Saudi cabinet prioritizes Sudan aid, ceasefire efforts in latest session

King Salman chaired the Council of Ministers' session in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Updated 20 August 2024
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Saudi cabinet prioritizes Sudan aid, ceasefire efforts in latest session

  • The Council also praised the results of the first strategic dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the World Health Organization

King Salman chaired on Tuesday the Council of Ministers' session in Jeddah, which reviewed Saudi Arabia's ongoing diplomatic efforts to support Sudan.

These efforts include delivering humanitarian aid and working to stop hostilities, in line with the outcomes of previous Jeddah talks and international humanitarian law. The Council discussed the Kingdom's collaboration with international organizations to further these initiatives.

The Council also praised the results of the first strategic dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the World Health Organization, emphasizing continued bilateral coordination, joint initiatives, and support for global health efforts.

The Cabinet noted the stability of the inflation rate at 1.5% in July as evidence of the strength of the Saudi economy and the effectiveness of proactive measures to manage global price increases.


Housing pacts worth $83m signed at Jood event

Updated 06 March 2026
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Housing pacts worth $83m signed at Jood event

  • The deals were inked with nonprofit organizations in the presence of Municipalities and Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail

RIYADH: More than 2,500 families will be provided housing under agreements worth SR311 million ($83 million) signed recently, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

The deals were inked with nonprofit organizations in the presence of Municipalities and Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail, under the Al-Jood Menna Wa Feena campaign, which is affiliated to the Jood Housing platform.

The event was aimed at strengthening partnerships with the nonprofit sector to support developmental housing, the SPA reported.

Al-Hogail said these partnerships contribute to initiatives that will ensure stability for eligible families.