RIYADH: Ambassador Dieter W. Haller underscored on Wednesday that the German government fully supports the Vision 2030 reforms laid out by the Kingdom.
“Vision 2030 is an ambitious blueprint for reform, especially for a modern diversified economy that is not only resource-based, but above all knowledge-based,” he said.
The German ambassador made his remarks in a welcome address during the opening ceremony of Linde’s facilities in Jubail Industrial City.
“The Kingdom is a young nation. And it is a country in constant change since its very beginning in 1932 — when the third Saudi national state was founded,” he said.
Haller said the Kingdom is important to Germany as a pillar of stability in the troubled and war-torn areas of the Middle East.
He added that the Kingdom is also “Germany’s partner in the struggle against terrorism, the most challenging scourge of these days.”
He added that, “I would like to reassure our Saudi friends today: Germany is at the side of the Kingdom when it comes to supporting our key partner in the region in its endeavor to manage change.”
He said that the backbone of successful modernization is and remains a strong and vibrant economy.
“Take the energy sector, for instance. I would like to commend the Saudi government for its far-sighted policy on rolling out renewable energy in the Kingdom,” he said.
He added that, “this will help to save oil and gas as important feedstock for value added industries like the one we are inaugurating today.”
He said that Linde has invested about $380 million in the project with Sadara Chemical Company. It is the largest German investment in Saudi Arabia in the last two years. Linde has 60,000 employees.
He said Linde has achieved in its Jubail facility 40 percent Saudization of its staff and that German companies are eager to work with the Saudi government to train young Saudis in all professions.
German envoy stresses support for Saudi Vision 2030 plan
German envoy stresses support for Saudi Vision 2030 plan
Heroic effort by security personnel at the Grand Mosque saves man’s life
- Saudi interior minister thanks and praises security guard for his actions
- Suicide attempt at the Grand Mosque in Makkah foiled after guard intervenes to prevent fatal fall
RIYADH: Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of the Interior, on Friday reached out to the security guard injured at the Grand Mosque in Makkah while saving a man trying to commit suicide, and praised his bravery.
The heroic effort by the security guard on duty at the Masjid Al Haram saved the life of a man who attempted suicide by jumping from the top floor of the Grand Mosque.
A swift intervention by the security guard averted the fatal fall, the Saudi authorities said on Thursday.
In a post on X, the official account of the Emarah, Makkah Region, said: “The special force for the security of the Grand Mosque has promptly initiated proceedings in a case where a person jumped from an upper level of the Grand Mosque, and a security man was injured while attempting to prevent him from hitting the ground at the time of his fall.”
The interior minister personally contacted soldier Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad to inquire about his recovery after he suffered injuries in the line of duty at the Grand Mosque.
Al-Ahmad sustained multiple injuries while trying to break the man’s fall and prevent him hitting the ground. Medical teams quickly reached the site and after preliminary check-ups rushed both men to hospital for treatment.
The minister commended Al-Ahmad’s bravery, commitment, and heightened awareness during the incident, qualities that demonstrate his dedication to his security mission.
The interior minister told the officer that his response exemplifies the high principles security forces uphold while serving the religion and the country.
The minister characterized the intervention as “far more than routine duty” — describing it as a selfless humanitarian act embodying supreme sacrifice and reflecting the exceptional preparedness and professional capability required to manage critical situations at Islam’s holiest site.
The minister highlighted the unwavering support and care security personnel receive from the Saudi leadership in appreciation of their contributions and sacrifices in safeguarding the Grand Mosque and the pilgrims.
This backing, he noted, provides essential encouragement for maintaining distinguished performance in security operations.
Prince Abdulaziz concluded the call by praying for the officer’s swift recovery and safe return to duty.
As social media filled with the heroic story, Saeed Al-Qahtani, a social media user, praised the life-saving attempt saying: “Is it a military vigilance or a human spirit inhabiting that uniform? Between one heartbeat and the next, and in the heart of reassurance, the security man rescues a desperate soul; transforming the disaster into a heroic rescue story and a smart reading of the features of breakdown before it’s too late. You are not a guardian of a place, you are a guardian of lives.”
