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  • Perspective: Saudi-UAE Differences Cloud Prospects for Regional Security and Conflict Resolution

    Perhaps calming fears among some U.S. officials that a wider MBS – MBZ rift would complicate U.S. efforts to deter and counter Iran, both leaders continue to work closely with the United States to develop integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) for the Gulf and to counter Iran’s threats to Gulf security. And officials of both countries have sought to counter Western assessments that their differences will widen into a more open breach. In separate statements to The Wall Street Journal in July, a UAE official speaking for the government said claims of strained relations were “categorically false and lack foundation,” and a Saudi official called the idea “simply not accurate.”

  • US officials to meet Taliban to discuss security and human rights

    US officials are set to meet with representatives of the Taliban and "technocratic professionals" from Afghan ministries during a visit to Doha this week, the State Department said on Wednesday, and the discussions will include security, narcotics, and women's rights. The Biden administration’s special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, and special envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, Rina Amiri, will travel on Wednesday for visits to Astana, Kazakhstan, and Doha, Qatar.

  • Iran mulls talks with US as new national security advisor flies abroad

    A senior Qatari diplomat has travelled to Iran with an apparent focus on the stalled nuclear talks and a possible prisoner swap with the US. This comes as an Iranian former chief diplomat and ex-nuclear chief has called on the establishment to engage in comprehensive talks with the US.

  • Turkey deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE herald new security ties amid US shift to counter China, Russia

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week made a landmark tour of the Gulf, returning to Ankara having secured US$11.5 billion in financial assistance from the UAE to help shore up Turkey’s depleted foreign exchange reserves, fast-depreciating lira currency and yawning budgetary deficit. Erdogan also reached agreements with the UAE and Saudi Arabia to establish joint defence production programmes with Turkey, which has the second-largest military in Nato. Turkish defence manufacturer Baykar received its largest overseas orders from Saudi Arabia for the transfer of technology and joint production of its military drones.

  • Saudi Arabia leads global cybersecurity with new platform

    The Global Cybersecurity Forum Institute, established in Riyadh after a royal decree issued by King Salman in June, is a response to the rapid development and evolution of cyberspace, as well as its potential to benefit and transform society. What is cybersecurity? In simple terms, it is the practice of defending computers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, servers and data from malicious attacks. In recent years, the Kingdom, the largest information and communication hub in the Middle East, has faced increasing numbers of cyberattacks, especially due to the rise in digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers.

  • Saudi Arabia committed to helping UN efforts toward water, food security

    He was speaking at the 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization Conference, which is taking place in Rome and being held to discuss relevant issues in the light of the challenges posed by water scarcity. It is also focusing on water management, with the aim of achieving food security and comprehensive support for flexible and efficient food production.

  • Saudi women recruits detect negative phenomena in Hajj with the help of modern security devices

    They said they had the best security technologies to serve the pilgrims and preserve their safety. The security devices consisted of the "Wathiq" and "Wathiq Plus" programs. Wathiq Plus is a modern security device installed in patrol vehicles. The system consists of three cameras that monitor and record events and a screen. Female recruits can turn on the screens to read vehicles' plates. In the event of a criminal violation warranting arrest, a red icon will appear on the screen. In addition to Wathiq Plus, the women officers carried a bodycam that records all field events, including audio or video.

  • Saudi Arabia’s strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

    Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world. According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

  • Saudi cybersecurity recognized as No. 2 in the world

    Saudi Arabia has secured second place in the Global Cybersecurity Index in the World Competitiveness Yearbook for 2023 by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development. The Kingdom also ranked 17th overall in 2023 — jumping by seven places from 2022 — in the competitiveness ranking, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. With Saudi Arabia frequently ranking among the top economies in the world for cybersecurity, the latest recognition is a testament to the efforts of entities like the National Cybersecurity Authority, one of Saudi Arabia’s key national security institutions.

  • Saudi Arabia urges improved maritime security in Gulf as ties with Iran resume

    "I would like to refer to the importance of cooperation between the two countries on regional security, especially the security of maritime navigation... and the importance of cooperation among all regional countries to ensure that it is free of weapons of mass destruction," Prince Faisal said. Speaking after talks with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran, Prince Faisal also said the Saudi king and crown prince are looking forward to Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi "accepting the invitation to visit the Kingdom soon, God willing".