Saudi Arabia’s King Salman gave a speech highlighting his vision for Saudi Arabia and discussed key subjects such as energy, job creation, and stability.
King Salman said Saudi Arabia was trying to minimize the impact of plunging oil prices on its economy, according to Arab News. “The low prices witnessed by the oil market are having an effect on the Kingdom’s income. However, we are working toward minimizing the impact on development.”
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King Salman: Saudi graduates “must meet the country’s development and job market requirements.”
“I am deeply concerned about every citizen in the country and every part of our beloved nation and all of them will receive my care and support. There will not be any discrimination between citizens and regions,” King Salman said. “Security is everyone’s responsibility and will not allow anyone to tamper with our security and stability.”
The King also addressed Saudi foreign policy and said it would be “committed to the teachings of Islam and spoke of a move towards greater Arab and Islamic unity to face shared threats, as well as a continued focus on working with other countries against terrorism,” Reuters reports.
