Role of young Saudi businesswomen lauded

EP Deputy gov. Prince Ahmad bin Fahd bin Salman
Updated 29 July 2017
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Role of young Saudi businesswomen lauded

RIYADH: During a meeting with young Saudi businesswomen, Prince Ahmad bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, deputy governor of the Eastern Province, commended their determination to forge ahead.
The prince made his comments when he met with young Saudi women based in Dammam and Al-Ahsa to encourage them on the path toward women’s empowerment.
Wishing them every success in their efforts, the Saudi women were told of their responsibilities toward the nation in line with the Vision 2030.
During the audience, the deputy governor was briefed on efforts to empower women, developing their skills for self-employment, and the infrastructure needed to build up their enterprises.
Prince Ahmad also took the opportunity to discuss ways and means of enhancing the role of women and develop their work in his region.


Saudi Arabia condemns militant attack on Pakistani police

Updated 24 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia condemns militant attack on Pakistani police

  • Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack claimed by the militant Pakistani Taliban

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday has condemned an attack that targeted Pakistani police in the country's northwest, killing five personnel. 

Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack claimed by the militant Pakistani Taliban.

“The Kingdom reiterates its total rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts and its condemnation of attempts to undermine the security and stability of Pakistan and it’s brotherly people,” a statement by the foreign ministry said.

The ministry also expressed the kingdom’s “sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan in this painful loss.”