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Saudi Embassy Statement on the Investigation Findings of the December 6th Attack in Naval Air Station Pensacola

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We also have been coordinating with our American partners to better protect American and Saudi citizens from terrorist threats.

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  • We also have been coordinating with our American partners to better protect American and Saudi citizens from terrorist threats.
  • Our close intelligence and counterterrorism cooperation has saved lives in the United States, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, and undoubtedly made the world a safer place.
  • In Saudi Arabia, terrorists have struck our people, our military personnel and even Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina.
  • And our two countries will maintain our unbreakable commitment to combat the forces of evil, wherever they exist."

Saudi Ambassador Visits Naval Air Station in Pensacola to Extend Condolences, Pledge Full Cooperation

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AmbassadorPrincess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States,visited the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida on Thursday to personally extend her deepest condolences for the tragedy that unfolded last week and to reinforce Saudi Arabia's full cooperation with U.S. authorities in investigating this senseless act of violence.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AmbassadorPrincess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to the United States,visited the Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida on Thursday to personally extend her deepest condolences for the tragedy that unfolded last week and to reinforce Saudi Arabia's full cooperation with U.S. authorities in investigating this senseless act of violence.
  • During her visit, the Ambassador met with the command of the base and reiterated her condemnation of this horrific attack.
  • The ambassador stressed that she would remain fully engaged on the matter and would provide any assistance possible to accelerate the investigation.

Saudi Arabia Completes Pledge of $500 Million to the 2019 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the completion of its pledge of $500 million to the 2019 Yemen Humanitarian Response Planduring theUnited Nations Donors' Conference in Yemen.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the completion of its pledge of $500 million to the 2019 Yemen Humanitarian Response Planduring theUnited Nations Donors' Conference in Yemen.
  • Also present were H.E Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir and HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America.
  • H.E praised the United Nations for their efforts inproviding humanitarian work through its agencies operating around the world.
  • "The humanitarian situation in Yemen requires a serious response from the international community, which needs to put an end to this tragedy.

Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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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.

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  • 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.
  • The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expresses its appreciation for the positions taken by the international community that have condemned and denounced this act.
  • The Kingdom will take the appropriate measures based on the results of the investigation, to ensure its security and stability.
  • The Kingdom affirms that it has the capability and resolve to defend its land and people, and to forcefully respond to these aggressions.

Princess Reema bint Bandar Arrives in Washington, DC to Begin Assignment as Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.

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WASHINGTON, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud has arrived in Washington, DC to begin her assignment as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Her Royal Highness Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud has arrived in Washington, DC to begin her assignment as the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States.
  • "Princess Reema will immediately begin her mission to strengthen the historic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States," said Fahad Nazer, embassy spokesperson.
  • For Princess Reema, the appointment as ambassador returns her to a city she called home for more than two decades.
  • From 1983 to 2005, Princess Reema lived in Washington while her father, Prince Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, served as Saudi Ambassador to the United States.

Arab Coalition Launches Emergency Relief Campaign Following Floods in Yemeni Cities

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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Monday launched an emergency relief campaign, and an air bridge, to alleviate the suffering of those affected by heavy rain and floods inAden and surrounding areas in Yemen.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen on Monday launched an emergency relief campaign, and an air bridge, to alleviate the suffering of those affected by heavy rain and floods inAden and surrounding areas in Yemen.
  • Colonel Turki Al-Maliki, Spokesperson for the Coalition, stated that the coalition was providing food, medicine, housing materials, reopening roads, draining flooded streets and residential areas, repairing electricity networks, spraying insecticides for post-flood pestcontrol, and providing shelter for displaced Yemenis in camps in Aden, Lahj and neighboring cities.
  • In cooperation with the Joint Forces of the Yemeni Legal Aid Coalition, both The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), and the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SDRPY), are taking part in the Coalition's emergency relief campaign.
  • For his part, Yemen's Minister of Local Administration praised the Coalition's rapid response to the damages caused by the floods, and maintained that the Yemeni government is working in close coordination with donors to address the needs of those effectedby heavy rain and floods.

26 Civilians, Including 3 Women and 2 Children, Are Injured In Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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"A total of 26 civilian passengers of different nationalities were injured by the projectile, including threewomen(Yemeni, Indian, Saudi) and twoSaudi children," Colonel Almalki said, citing the tally up to the time of preparation of this statement.

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  • "A total of 26 civilian passengers of different nationalities were injured by the projectile, including threewomen(Yemeni, Indian, Saudi) and twoSaudi children," Colonel Almalki said, citing the tally up to the time of preparation of this statement.
  • Eight cases were transferred to hospital for treatment for moderate injuries, while 18 were treated at the site for minor injuries.
  • There was also some physical damage to the airport lounge.
  • In addition, terrorist operatives responsible for the planning and execution of this terrorist attack will be held accountable, in accordance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules.

Royal Commission for Al-Ula Enters Into A $20 Million Partnership with Panthera to Prevent the Extinction of Arabian Leopards

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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU)Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhansigned an agreement on Friday, June 7th 2019 at Al-Ula,with theChairman of PantheraDr.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Minister of Culture and Governor of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula (RCU)Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhansigned an agreement on Friday, June 7th 2019 at Al-Ula,with theChairman of PantheraDr.
  • Thomas Kaplan,aglobal wild cat conservation organization, to support bothregional and international conservation initiatives,with a focus on the critically endangered Arabian leopard, which is indigenous to Al-Ula.
  • This constitutes a truly exceptional act of environmental statesmanship in this day and age.
  • I applaud such visionary leadership and urge more governments to follow in their inspired path."

Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council Meet in Baghdad, King Salman Orders $1 Billion Grant to Iraq

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WASHINGTON, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --H.E the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majid Al Qasabi led the Kingdom's delegation to the 2nd Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, held in Baghdad.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --H.E the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr. Majid Al Qasabi led the Kingdom's delegation to the 2nd Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, held in Baghdad.
  • Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Thamir Al Ghadhban chaired the session in the presence of a number of Saudi and Iraqi officials.
  • Dr. Al Qasabi also announced that the border port of Arar between the Kingdom and Iraq will be completed within six months.
  • Finally, H.E Dr. Al Qasabi stressed the determination of the Government of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman on supporting development projects in Iraq.

A Statement by the Royal Court: Anti Corruption Committee Concludes Its Tasks

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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The report states that the committee has concluded its tasks and indicates that 381 individuals have been summoned, some of whom were summoned only to testify.

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  • The report states that the committee has concluded its tasks and indicates that 381 individuals have been summoned, some of whom were summoned only to testify.
  • A comprehensive review of each detainees' case was conducted, under the supervision of the Public Prosecutor, and accordingly every detainee was presented with the allegations against them.
  • After the due processing of each case, the detainees that were not indicted on charges related to corruption were released.
  • The committee has completed its objective, and accordingly, HRH the Crown Prince requested The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosque's approval to conclude its tasks.