Saudi-Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amudi, affirmed that the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage will proceed safely and on schedule despite ongoing Middle East conflicts. Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, echoed this, confirming no disruptions to preparations for Indonesian pilgrims.

21. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi condemned “hostile” Iranian attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states during talks in Jeddah with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation of these “repeated criminal attacks” and stressed Cairo’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia against any threats to its sovereignty or security.

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed met with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss bilateral matters. The prime minister received the Saudi official and engaged in productive talks on various issues, as stated in a social media post. The discussions emphasized expanding long-term cooperation between the two nations.

8. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Saudi Arabia’s ports authority is seeking a partnership with the Suez Canal Authority to develop Jeddah port and other infrastructure projects. The announcement came after a meeting between MAWANI President Sulaiman bin Khalid Al-Mazroua and SCA Chairperson Osama Rabiee on the sidelines of the International Maritime Transport and Logistics Conference (MARLOG). The officials discussed a broad framework for future cooperation in logistics services and maritime unit construction.