JEDDAH: Theresa May welcomed the appointment of Prince Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia
“I am pleased to welcome the appointment of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia,” May said in a statement Wednesday.
The relationship between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom of England, she added, is strong and historic “and we continue to work closely together in a range of areas.”
The Saudi-UK security and intelligence cooperation, according to May, is vital as they tackle the shared threat of terrorism. “Our growing trade and investment ties are important for the prosperity of all our citizens.”
She affirmed that Britain remains a “firm supporter of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious reform agenda ‘Vision 2030’ which is essential for Saudi Arabia’s long-term stability and success.”
The prime minister said that she looks forward to working with the new crown prince Mohammed bin Salman to deepen the Saudi-UK close bilateral ties in the years ahead, “building on the constructive meetings we had in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.”
May also paid tribute to the work of the former crown prince Mohammed bin Naif, “who has played a central role in our counter-terrorism collaboration and been a firm friend of the UK for many years.”
UK's May welcomes Saudi Arabia's new crown prince
UK's May welcomes Saudi Arabia's new crown prince
Saudi Arabia now has over 1,900 care centers for 60,000 children
- Nationwide care for children from birth to age 10
- 24-hour support for pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah
RIYADH: There are now more than 1,900 licensed childcare centers in Saudi Arabia providing services to over 60,000 children, the Ministry of Human Resources said on Monday.
The ministry supervises the centers across 13 regions to ensure high quality services. They provide safe havens for children when their parents are not present, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Childcare centers in the Kingdom offer a range of programs aimed at improving children’s cognitive and social skills, so they can speak clearly and express feelings.
The growth of services in 2025 reflects increased demand for early childhood development support, the SPA said.
The ministry’s services include independent centers that run from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for children from birth to the age of 10.
There are also workplace centers that serve the children of employees during office hours, and mobile ones for those between 1 and 10.
Home centers care for children from birth to the age of 6; and there is also 24-hour provision for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
The ministry has improved its online application process for those seeking licenses to operate. And is supporting providers financially through the Human Resources Development Fund.
It also provides consultations and guidance through specialized training workshops.
The ministry is updating legislation and raising the level of oversight to ensure a safe environment for the development of children.
