Saudi Arabia, under the directive of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has expressed gratitude for the successful reception of millions of pilgrims during the blessed month of Ramadan.
This achievement, enabled by divine providence and the guidance of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reflects the nation’s commitment to serving guests with the highest standards of care and quality. The acknowledgment came during a session chaired by the Council of Ministers in Jeddah.
Salman Al-Dosari, the Minister of Media, stated in a press release following the session that the Council discussed avenues to enhance cooperation and coordination between Saudi Arabia and various nations worldwide within the frameworks of regional and international organizations.
Such collaboration aims to advance collective efforts towards stability, prosperity, and the support of sustainable development goals.
The Council commended the launch of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Vision for Regional Security, aimed at preserving the region’s stability, prosperity, and international peace.
Furthermore, it reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s selection to chair the 69th session of the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women in 2025, underscoring its commitment to international cooperation in advancing women’s rights and empowerment, aligning with the nation’s significant achievements in this realm.
Regarding domestic affairs, the Council acknowledged the state’s efforts to provide more employment, training, and qualification opportunities for the nation’s youth, resulting in a historic decrease in Saudi unemployment rates to 7.7% in the fourth quarter of last year.
Additionally, the Council highlighted Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in preserving and restoring historical sites as part of Vision 2030, reflecting the nation’s Arab and Islamic heritage. Notably, it commended the completion of reinforcement and preservation work on 56 buildings in Jeddah’s historic district.
The Council reviewed various topics on its agenda, including those studied jointly with the Shura Council, and updates from the Economic and Development Affairs Council, Political and Security Affairs Council, and the General Committee of the Council of Ministers.
Among the decisions made, the state will bear the expenses for individuals whose status as displaced persons from neighboring countries is being corrected.
These expenses include residence fees, work permit fees, service transfer fees, professional amendment fees, and financial compensation for private sector facilities, for a period of four years from the correction date.
The state will also bear all previously incurred fees, financial compensation for their accompanying family members, and penalties related to violations of residency regulations.
