RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday received a phone call from UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, the Kingdom’s ministry said.
During the call, the two sides discussed the course of events in Sudan, with an emphasis on the importance of stopping the military escalation between the conflicting parties, ending the violence, and providing the necessary protection for Sudanese civilians and residents, in a way that guarantees the security, stability and well-being of Sudan and its people, the ministry added.
The two sides also reviewed the strong relations between the two countries, and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing aspects of intensifying joint coordination on many issues of common concern.
Saudi and UK foreign ministers discuss violence in Sudan
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Saudi and UK foreign ministers discuss violence in Sudan
First Saudi State’s economy laid foundation for modern stability
- Revived commerce in Arabian Peninsula, according to historian
- Diriyah highlighted as premier political and commercial center
RIYADH: The economy of the First Saudi State served as a fundamental pillar in building the nation, consolidating its influence, and ensuring its stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The main features of this economy is outlined in the book “Diriyah: Origins and Development during the First Saudi State,” by Dr. Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Othaimeen, the SPA reported.
The measures taken in those early days helped to ensure security, unify regions, and organize society. This assisted in stimulating trade, stabilizing markets, and enhancing life in Diriyah and surrounding areas.
The book, published by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, outlines how these actions facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula.
Beyond its political and intellectual prominence, Diriyah emerged as a vibrant economic hub. Its markets attracted merchants and students from across the region.
The local community relied on diverse activities including trade, agriculture, and livestock breeding, with horses and camels playing crucial roles in transportation, commerce, and securing roads.
Economic growth during this founding phase “solidified Diriyah’s position as a premier political and commercial center in the Arabian Peninsula,” the SPA reported
