Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs Saudi Cabinet session
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JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved the creation of a unified national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, reviewed the Kingdom’s recent state activities, including efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, expand international coordination and address global challenges.
The Cabinet noted Saudi Arabia’s participation in the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to cooperation with international organisations to combat terrorism and cut off its sources of financing.
It also welcomed the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council of a Saudi-led resolution on empowering women in cybersecurity, based on a global initiative launched by the Crown Prince.
The Cabinet said Saudi Arabia’s ranking first globally in the 2026 ICT Development Index reflected continued development in digital infrastructure and the regulatory environment, as the Kingdom’s digital economy strengthens its position as the largest market in the Middle East and North Africa.
The session also noted Saudi Arabia’s election as president of the executive council of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization for a second consecutive term, citing the Kingdom’s role in supporting the aviation sector.
On the domestic front, the Cabinet reviewed performance indicators across strategic sectors and praised the nonprofit sector’s progress. The number of nonprofit organisations exceeded 7,200 by the end of 2025, while the number of volunteers reached 1.7 million.
The Cabinet approved visa waiver agreements with Hungary, Kazakhstan and Poland for holders of diplomatic, service and special passports.
It also approved memorandums of understanding with Singapore on social development, Turkey on justice cooperation and Spain on the future of modern transport methods.
Other decisions included authorisations to discuss cooperation with Canada on nuclear and radiological regulatory information, with Oman on museums, and with Mauritania on accounting and auditing work.
