The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen's naval arm detected on Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, an attempt from the Iran backed Houthi terrorists to launch a remote-controlled, and booby-trapped boat in the south of the Red Sea off the coast of Hodiedah.
Colonel Al-Malki announced the timely destruction of the boat, which represents a threat to regional and international security, as well as to maritime routes and global trade.
On Monday September 16, 2019, His Excellency the President of the Board of Grievances Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef visited Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, in response to an invitation from the Office of Foreign Graduate Legal Studies.
Dr. Al-Yousef delivered a lecture on the administrative judiciary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to judges, law professors, and students.
An official at the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has decided to join the International Maritime Security Construct.
The IMSC aims to protect commercial vessels by ensuring the right of the freedom of navigation, provide safety for international trade, and protect the interests of allied countries.
The IMSC's area of operation covers the Straits of Hormuz and Bab Al Mandab, as well as the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Gulf.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense displayed today in a press conference the Iranian drones and cruise missiles that were used in terrorist attacks against Aramco oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais.
The attacks were unquestionably sponsored by Iran, but investigations are still underway to pinpoint the exact launch location, according to spokesman Colonel Turki Al Maliki.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday afternoon.
At the outset of the session, the King expressed his appreciation to heads of states, state officials, regional and international organizations, and all those who condemned the attacks on two Aramco plants in Abqaiq and Khurais.
In an unprecedented act of aggression and sabotage, petroleum facilities in the Kingdom that are vital for global energy supplies were subjected to an attack on Saturday, September 14, 2019, which resulted in the suspension of approximately 50% of Saudi Aramco's production, as noted by the Ministry of Energy's statement.
Initial investigations have indicated that the weapons used in the attack were Iranian weapons. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the source of the attack.
As part of Vision 2030's commitment to enable women and remove roadblocks for female employment, The Ministry of Civil Service announced on Wednesday that it has established an agency within the ministry aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment by decreasing female unemployment rates in the public sector, and promoting their advancement into leadership positions.
According to figures from a special report issued by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority for the Summer of 2019, foreign direct investment inflows increased by 24% in Q1 2019. In the first half of the year, new foreign investor licenses rose by 85% and economic reforms implementation by the National Competitiveness Centre hit 55%.
The Ministry of Finance welcomed the 2019 Article IV Consultation report for Saudi Arabia. The report commended the Kingdom's progress made in implementing its reforms aimed at diversifying the economy, inclusive growth and job creation.
It confirmed that the Kingdom is continuing to implement reforms aimed at strengthening the legal framework and improving the business climate.
The report pointed out that the structural reforms undertaken by the Government include: financial markets, foreign investment, legal framework, ease of doing business and SMEs.