Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for Board of Peace initiative in Gaza

Ministers reviewed regional and international developments, with a focus on efforts to restore security and stability in the region. (SPA)
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Updated 28 January 2026
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Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for Board of Peace initiative in Gaza

  • The also cabinet welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the World Economic Forum’s international meeting on cooperation and growth on April 22–23

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday reiterated its support for the Board of Peace initiative in Gaza, describing it as a transitional mechanism aimed at ending the conflict and facilitating reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.

The position was outlined during a cabinet meeting chaired in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 

Ministers reviewed regional and international developments, with a focus on efforts to restore security and stability in the region.

The crown prince briefed the cabinet on a message he received from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa regarding bilateral relations between the two countries.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossari said the cabinet also discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos.

The cabinet welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the World Economic Forum’s international meeting on cooperation and growth on April 22–23, which is expected to bring together developed and developing economies to address shared global challenges.

Ministers also reviewed the outcomes of the third International Labor Market Conference held in Riyadh under the patronage of King Salman, including agreements and memoranda of understanding focused on workforce development, the use of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, and the creation of more sustainable labor systems.

 


Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Updated 24 February 2026
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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State

RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.

During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.

Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.