Saudi, French foreign ministers hold talks on strengthening joint strategic relations

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris. (Twitter/@KSAMOFA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris. (Twitter/@KSAMOFA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets members of the French Senate in Paris. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meets his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Paris. (Twitter/@KSAMOFA)
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Updated 29 July 2021
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Saudi, French foreign ministers hold talks on strengthening joint strategic relations

  • They also discussed joint coordination to achieve and maintain peace and security
  • Prince Faisal also met with with members of the French Senate

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian, in Paris on Wednesday to discuss ways to develop joint strategic relations.
“We explored opportunities to strengthen the strategic partnerships between our two countries (and) we also discussed prominent developments and the importance for joint coordination to achieve and maintain peace and security,” Prince Faisal wrote in a message posted on Twitter.

Earlier in the day, he met members of the French Senate, including Olivier Cadic, the senator for French citizens living abroad and president of the France-Gulf States Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Fabien Genet, the senator for Saône-et-Loire and a member of the friendship group.
“The distinguished bilateral relations that bring together the two countries in all fields were reviewed,” the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said. It added that Prince Faisal affirmed there are opportunities to further develop the relationship, and that both governments are working hard to do this, especially in light of the aim of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a better future for the Kingdom and its international partners.
The members of the French Senate welcomed Prince Faisal’s visit and said it confirms the depth of bilateral relations. They added that although relationship is strong and well developed at all levels, they hope to enhance it further. They also praised the Vision 2030 strategy, which they said has made great, rapid and positive progress.


Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

Updated 25 February 2026
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Al Akaria signs SR1.2bn agreement lease with Amsa Hospitality 

  • Project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses
  • CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan: We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular

RIYADH: The Saudi Real Estate Co., also known as Al Akaria, recently announced the signing of a lease agreement for the Amsa Vue Residential Compound in Riyadh with Amsa Hospitality, with the total value of the project estimated at around SR1.2 billion ($320 million). 

Spread across 20 years, the cost reflects the long-term nature of the investment and its focus on value, sustainability, and operational quality.

The project, located in Riyadh Diplomatic Quarters, spans approximately 40,000 sq. meters and includes 240 modern residential units, comprising 176 apartments and 64 villas and townhouses.

Acting CEO of Al Akaria Khalid Al-Sehaibany stated that the project embodies the company’s approach to developing residential communities that focus on an integrated experience built on quality planning and comprehensive facilities, elevating the standard of living in Riyadh.

CEO of Amsa Hospitality Muin Serhan told Arab News that the core philosophy behind the project is to create a space that focuses both on individuals and community values. 

Serhan pointed out that this strategy is central to a broader ambition to redefine hospitality in Saudi Arabia by embedding the hallmark of Arabian hospitality into the brand’s identity.

“We have a certain commitment to deliver to the community and to the project in particular. Year on year, we're adding value to the landlord and the owners of the assets,” he said. 

He outlined a clear vision for the company’s legacy, aiming to set a new standard for hospitality management in the region. The goal, he said, is to be the go-to partner for developers and asset owners seeking to integrate hospitality elements into their projects.

Serhan confirmed that this vision is currently being brought to life through close collaboration with contractors and designers. 

He emphasized that the process is a “moving journey,” where the designer, the brand, and the location converge to create a product that truly reflects the local narrative.