Talal Foundation, Saudi rights body unite to support women, children

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Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting rights of women and children. (Supplied)
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Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting rights of women and children. (Supplied)
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Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting rights of women and children. (Supplied)
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Updated 01 October 2024
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Talal Foundation, Saudi rights body unite to support women, children

  • Partnership aims to safeguard the legal rights of women and children and launch community initiatives to support victims of violence and family breakdown

RIYADH: The Talal Foundation and the Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting the rights of women and children.

The partnership aims to safeguard the legal rights of women and children, conduct studies on maternal and childcare needs, and launch community initiatives to support victims of violence and family breakdown across the Kingdom, in coordination with the nonprofit sector.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal, secretary-general of Talal Endowment, welcomed the memorandum’s signing and expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their commitment to the human rights system in the Kingdom and their dedication to strengthening the legal framework and empowering authorities to protect these rights.

“At Talal Foundation, we are committed to advancing human rights. We seek to collaborate with relevant organizations to achieve these goals and strongly believe in the nonprofit sector’s role in promoting legal awareness and ensuring a decent life for women, children, and all individuals whose rights are guaranteed by Sharia and the law,” Prince Abdulaziz said.

He highlighted the significant progress made in legal reforms, women’s empowerment, children’s rights, and combating human trafficking.

Prince Abdulaziz also thanked Hala Al-Tuwaijri, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, and the commission’s staff for their ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration with the non-profit sector.

“I commend the commission’s efforts and the strides it is making to uphold human dignity and rights. Its strategic plans and strong presence in international forums reflect true dedication,” he noted.

“We ask God for guidance and continued success and hope that Talal Endowment can be a supportive partner in serving our society and country,” he added.

The agreement focuses on enhancing maternal and childcare, supporting victims of violence, and addressing family disintegration through community-driven initiatives, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.


SDAIA president says Saudi Arabia is building an integrated AI ecosystem

Updated 20 February 2026
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SDAIA president says Saudi Arabia is building an integrated AI ecosystem

RIYADH: Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority President Abdullah Al-Ghamdi says that Saudi Arabia is moving steadily to establish artificial intelligence as a trusted national capability, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Guided by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, Al-Ghamdi said the goal is to use AI to help develop government services, enhance competitiveness, build human capacity and improve quality of life through a comprehensive strategy based on three main pillars that unlock the potential of this technology and achieve sustainable developmental impact.

“The first pillar focuses on building human capacity and enhancing readiness to engage with AI technologies,” he said.

The second pillar is building an integrated national AI ecosystem that drives expansion and innovation by developing advanced digital infrastructure that enables various sectors to adopt AI applications efficiently, consistently and with effective governance, Al-Ghamdi said.

The third pillar, he said, is governance that ensures responsible and measurable AI through a national framework aligned with international standards.

This came during Al-Ghamdi’s speech at a high-level ministerial session held on Thursday on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

He is heading the Saudi delegation, and the session saw broad participation from heads of state, decision-makers and technology leaders from around the world.

Al-Ghamdi also had a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening, discussed AI cooperation and expressed his gratitude for hosting the summit and for the hospitality extended to the participants.