Who’s Who: Zaid bin Kami, board member of the Saudi Journalists Association

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Updated 03 February 2024
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Who’s Who: Zaid bin Kami, board member of the Saudi Journalists Association

Zaid bin Kami was elected to the board of directors of the Saudi Journalists Association on Jan. 28.

A Saudi journalist with a focus on economics, Bin Kami has been immersed in the field since 2001, reporting for notable Saudi media outlets such as Al-Watan and Asharq Al-Awsat.

Over the years, he has taken on roles in both print and visual journalism, including in television production.

Beyond his journalistic endeavors, he has also imparted his insights as a visiting lecturer at several Saudi universities.

Bin Kami has made significant contributions on the international stage, representing Saudi Arabia at numerous conferences.

He served as economic editor at Asharq Al-Awsat in 2006 and later took on the role of editor-in-chief in 2012.

Relocating to London in 2015, he assumed the role of assistant to the editor-in-chief before his recent appointment as deputy editor-in-chief by the Saudi Research and Media Group in January 2024.

Bin Kami played a pivotal role in establishing monthly media gatherings in Riyadh, which began in 2006 and hosted key media figures from Saudi Arabia.

He has also represented Saudi journalism internationally, appearing at conferences addressing the impact of terrorism on the tourism sector post-9/11, in London in 2002.

Furthermore, he represented Saudi journalism in Argentina and Uruguay as part of a delegation that included officials from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Commerce, and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, which investigated facts in South American countries in 2003.

Bin Kami has trained numerous Saudi journalists to assume future leadership roles, preserving the Kingdom’s legacy and documenting progressive changes in the country.

 


Saudi Cabinet condemns ‘blatant’ Iranian aggression; affirms Kingdom’s right to respond to threats

Updated 04 March 2026
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Saudi Cabinet condemns ‘blatant’ Iranian aggression; affirms Kingdom’s right to respond to threats

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has warned it reserves the “full right” to respond to Iranian aggression following a series of “blatant and cowardly” strikes targeting the capital and the Eastern Province.

The warning came during a late-night Cabinet session on Tuesday, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman via videoconference, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

During the session, the Cabinet “reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the brotherly countries whose territories were subjected to blatant Iranian aggression”, signaling a united front against regional threats.

The session followed a dramatic escalation of hostilities, including a direct drone attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh. 

Major General Turki al-Malki, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, confirmed that while air defenses intercepted multiple threats, the embassy compound sustained a “limited fire and minor material damage.”

General Al-Malki further announced that Saudi forces successfully intercepted and destroyed eight additional drones targeting the cities of Riyadh and Al-Kharj early Tuesday morning.

In a sharp rebuke of the embassy strike, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) cited a flagrant violation of the 1949 Geneva Convention and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

“The repetition of this flagrant Iranian behavior... will push the region toward further escalation,” the Ministry stated, underscoring that these provocations occurred despite Riyadh’s explicit policy of not allowing its airspace or territory to be used as a launchpad for strikes against Iran.

Global condemnation and solidarity

The Cabinet expressed deep appreciation for the wave of international support as world leaders condemned Tehran’s “indiscriminate” behavior.

In a joint show of force, the US and GCC member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE) along with Jordan stood united, labeling the strikes a “dangerous escalation” and reaffirming a collective right to self-defense.

Leaders from the United Kingdom, France, and India. — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi — voiced strong solidarity with the Kingdom. The UK government confirmed its forces are engaged in “defensive actions” to maintain regional stability.

Amid the heightened military tension, the Cabinet reviewed the Kingdom’s hospitality efforts for GCC citizens currently stranded at Saudi airports due to regional airspace closures. The crown prince reaffirmed that the state would mobilize all capabilities to support brotherly nations in any measures they take to restore regional peace and stability.