Saudi cabinet backs Gaza peace plan, praises Munich Security Conference talks

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the cabinet session on Tuesday in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Updated 07 October 2025
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Saudi cabinet backs Gaza peace plan, praises Munich Security Conference talks

  • The session gathered senior officials from several countries to exchange views on regional developments

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired the cabinet session on Tuesday in Riyadh, during which ministers welcomed the US proposal to end the war in Gaza, and praised the outcomes of the Munich Security Conference in AlUla.

During the meeting, the cabinet discussed regional developments, particularly the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.

It welcomed the steps taken regarding the proposal presented by US President Donald Trump to ensure the release of all hostages, and begin immediate negotiations to agree on implementation mechanisms.

Minister of Media Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari said in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency that the cabinet commended the outcomes of the Munich Security Conference leaders’ meeting held in AlUla.

The session gathered senior officials from several countries to exchange views on regional developments and address global issues such as food security, climate, energy, international trade, and economic cooperation.

The Council also praised the results of the second regular session of the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers, hosted by the Kingdom, noting the progress achieved in enhancing Arab cooperation in cybersecurity and promoting a safe and reliable digital environment that supports growth and prosperity.

In addition, the Cabinet lauded the outcomes of the fifth International Cybersecurity Forum held in Riyadh under the patronage of King Salman.


Saudi Arabia protects rare marine ecosystems with 2 new reserves

Updated 12 November 2025
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Saudi Arabia protects rare marine ecosystems with 2 new reserves

  • Aim to protect 30% of Saudi by 2030
  • Unique biodiversity and tourism value

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has included the Ras Hatiba and Blue Holes marine areas on the Kingdom’s national list of reserves, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

The move reflects Saudi Arabia’s commitment to protecting biodiversity and advancing sustainable development goals under Vision 2030, the SPA reported.

Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, said the decision followed extensive biological, natural, and social studies confirming the two reserves’ unique biodiversity, and economic and tourism value.

Located northwest of Jeddah, Ras Hatiba covers 5,715 sq. km and features coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds — key habitats for green turtles, dugongs, whales, dolphins, and sharks.

The Blue Holes areas are rich in marine life, including turtles, fish, mammals, and invertebrates. Their discovery was first announced in 2022 after 20 such formations were found along the southern Red Sea coast.

With the addition of these two protected areas, the Kingdom’s nature reserves now cover 16.1 percent of its territory, up from 6.5 percent, and moving closer to the national goal of 30 percent by 2030.