King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) and the Algerian National Archives have recently signed a scientific cooperation deal to carry out research related to joint history, in the framework of the cultural cooperation agreements between the two countries.
The Deputy Secretary General of Darah, Nasir Al-Juhaimi, signed the deal, which came on the sidelines of the 8th session of the joint Saudi-Algerian Commission. The director general of Arab states at the Algerian Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Abdulhamid Shabshoub, signed for his country.
This latest cooperation aims to strengthen the existing scientific and cultural collaboration between the Kingdom and Algeria, which goes a long way back. Notably, since the creation of the Saudi state and the emergence of the reformist call by Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulwahhab and its spread in North Africa down to the Algerian revolution against the colonialists, Saudi Press Agency quoted Al-Juhaimi as saying.
He said the deal is the 8th of its kind to be signed by Darah with Arab, Islamic and global centers, which are interested in Saudi Arabia’s history, geography, heritage and the history of the Arabian Peninsula in general.
The deal is also meant to encourage scientific visits, enrich studies with specialized writings, as well as stimulate meetings between Algerian and Saudi historians, and expand areas of study between the North African countries, particularly Algeria, and the Arabian Peninsula, he said.
Darah to cooperate with Algerian National Archives
Darah to cooperate with Algerian National Archives
Saudi ministers welcome next phase of Gaza plan, Trump’s Board of Peace
- Officials highlight the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza
- Kingdom’s Cabinet reiterate support for ceasefire agreement, integration of Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state
RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet welcomed the second phase of the peace plan for the Gaza Strip, supporting the establishment of a Palestinian committee to administer the region and the announcement of the Board of Peace by US President Donald Trump.
The session was held on Tuesday in Riyadh and was chaired by King Salman, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Ministers highlighted the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. They called for the return of the Palestinian Authority to the territory and the end of the Israeli occupation, to establish an independent Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the two-state solution.
The Saudi Council of Ministers supported the ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state, reaffirming their commitment to civil peace and Syria's sovereignty.
In Yemen, they noted that Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to end the crisis and has launched a package of projects and programs worth $507 million to develop key sectors of health, education, and infrastructure.
In 2025, Saudi Arabia ranked first among Arab countries and second globally on a UN list of donors to Yemen, the SPA added.
The ministers also highlighted that most non-oil activities in the Kingdom have achieved annual growth rates ranging from five to ten percent over the past five years, in line with promoting sustainability and the Vision 2030.
They reviewed and approved several memoranda of understanding signed with Pakistan, Iraq, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as the promotion of multiple Saudi officials to senior positions across various ministries.
