الحجاج السوريين خلال وصولهم المدينة المنورة. – — أخبار السعودية (@SaudiNews50) May 21, 2025 In the circulated video, Saudis are seen placing their hands over their chests upon the arrival of the first group of pilgrims from Syria at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This symbolic gesture was inspired by the action of the Crown Prince when former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria. Since then, it has become a symbol of appreciation and gratitude in Arab and Saudi consciousness. Related Topics: First Group of Syrian Pilgrims Arrives in Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2024 In Photos: Saudi Arabia Welcomes over 20,000 Iraqi Pilgrims Saudi Crown Prince Confirms $300 Billion US Deals at Riyadh Forum Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi Discuss Joint Cooperation Short link : Post Views: 25 Related Stories


Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
GCC nations, US pursuing regional de-escalation: Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has emphasized that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stabilized and safe environment, given the challenges besetting the region. In his inaugural remarks before the GCC-US Summit, on Wednesday in Riyadh and which he co-chaired with US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Crown Prince affirmed that the Gulf nations, collectively and in collaboration with the United States of America, are committed to de-escalating tensions in the region, ending the war in Gaza, and finding an enduring and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian cause based on the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant international resolutions. He added that their move is intended to achieve security and peace for the peoples of the region, confirming that they are committed to supporting everything that would end crises and cease conflict through peaceful means. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to encourage dialogue among the Yemeni parties to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, along with the efforts to end the crisis in Sudan through the Jeddah Platform, which is jointly sponsored by Saudi Arabia and the United States, with the objective of reaching a full ceasefire in Sudan, the Saudi Crown Prince underlined. He stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and supporting the efforts undertaken by the Syrian government to achieve security and stability. The Saudi Crown Prince reaffirmed the support spearheaded by the Lebanese President and the Lebanese government for the state institutions' reform efforts, to ensure the exclusive authority of the state over the use of force, and to safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He welcomed the ceasefire deal between Pakistan and India and hoped that it would contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries. (QNA)


Dubai Eye
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Princes discuss stronger regional cooperation
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the sidelines of the Gulf–US Summit in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen UAE-Saudi ties and expand cooperation across key sectors. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments, emphasising the need for unified Gulf efforts to enhance stability and support long-term growth. Sheikh Khaled led the UAE delegation to the Gulf-US Summit on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. #WamNews — WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 14, 2025


Qatar Tribune
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Addressing GCC-US Summit, Saudi Crown Prince says GCC nations, US pursuing regional de-escalation
RIYADH: HH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has emphasized that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a stabilized and safe environment, given the challenges besetting the region. In his inaugural remarks before the GCC-US Summit, on Wednesday in Riyadh and which he co-chaired with US President Donald Trump, the Saudi Crown Prince affirmed that the Gulf nations, collectively and in collaboration with the United States of America, are committed to de-escalating tensions in the region, ending the war in Gaza, and finding an enduring and comprehensive solution for the Palestinian cause based on the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant international resolutions. He added that their move is intended to achieve security and peace for the peoples of the region, confirming that they are committed to supporting everything that would end crises and cease conflict through peaceful means. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to encourage dialogue among the Yemeni parties to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, along with the efforts to end the crisis in Sudan through the Jeddah Platform, which is jointly sponsored by Saudi Arabia and the United States, with the objective of reaching a full ceasefire in Sudan, the Saudi Crown Prince underlined. He stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic and supporting the efforts undertaken by the Syrian government to achieve security and stability. The decision taken by the US President to remove sanctions on the Syrian Arab Republic is commendable and would mitigate the suffering of the brotherly people of Syria and open a new chapter toward growth and prosperity, he highlighted. The Saudi Crown Prince reaffirmed the support spearheaded by the Lebanese President and the Lebanese government for the state institutions' reform efforts, to ensure the exclusive authority of the state over the use of force, and to safeguard Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He welcomed the ceasefire deal between Pakistan and India and hoped that it would contribute to containing the escalation and restoring calm between the two countries. The meeting with the US President comes as an extension of the historic bilateral relationship and strategic partnership between the Gulf nations and the United States of America, which has thrived throughout the past decades, becoming a model for cooperation, the Crown Prince underlined. He stated that the summit underscores the keenness to collectively work together to reinforce ties and expand and advance the strategic partnership to meet the aspirations of the Gulf nations and peoples. The GCC-US Summit, convened with the US President Donald Trump in 2017, emphasized the importance of bolstering the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, protecting their interests, combating terrorism and driving terrorist groups out of existence, enhancing the military, security, and defense capabilities of the GCC states, confronting multiple threats, in addition to addressing regional and global challenges with a shared vision to achieve regional and global security, he stressed. The Saudi Crown Prince pointed out that the GCC states share the US belief in the significance of economic partnership and trade cooperation, emphasizing that the United States is a key trade and investment partner for the GCC states, with the volume of trade exchange between the GCC states and the United States reaching approximately USD 120 billion in 2024. They look forward to working with the United States of America for trade exchange, cementing the economic relationship, and elevating new apertures to benefit from opportunities and cooperation in all fields to achieve the shared interests, he said. Concluding his statements, the Saudi Crown Prince underlined that the summit confirms the keenness to continue the collaboration and coordination toward regional and global issues, in acknowledgment of its importance in energizing support, security, and stability in the region and beyond. He hoped that the summit would achieve its shared objectives to serve the interests of growth, welfare, and progress for the peoples.


Leaders
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Crown Prince, U.S. President Sign Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement between the governments of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. The Crown Prince and the U.S. President also witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Ministries of Energy of the Kingdom and the United States. #ولي_العهد الأمير محمد بن سلمان والرئيس الأميركي دونالد #ترمب بعد توقيع اتفاقية الشراكة الاقتصادية الاستراتيجية بين الحكومتين #الرئيس_الأمريكي_في_المملكة | #الإخبارية — قناة الإخبارية (@alekhbariyatv) May 13, 2025 The official talks between the Crown Prince and the U.S. President began at Al-Yamamah Palace, as part of President Trump's visit to the Kingdom, which marks his first foreign tour since his election—a visit he described as historic. Related Topics : Trump in Saudi Arabia: Underscoring Historic Ties and Riyadh's Strategic Centrality Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Egyptian Industrial Forum to Deepen Strategic Cooperation Saudi Arabia Boosts Culture Sector through Partnerships with UK, France Saudi Arabia, China Boost Economic Cooperation with 24 Deals Short link : Post Views: 24 Related Stories