Etidal chief, Dutch special envoy discuss stronger cooperation against extremism

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Updated 05 August 2022
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Etidal chief, Dutch special envoy discuss stronger cooperation against extremism

RIYADH: The secretary-general of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal), Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari, on Wednesday met with the Dutch special envoy for religion and belief, Jos Douma, Netherlands ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Janet Alberda, and their accompanying delegation.

During the meeting in Riyadh, they discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation on fighting extremist ideology.

Members of the delegation were briefed on Etidal’s work strategies, and during a tour of the center’s command and control department were told about monitoring and analysis techniques, and other projects currently under development.


Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji received the message from Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov. (SPA)
Updated 30 December 2025
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Saudi King Salman receives message from Russian president

  • The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia

RIYADH: King Salman received a written message from Russian President Vladmir Putin regarding ties between the two countries.

Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov delivered the message to Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji in Riyadh, the Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. 

The two officials reviewed strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia and discussed the latest regional and international developments, as well as the efforts made in this regard.