RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber on Thursday held talks with US officials on developments in the situation in Yemen and efforts to achieve peace.
Al-Jaber, who also supervises the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, met with the Chargé d’Affairs at the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, Martina Strong, and Cathy Westley, the chargé d’affairs of the US embassy to Yemen.
During the meeting, they also discussed efforts to complete the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement and the Kingdom’s support for Yemen in various fields.
The US praised Saudi Arabia’s continued economic support for Yemen, the latest of which was the grant of oil derivatives, and the joint efforts in humanitarian work in the war-torn country.
Al-Jaber then met with Speaker of the Yemeni Parliament Sultan Al-Barakani to discuss a nationwide cease-fire, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia continues to reject and insist on a military escalation in Marib and increasing the suffering of Yemenis.
Saudi envoy discusses Yemeni peace efforts with US officials
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Saudi envoy discusses Yemeni peace efforts with US officials
- Mohammed Al-Jaber also met with Speaker of the Yemeni Parliament Sultan Al-Barakani to discuss the cease-fire
King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit
- Photographs form part of a wider collection documented by British photographer Gertrude Bell
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation has revealed archival photographs documenting King Abdulaziz’s tour of the outskirts of Basra in 1916, a visit that came at an early stage of his efforts to build regional relationships.
One of the photographs, taken by British photographer Gertrude Bell, shows King Abdulaziz standing with his men in the Basra desert, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The image reflects his early political and diplomatic engagement in the region, as he sought to strengthen ties with neighboring areas and engage with the wider Arab and international community, SPA added.
The photograph forms part of a wider collection documented by Bell, which records key developments and transformations across the Arabian Peninsula during the early 20th century.
The Basra visit holds particular significance in King Abdulaziz’s journey as a unifying leader.
Rather than crossing borders in pursuit of power, the visit reflected an approach focused on stability, cooperation and long-term regional harmony, laying the groundwork for a leadership style defined by pragmatism and openness, SPA said.
