Eighth Saudi aid plane arrives in Sudan

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A Saudi plane carrying aid for Sudan arrives at Port Sudan International Airport. (SPA)
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A Saudi plane carrying aid for Sudan arrives at Port Sudan International Airport. (SPA)
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A Saudi plane carrying aid for Sudan arrives at Port Sudan International Airport. (SPA)
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Updated 22 May 2023
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Eighth Saudi aid plane arrives in Sudan

  • Saudi Arabia and the US on Sunday announced that a one-week ceasefire agreed between Sudan’s army and the RSF would take effect at 9:45 pm Monday

RIYADH: The eighth Saudi plane carrying aid for Sudan arrived at Port Sudan International Airport on Monday.

The plane, carrying 30 tons of food provisions and medical supplies, is part of a Saudi initiative to provide Sudan with $100 million in humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of the people there.

Saudi Arabia and the US on Sunday announced that a one-week humanitarian ceasefire agreed between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces would take effect at 9:45 pm (1945 GMT) on Monday to enable humanitarian assistance to civilians.

Gunfire and explosions again rocked Sudan’s capital on Monday, hours before the truce was due to take effect.


Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman chairs Tuesday’s Cabinet session. (SPA)
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Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

  • Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to Palestinians

RIYADH: The Cabinet on Tuesday discussed efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia to enhance the security and stability of Yemen and to create a supportive environment for dialogue among all parties.

The Cabinet reiterated its welcoming of the request of the president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi to hold a dialogue conference in Riyadh for all southern factions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The conference aims to develop a vision for just solutions to the southern issue that meet the legitimate aspirations of the southern people, SPA added.

The Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to the Palestinian people, under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Cabinet was also briefed on the contents of telephone calls received by Prince Mohammed from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The discussions covered relations between Saudi Arabia and their respective countries, as well as regional and international developments, SPA said.

On the domestic front, the Cabinet affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to further enhancing its position in advanced technologies and building an integrated digital ecosystem that contributes to supporting the competitiveness of the national economy and attracting investments.

The Cabinet also highlighted the launch of the world’s largest government data center project, Hexagon, in Riyadh which represents a significant strategic leap toward the Kingdom becoming a global hub in this field.The project will ensure data sovereignty and security and enable innovation, SPA said.