Saudi cabinet urges global action for opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza

The council also reviewed domestic issues related to recent economic, cultural, and social activities. (SPA)
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Updated 06 March 2024
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Saudi cabinet urges global action for opening humanitarian corridors in Gaza

RIYADH: King Salman led the Council of Ministers session on Tuesday in Riyadh where the focus was on the latest developments in Gaza.

Minister of Information Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari said the council was urging the international community to compel Israeli forces to adhere to humanitarian law and open safe corridors for aid delivery. 

The cabinet meeting was also briefed on a phone call between the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the President of France Emmanuel Macron, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation. 

The council then discussed the outcomes of the Kingdom's engagements in regional and international meetings, aiming to bolster cooperation with multilateral organizations and advance collective action.

The council also reviewed domestic issues related to recent economic, cultural, and social activities.

The council announced the upcoming celebration of "Flag Day" on March 11, emphasizing national pride and its significance to the country's past, present, and future. 

The session also covered topics from the agenda, including input from the Shura Council, Council of Economic and Development Affairs, Council of Political and Security Affairs, General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and Council of Experts of the Council of Ministers.


Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

Updated 10 January 2026
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Saudi Arabia expresses regret over damage to Qatar’s embassy building in Ukraine

  • Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has expressed regret over damages sustained by the building of Qatar’s embassy in the Ukrainian capital during a Russian attack. 

Qatar said that its embassy in the Ukrainian capital was damaged during Russian strikes the night before but that its staff were unharmed.

The Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement shared on X that the kingdom “expresses its profound regret over the damage sustained by the embassy building of the fraternal State of Qatar due to shelling in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.” 

Saudi Arabia also “renews its supporting position for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis by peaceful means,” it added. 

The ministry also affirmed the need to provide protection for members of diplomatic missions, and their premises, in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.