Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah, where the Council reviewed the Kingdom’s international engagements, local policy advancements, and approved several key agreements.

The Cabinet praised Saudi Arabia’s active participation in regional and global meetings, including its commitments at the World Summit on the Information Society in Switzerland, where the Kingdom reaffirmed its support for digital cooperation and sustainable development through modern technologies.

Locally, the Council acknowledged achievements under the Financial Sector Development Program and the Human Capability Development Program, noting their role in enhancing financial sustainability and preparing national talent for global competitiveness.

It also commended the introduction of artificial intelligence into public education curricula as a strategic step to equip future generations with critical digital skills.

The Cabinet celebrated Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in international tourism revenue growth during Q1 2025, highlighting the sector’s rapid development and growing international influence.

In environmental matters, the Council welcomed the praise received during the UN high-level meeting on sand and dust storms, particularly regarding the Kingdom’s efforts in early warning systems and scientific cooperation.

The Cabinet approved an MoU between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the financial sector, agreements with Somalia on recruitment of domestic and general workers, MoU with Denmark for cooperation in logistics services, and MoU with the Arab Administrative Development Organization on educational assessment and accreditation.

It also approved amendments to the Documentation, Arbitration, and Legal Practice laws to align with the Civil Transactions Law.

The cabinet approved the Medical Referrals Center Regulation and three-year extension of the Easy Mortgage Program.