Saudi human resources minister leads delegation at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

Ahmed Al-Rajhi, Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha on Nov. 6, 2025. (SPA)
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Updated 07 November 2025
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Saudi human resources minister leads delegation at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

DOHA: Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the Second World Summit for Social Development, held from Nov. 4-6 in the Qatari capital, Doha.

The summit brought together ministers and senior officials from around the world, as well as heads of international and regional organizations, and representatives of civil society, the SPA reported on Thursday.

It aimed to accelerate efforts to eradicate poverty, promote full employment and decent work, and advance social inclusion to ensure that no one is left behind in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

The summit also sought to address persistent development gaps, reaffirm global commitment to social development and strengthen support for implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Al-Rajhi highlighted the need for international cooperation to address global challenges. He called for adopting innovative development models that ensure justice and sustainability.


Saudi Foreign Ministry receives credentials of new Somali and Malian ambassadors

Updated 06 March 2026
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Saudi Foreign Ministry receives credentials of new Somali and Malian ambassadors

RIYADH: On behalf of the Foreign Minister, Saudi Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of Somalia and Mali on Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on X.

Al-Smari received the credentials of Mohamed Amin Sheikh Osman, the new Somali ambassador to the Kingdom.

Osman succeeded Owais Haji Yusuf, who has served in the role since 2023. Yusuf was recently appointed as the national security adviser to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

The deputy minister also received the credentials of Ibrahima Dahirou Dembele, the newly appointed ambassador of Mali to the Kingdom. Dembele replaces Diall Boubacar Gouro, who has led the Malian mission in Riyadh since 2024.