JEDDAH: King Salman has thanked Arab leaders for taking part in the 29th Arab Summit for their “blessed efforts.”
At the start of the Cabinet session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, the king detailed the results of his meetings with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the summit, as well as his meetings with President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the closing ceremony of the Gulf Shield-1 military exercise.
The Cabinet congratulated the king and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the summit’s success, and welcomed the “Dhahran declaration” and Arab leaders’ assertions on the importance of joint Arab action to protect the nation, maintain security and stability, and ensure a promising future for coming generations.
It praised the Arab national security document issued at the end of the summit and its commitment to enhance solidarity among Arab countries, and achieve security and stability for their peoples.
The Cabinet said the king’s patronage at the closing ceremony of the Gulf Shield-1 exercise reflects the importance of military cooperation and coordination with friendly countries, and raises the level of readiness to protect the security and stability of regional countries.
Official visits by the crown prince to the US, France and Spain were highlighted. Talks with leaders and senior officials on bilateral relations and strategic partnerships, and further development of bilateral cooperation in various fields, added to security and stability in the Middle East region.
The Cabinet stressed that the appreciation offered to the Kingdom under the leadership of the king during these visits and the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding, as well as a strong support for the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its ongoing reforms that open new horizons and opportunities to develop the energies of the Saudi people.
The Cabinet also said that the Houthi militia’s targeting of the Kingdom’s cities with ballistic missiles proves the Iranian regime’s involvement in supporting terrorist militias — a clear challenge to UN resolutions. It praised the efficiency of Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces in destroying the missiles.
It reiterated the Kingdom’s calls to end the suffering of the Syrian people and maintain the sovereignty of Syria, holding the Syrian regime responsible for the repercussions of military operations carried out by the US, UK and France in response to the use of chemical weapons against civilians.
King Salman praises Arab summit leaders for ‘blessed efforts’
King Salman praises Arab summit leaders for ‘blessed efforts’
- It praised the Arab national security document issued at the end of the summit
- The cabinet praised the efficiency of Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces in destroying the missiles
Crown prince sponsors launch of world-class Arabic calligraphy center in Madinah
RIYADH: A new center for Arabic calligraphy under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman officially opened in Madinah on Monday.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region.
He was joined by Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, touring the new facility’s exhibition spaces and receiving briefings on cultural programming and the center’s achievements.
They also viewed collections highlighting Arabic calligraphy’s artistic and historical importance.
Speaking at the opening, Prince Badr said: “From this land of enlightenment and scholarship, we proudly launch a global platform dedicated to Arabic calligraphy as an invaluable cultural asset.”
He went on to credit the crown prince’s “generous and boundless support” for the cultural sector.
The minister said that the center demonstrated to the world the legacy of Arabic calligraphy while underscoring Saudi Arabia’s commitment to safeguarding its cultural identity and heritage.
According to Prince Badr, the facility represents an ambitious vision to elevate Arabic calligraphy as both a universal communication tool and an integral element of Arab heritage, art, architecture and design.
The center further aims to enhance the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen its international presence, targeting calligraphers, emerging talents, visual artists, Islamic arts researchers, educational and cultural institutions, as well as art and heritage enthusiasts worldwide.
It will deliver specialized programs including research and archival services, calligraphy instruction, academic grants, a permanent museum, touring exhibitions, an international calligraphy association and a business incubator supporting calligraphy enterprises.
Additional offerings feature artist residency programs, expert-led workshops, and standardized curriculum development, complemented by international educational partnerships aimed at heritage conservation and expanding global appreciation for this time-honored art form.
The center’s establishment in Madinah carries particular significance, given the city’s historical role as the cradle of Arabic calligraphy and its association with transcribing the Qur’an and preserving Islamic knowledge.
