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Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Saudi, French interior ministers sign security cooperation agreement in Paris
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held official talks on Monday with French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau in Paris, where the two sides signed an executive document outlining future security cooperation between their ministries. The meeting followed a bilateral session during which both ministers reviewed key issues related to security collaboration, including combatting organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering, as well as enhancing the exchange of expertise between the two countries. Prince Abdulaziz emphasized that the talks reflect the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to deepen Saudi-French security relations. He praised the progress made in recent years and reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to expanding joint efforts with France to address transnational criminal threats. The Saudi minister also extended congratulations to his French counterpart on the occasion of France's National Day, wishing continued security, prosperity, and stability to the French government and people. The newly signed document aims to institutionalize cooperation across multiple security domains, signaling a strengthened partnership between the two interior ministries. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arab News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi interior minister holds talks with French counterpart to enhance security, combat crime
LONDON: Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif discussed ways to enhance security cooperation with his French counterpart, Bruno Retailleau, during talks in Paris on Monday. The two ministers discussed security efforts aimed at combating crime, tracking perpetrators, confronting drug smuggling and money laundering networks, and exchanging security expertise. They signed an executive document outlining future security cooperation between Riyadh and Paris. Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the achievements made over the years between Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry and its French counterpart in the security field, emphasizing the Kingdom's strong ties with France. In the diplomatic arena, the two countries are co-chairing a three-day UN high-level conference this week to advance the two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians, aiming to settle the decades-long conflict that has affected the Middle East. Several senior officials and aides from the Saudi Ministry of Interior attended the meeting on Monday alongside their French counterparts and the Saudi Ambassador to France Fahd bin Mayouf Al-Ruwaili.
Argaam
3 days ago
- Science
- Argaam
Saudi Energy Minister launches first DAC unit
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, launched the operation of the first direct air carbon capture (DAC) testing unit after it was installed at the facilities of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh, in partnership with Climeworks Co. The Ministry of Energy stated that the mobile unit officially started operating, capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air, demonstrating the effectiveness of this pioneering technology even under hot and arid climate conditions.
Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi ministry launches new digital services on Absher platform
RIYADH — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami on Wednesday inaugurated a new set of digital services offered by Public Security via the Ministry of Interior's Absher platform. Under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior, the launch took place during the 'Digital Transformation Forum: Technology and the Future' held at the Public Security headquarters in Riyadh. The newly launched services include several additions to the 'Absher Individuals' platform, such as transferring vehicle ownership to businesses and new features for air rifle permits, including ownership transfer and license renewal. On the 'Absher Business' portal, new features include the 'Accident Report' service and several services related to rock-cutting activities, such as canceling rock-cutting material usage permits, canceling rock discharge and transport permits, and adding new materials to existing permits. These additions are part of the Ministry of Interior's ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation, improve quality of life, and streamline procedures for citizens, residents, and visitors. The services aim to reduce in-person visits and save time by offering automated processes across the security sector. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
23-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
ACWA enters key deals to export green hydrogen, renewables to Europe
ACWA Power has signed agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with several international partners, aimed at creating a green hydrogen and renewable energy export value chain between Saudi Arabia and Europe. The agreements were signed in the presence of Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The signing of these agreements and MoUs comes as part of Saudi Arabia's role in enhancing global logistics connectivity and its leadership in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project, driven by its strategic geographical location that connects East and West, said a statement. The agreements and MoUs were signed during the Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Export Workshop, led by ACWA Power under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy. The event brought together high-level government representatives from Saudi Arabia, Greece, France, and Germany, alongside executives from global specialized companies and leading national institutions. The workshop showcased the kingdom's progress in diversifying its energy mix and promoting regional and international integration in clean energy—reinforcing its position as a reliable global supplier of energy and a key leader in the economic corridor connecting East and West. A multi-party MoU was signed by ACWA Power with leading European companies, including Edison (Italy), TotalEnergies Renewables SAS (France), Zhero Europe (Italy), and EnBW (Germany). This MoU establishes a collaborative framework to assess the market demand and feasibility of developing large-scale renewable energy projects dedicated for export in Saudi Arabia and the creation of a corridor to deliver generated electricity to Europe, ACWA Power said. ACWA Power also signed individual MoUs aimed to strengthen the relationship with key players involved in the development of electricity corridors including the independent technical consultant CESI (Italy) and leading HVDC technology and cable providers, including Prysmian (Italy), GE Vernova, Siemens Energy (Germany), and Hitachi (France). These agreements aim to develop advanced energy transmission corridors that enhance supply reliability and the efficiency of cross-border energy infrastructure. Moreover, a Joint Development Agreement was concluded with German partner EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg AG) for collaboration on the first phase of the Yanbu Green Hydrogen Hub, which is planned to be ready for commercial operations by 2030. Yanbu Green Hydrogen Hub is foreseen as a fully integrated facility with its own captive electricity generation from renewable sources, desalination plants to feed its hydrogen electrolysis and ammonia conversion facilities, with a dedicated export terminal. The project leverages Saudi Arabia's unique potential to develop renewable energy at competitive rates, and to serve global industrial demand with clean energy solutions. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( RIYADH
