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Jeddah: The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, chaired the Saudi Cabinet session in Jeddah, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Cabinet reviewed the overall work of the state, particularly in relation to the development of cooperation and partnership relations, and the enhancement of regional and international coordination and integration in a way that strengthens the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's position and pivotal role, given the promising opportunities and unique capabilities provided by its Vision.
The Cabinet discussed the outcomes of the Kingdom’s participation in regional and international meetings, as part of its ongoing support for joint action that serves mutual interests and contributes to addressing global challenges.
The Saudi Cabinet also highlighted the Kingdom’s affirmation at the World Summit on the Information Society held in Switzerland of its commitment to enhancing digital cooperation and supporting the goals of the International Telecommunication Union, which aims to harness modern technologies to serve humanity and promote sustainable development paths toward broader horizons.
Dr. Issam bin Saad bin Saeed, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers for Shura Council Affairs, and Acting Minister of Media, explained in a statement to SPA after the session that the Council took note of the positive feedback received at the high-level international meeting on sand and dust storms held at the United Nations headquarters. The meeting commended the Kingdom’s efforts to protect the environment at local, regional, and global levels, as well as its effective initiatives in developing early warning systems and scientific cooperation to mitigate the effects of dust-related phenomena.
The Saudi Cabinet praised the achievements of the Financial Sector Development Program and the Human Capability Development Program, which contributed to enhancing financial sustainability, supporting the national economy, and improving the global competitiveness of the national workforce through continuous education and learning systems aligned with labor market demands and needs.
The Cabinet also commended the efforts of government entities involved in launching the Artificial Intelligence curriculum and integrating it into the general education stages, with the aim of building a generation proficient in future tools, accelerating the transition toward a knowledge-based society, and reinforcing the Kingdom’s global standing in advanced technologies.
Furthermore, the Saudi Cabinet considered the Kingdom’s leading global ranking in the growth of international tourist revenues during the first quarter of 2025 as a reflection of the rapid progress in this vital sector, moving toward leadership in international indicators.
The Cabinet reviewed the topics on its agenda, including those discussed jointly with the Shura Council. It also reviewed the outcomes reached by the Political and Security Affairs Council, the Economic and Development Affairs Council, the General Committee of the Council of Ministers, and the Council of Ministers' Experts Committee.
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