Riyadh, Apr 30, 2013
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today the delegation of the Czech Parliamentary Friendship Committee with the countries of the Middle East.
During the meeting, they discussed boosting parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-Czech friendship committee and the foreign affairs committee of Majlis Al-Shura held meetings with the Czech Parliamentary Friendship Committee with the countries of the Middle East to discuss a number of issues of common interest between the two sides.
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Riyadh, April 29, 2013
During its 20th ordinary meeting headed by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Majlis Al-shura approved a strategic plan submitted by the Railways Authority to expand its new rail ways to include more cities and towns of the country. The railway authority was also advised to upgrade its trains to match with the state-of-the-art of the industry, citing that new generations of electric trains should be introduced to gain time, have good designs and maintain safety of passengers. The meeting, which was held in Riyadh today, agreed with majority to transfer the liability of managing, operating and developing of railways between Jubail and Dammam from the General Establishment for Railways to the Saudi Company for Railways to become part of the land bridge project network.
The Council called on the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu to expand its educational and training program and the localization of modern technology in the Kingdom to match with needs of the country.
The meeting discussed a report on the performance of the Saudi Posts, urging the authority to review it and send it later for further discussion. The floor noted that the public don't care about mail boxes and mail system, probably pushing the authority to sustain financial losses.
Reviewed a report on the National Strategy Project for Youths, the Shura Council urged the pertinent committee to re-submit it after studying the suggestions raised by the Shura members.
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Riyadh, April 29, 2013
Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Speaker of Majlis Al-shura received at his office in Riyadh today the ambassadors-designate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to a number of sisterly and friendly countries. They are Dr. Adel bin Siraj Mirdad ambassador-designate to the Republic of Turkey; Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Aifan, ambassador-designate to Qatar; Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Saleh, ambassador-designate to Australia; Mohammed bin Sulaiman Al-Mis-her, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Cameroon; Saud bin Saad al-Thubaiti, ambassador-designate to Cote D’ivoire; Fuad bin Abdulaziz Rajeh, ambassador-designate to Federal Republic of Nigeria; Abdulnasser bin Hussein Al-Harthi, ambassador-designate to Federal Republic of Nepal; Naif bin Zeeb bin Abboud, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Finland; Misfer bin Abdulrahman Al-Ghaseb, ambassador-designate to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Mansour bin Saleh Al-Safi, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Portugal; Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Madhi, ambassador-designate to the Republic of South Africa; Mused bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaim, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Azerbaijan; Abdulrahman bin Saeed Al-Jumaa, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan; Faisal bin Muslet Al-Mandeel, ambassador-designate to the Republic of Chad.
At the outset of the meeting, Al Al-Shiekh congratulated them on the royal confidence bestowed on them, appointing them as ambassadors of the Kingdom and wished them success. He also urged them to exert their best to enhance bilateral relations between the Kingdom and those countries in all fields, particularly at the parliamentary level.
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Riyadh, April 29, 2013
The Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Amin Al-Jafri received here today a delegation of U.S. Congress. During the meeting, they reviewed issues of common interest in addition to means of enhancing parliamentary cooperation
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Riyadh, Apr 17, 2013
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received at his office here today Jordanian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Jamal Al-Shamayleh.
During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries, and reviewed aspects of activating the role of Saudi-Jordanian Parliamentary Friendship Committees in a way that serves the interests of the two countries.
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Riyadh, Apr 17, 2013
The Human Rights Committee of Majlis Al-Shura held here today a meeting to discuss the first annual report of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NAZAHA).
Dr. Abdullah Al-Abdulqader, Deputy President of NAZAHA, participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, the achievements of NAZAHA were discussed. They also discussed the commission's role in preparing executive regulations and rules.
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Riyadh, Apr 17, 2013
Majlis Al-Shura has recently celebrated both its members who ended their membership in its 5th session and the new ones who have joined the current session.
It also honors its retirees for this year.
The occasion was held at the council's headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura.
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Riyadh, Mar 13, 2013
Chairman of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today Finland's Minister of Housing and Communications Krista Kiuru and her accompanying delegation currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two countries as well as ways to promote parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Mar 13, 2013
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, received here today a delegation of Conservative Party at the British Parliament led by Head of British Conservative Party Parliamentary Delegation Nicholas Soames.
At the outset of the meeting, the Speaker of Majils Al-Shura lauded the strong relationship between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom in all fields in addition to the parliamentary relations between Majlis Al-Shura and the British Parliament.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two countries in addition to the current situations in Syria and the peace process in the Middle East.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
Later, the UK delegation met with a number of members of Majlis Al-Shura.
During the meeting, bilateral relations and ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries were discussed.
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Riyadh, Mar 13, 2013
Headed by its speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Majlis Ashura (Consultative Council) approved at an ordinary meeting in Riyadh today the new real estate mediating offices bill.The 12-article system stated the activity of the private real estate offices in selling, purchasing, leasing, marketing, running other's ownerships and evaluating real estates.The rule gave the real estate brokers a not more than 2.5% commission of the value of the selling or renting services (for a one year leasing, for instance).Each office is to keep documents of the service provided for reference for at least the last ten years, regulations say.
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Riyadh, Mar 10, 2013
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received at his office here today Spanish Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Joaquin Perth.During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two friendly countries.Meanwhile, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura received a message from Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Speaker Asylbek Jeenbekov, inviting Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh to visit Kyrgyzstan.The message was delivered by Kyrgyz Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Jusupbek Sharipov during a meeting with the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura today.
During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two friendly countries.
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Riyadh, Mar 3, 2013
In a statement on this occasion, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura commended historical relations and cooperation between the two countries and their progress and development in various fields, thanks to the support of the leaderships of the two countries.
He also hailed the deep-rooted and strong cooperation in commercial, economic, cultural and educational fields, as well as the convergence of views of the two countries towards various current international issues.
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shoura praised the great role being exerted by Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom in strengthening Saudi-British relations and broadening their horizons.
He also expressed his appreciation of the Saudi Ambassador and the employees of the Embassy for the efforts exerted for the success of his visit to the United Kingdom.
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Riyadh, Mar 2, 2013
Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, will pay an official visit on Sunday to the United Kingdom at invitation of two heads of British House of Commons and House of Lords.
During the visit, ways of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries will be discussed.
The speaker of Majlis Al-Shura will hold talks with the British Foreign Minister and President of the Supreme Court.
The delegation of Al-Shura council will also meet with members of UK-Saudi Friendship Committee of the British Parliament.
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Riyadh, Mar 2, 2013
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 2nd session of sixth term-first year.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Fahad bin Mutaad Al-Hamad, Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, said that the council discussed a number of annual reports of a number of governmental agencies.
Al-Shura council listened to a report of Islamic and Judicial Affairs Committee regarding an annual report of the General Presidency for Religious Research and Fatwa for the fiscal year 1432/1433H.
The council also discussed an annual report of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for the fiscal year 1432/1433H.
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Riyadh, February 25, 2013
In its first ordinary meeting of its first year of the sixth session, held here today under the chairmanship of its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Majlis Ashura (Consultative Council) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, re-formed its subcommittees as follows:
Islamic and Judical Affairs Committee, with Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdullah Albrahim as chairman and ten members, Social, Family and Youth Affairs Committee, led by Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Awad as chairman and ten members, Administration and Human Resources Committee, chaired by Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Naji and eleven members, Economic and Energy Committee, with Osamah bin Ali Gabbani as chairman and ten members, Security Affairs Committee, led by Major General Dr. Mohammed bin Faisal Abu-Sag as chairman and nine members, Educational and Scientific Research Affairs Committee, chaired by Prince Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah as chairman and eleven members, Cultural and Information Affairs Committee, with Dr. Rashed bin Hamad Al-Katheeri as chairman and nine members, Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Askar and twelve members, Health and Environment Affairs Committee, with Dr. Mohsen bin Ali Fares Al-Hazmi as chairman and 13 members, Financial Affairs Committee, to be chaired by Dr. Saad bin Mohammed Mareg as chairman and eleven members, Housing, Water and Public Services Committee, chaired by Eng. Mohammed bin Hamed Al-Nagadi and eleven members, Transport, Communications and Information Technology Committee, with Dr. Saadoon bin Saad Al-Saadoon as chairman and nine members, Human Rights and Appeals Committee, led by Dr. Abdullah bin Mohareb Al-Zafeeri as chairman and nine members.
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Riyadh, February 25, 2013
After having been re-formed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud last week, Majlis Ashura (Consultative Council) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held its first ordinary meeting of its first year of the sixth session here today under the chairmanship of its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh.
Addressing the meeting, in which Saudi females made their debut as members of the chamber, Al Al-Shiekh forwarded thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, and Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Second Deputy Premier, Advisor to and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for their care of the Shura Council and keenness to update it and help it oversee a more brighter future.
Al Al-Shiekh lauded the contents of the speech delivered by the monarch at the opening session of the first year's works, citing its in-depth and significance when it focused on the importance of moderation as a method of the Shura Council.
The speaker of the Shura Council said the development of the Shura Council sought by the king is based on graduation away from any foreign influence. He stated that the development of the chamber, including the appointment of women as members in the council, is an act of sovereignty taken by the leader of the nation whenever he decides to take it and whenever the interest of the nation and nationals require it to be taken. This is the distinguishing characteristic in the approach of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz as regards moderation and development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since he ascended the throne, Al Al-Shiekh said.
He concluded that the Shura Council will take the speech of the monarch as a guide, citing the valuable meanings it was embodying.
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Riyadh, Feb 20, 2013
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, highlighted the great significance of the speech of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud he delivered at the opening of the first year of the sixth session of the Majlis during which he stressed that his goal is to activate the works of the Majlis with the most rational thinking that not be dragged to hasty that involve noisy uproar without tangible results.
In similar statements, Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Amin Al-Jefri; Speaker Assistant Dr. Fahad bin Muatad Al-Hamad, and Secretary General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Amr also stressed that the King's speech was an evidence about the attention and care accorded to the Majlis by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his permanent quest to activate the works of the Council and develop it according to stage methodology in advancement, a manner that characterizes the policy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in various fields.
They also expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques; Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Defense Minister and Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier, Adviser to and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for their support and care of Majlis Al-Shura, enabling it to achieve entrusted tasks of its successive sessions.
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Riyadh Feb 19, 2013
Upon the issuance of the royal order appointing Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Manif, Member of Majlis Al-Shura, as Secretary General of Supreme Economic Council and his post is vacant, the Royal order appoints Dr. Fahd bin Mohammed bin Jemma as member of Majlis Al-Shura in its current session.
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Riyadh Feb 19, 2013
Majlis Al-Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and members of Majlis Al-Shura took the oath of office before the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the King's palace in Riyadh today.
The oath taking ceremony started with a recitation of verses of the Holy Quran.
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Riyadh,Feb 16, 2013
Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Second Deputy Premier, Advisor to and Special Envoy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, received at his palace in Al-Naseriyah district in Riyadh this evening visiting Speaker of Kuwait's National Assembly Ali bin Fahd Al-Rashed and the accompanying delegation, Speaker of Saudi Arabia's Majlis Ashura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Chairman of Control & Investigation Commission Dr. Saleh bin Saud Al Ali and senior commission's officials who came to greet him and congratulate him on his appointment as Second Deputy Premier, wishing him every success and Saudi Arabia steady progress and prosperity.
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Riyadh,Feb 16, 2013
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today the Speaker of Kuwaiti National Assembly Ali Fahad Al-Rashed and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Jan 12, 2013
Presided over by its Vice Speaker Dr. Ahmad bin Ameen Al-Jeffry, Majlis Al- Shura held here today its last meeting (the 9th) in the 4th year of the 5th session in the presence of Majlis Al-Shura Assistant Speaker, Dr. Fahad bin Metad Al-Hamad and Majlis Al-Shura Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Amro.
The meeting was also attended by heads of Majlis Al-Shura specialized committees.
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Riyadh, Jan 12, 2013
Two royal orders, amending the Shura Council law and forming a new chamber for four Hijra years, starting the expiration of the term of office of the current Shura Council, have been issued here today.
According to the Royal Order, the Shura Council will be consisting of its Speaker and 150 members, all to be chosen by the King according to their knowledge, experience and profession, provided that women would be represented in the Council with no less than 20% of its members.
"After having reviewed the Governance Statute and the Shura Council's law and regulations and consulting with a big number of Ulema, members and non-members of the Senior Ulema Commission, who passed a proposal on the participation of women in the Shura Council in accordance with Sharia laws, a course we are not going to divert from a hairsbreadth as it is considered the pillar base of this nation laid by its founder late King Abdulaziz, and as per the interests of the public, we have ordered the amendment of the Third Article of the Shura Council system to read as follows:
"The Shura Council will be formed of a Speaker and 150 members, to be selected by the King according to their knowledge, experience and profession, provided that women would be represented in the Council with no less than 20% of its members. A royal order will designate the members' rights, duties and other things", the Royal Order said.
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Dhaka,Jan 9, 2013
Bangladeshi President Mohammad Zillur Rahman received yesterday at the presidential palace here yesterday the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and his accompanying delegation currently on a visit to Bangladesh.
The Bangladeshi President welcomed the Saudi delegation, commending the strength of the bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Bangladesh describing them as deep-rooted.
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura conveyed to the Bangladeshi President the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and their best wishes of constant good health and happiness for him.
During the meeting, they reviewed ways to develop bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Bangladesh and their enhancement to serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.
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Dakka, Jan 8, 2013
Shiekh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Speaker of Majlis Ashura who is currently on a visit to Bangladesh, held talks with Bangladesh's parliament speaker Advocate Abdul Hamid in Dakka today.
At the outset of the meeting, Abdul Hamid welcomed Al Al-Shiekh and the accompanying delegation, confirming the keenness of the Bangladeshi government to enhance bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its capacity as a pioneering country in the Islamic world.
Abdul Hamid sent his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premeir and Minister of Defense.
He informed Al Al-Shiekh that the Bangladeshi parliament has established a friendship group with the Kingdom to work with their counterpart in Majlis Ashura to promote parliamentary cooperation between the two countries, calling on Saudi businessmen to take opportunities available in Bangladesh for investment, particularly in the fields of energy and textile industry.
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Riyadh, January 5, 2013
Dr. Fahad bin Metad Al-Hamad, Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, said that the council listened to a viewpoint of the Health and Environment Committee regarding the annual performance report of the General Institution of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre for the fiscal year 1431/1432H.
Majlis Al-Shura also listened to a viewpoint of Economic and Energy Committee regarding the annual report of the Ministry of Economy and Planning for the fiscal year 1432/1433H.
The council listened to a report of Human Rights and Petitions Committee regarding a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
Al-Shura council approved the draft memorandum of understanding which included eight articles.
Majlis Al-Shura listened to a report of Financial Committee regarding the annual report of the Industrial Development Fund for the fiscal year 1432/1433H.
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Riyadh, January 5, 2013
Presided over by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shoura has congratulated the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, on the occasion of issuance of the government budget for the fiscal year 1434 - 1435H.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Amro, Majlis Al-Shura Secretary General, said that the council valued and lauded the new state budget, as it showed unprecedented figures and scored a historical surplus, attributing that to the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.
Majlis Al-Shura also hailed the contents of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' speech.
Al-Shura council also stressed that it will work with various governmental departments to activate provisions of the budget.
The council called on finding suitable mechanisms at the level of the governmental and private sectors to follow-up and define reasons of stalling implementation of governmental projects.
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Riyadh, Dec 23, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Ashura directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to take the necessary measures to conlude a study on the illegal presence of some expatriates in the country and suggest appropriate solutions.
In its 75th session, the Shura Council, also approved the 15-article Saudi building code bill.
While reviewing the annul report on the performance of MOFA for the fiscal year 1432-1433 H., the Shura Council recommended that the ministry accommodates public diplomacy to introduce the Saudi positions on political issues and developments to different people of the world.
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Riyadh, November 27, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Ashura held its 68th ordinary session in Riyadh today.
In a statement following the meeting, Dr. Fahhad bin Mu'tad Alhamad, Assistant Speaker of the Council, said the meeting listened and discussed a number of reports including the performance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The council approved a six-para draft agreement on political bilateral consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Union of Switzerland.
The meeting said there is some difference of views between the Shura Council and the Cabinet on the amendment of some articles of the Criminal System on Forgery Crimes which was returned to the Shura Council for review. The relevant committee submitting the system said 19 out of 30 articles of the system were agreeable by the two chambers with differences to be seen on the other 12 articles. The system will be discussed further in a later session, Alhamad said.
A report on the performance of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the fiscal year 1430/1431 H. was discussed. It will also be discussed in a later meeting.
The Shura Council discussed a draft bill on the application and updating of the Saudi Building Code.
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Riyadh, November 27, 2012
The Chairman of Joint Parliamentary Committee for Cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and Turkish Grand National Assembly Dr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Salem and the Chairman of Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Majlis Al-Shura Eng. Ihsan bin Farid Abduljawad held here today a meeting with a delegation of Turkish-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Turkish Grand National Assembly headed by MP Dr. Khalil Ozcan.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest between the two countries and reviewed aspects of bilateral cooperation in various fields.
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Riyadh, Nov 26, 2012
Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Fahad Bin Mu'tad Al-Hamad received here today a delegation of the Center for the Studies of Chinese-Arab Cooperation Forum headed by former Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister and Adviser to the Center's Board of Directors Yang Fu Chang, who is currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, especially in parliamentary spheres.
The meeting was attended by Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Li Chengwen.
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Riyadh, Nov 22, 2012
Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Mohammed bin Amin Al-Jafri, inaugurated here today the 5th meeting of the Committee of Parliamentary Coordination and External Relations of Shura, Representatives, and National Councils of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Al-Jafri said that the GCC joint parliamentary cooperation has achieved greater communication and agreement on common objectives, which contribute to the accomplishment of the aspirations of GCC leaders.
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Riyadh, Nov 22, 2012
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the 5th meeting of the parliamentary coordination and foreign relations committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)'s Shura Councils, Houses of Representatives, National Assemblies and Nation's Councils at the headquarters of the Saudi Shura Council in Riyadh.
In a statement, Secretary General of the Shura Council Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah al Amro, said the members will discuss the agenda of the meeting and review a report on the GCC parliamentary delegation to the European Parliament which was held two months ago.
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Riyadh, November 11, 2012
The Chairman of the Saudi-Germen Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Salem bin Ali Al-Qahtani met here today with a member of the German Bundestag and chief of armament program in parliament, Ilkka Huff, who is currently on a visit to the Kingdom.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest and reviewed the strong relations of cooperation in various fields.
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Riyadh, Nov 11, 2012
In its 63rd ordinary session presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Majlis Al-Shura called today for using solar energy to produce a specific percentage of the annual demand on electric power.
During a debate on a report of the Ministry of Water and Electricity for the fiscal year 1431/1432 H., the Consultative Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia underscored the importance of dual production of electricity and desalination of water if the two projects were to be placed on sea coasts or their vicinities, or where there are artisan salt water with abundant quantities with the exception of where it was proved economically infeasible to have dual production or where there is no demand for water or electricity.
The Shura Council also stressed the necessity of enhancing local power grids among all regions of the country.
The meeting approved with majority the agreement draft between the Government of the Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on mutual cooperation and assistance on customs issues signed in Istanbul on 14/6/1433 H.
It also approved with majority a proposal to create translation jobs in a number of languages at King Abdulaziz Center for Archives and Information as well as computer jobs.
After having reviewed a report on the performance of the Court of Grievances, Majlis Al-Shura said the number of suits being filed before the Court were on the increase, citing 63502 cases in 1431 H., an increase of 4464 compared with 1430 H. where only 60% of them were judged.
The Shura members demanded the recruitment of enough judges and administrative cadre to finalize the accumulating suits.
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Riyadh, Nov 10, 2012
Dr. Fahad bin Metad Al-Hamad, Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, has received a medal of golden merit for excellence in the field of administrative wise leadership where the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) chose him.
During a handing over ceremony held in Dubai yesterday, Dr. Fahad received the medal from Hamid Mohammed Al-Qetami, UAE Minister of Education, on behalf of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince.
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Budapest, Nov 8, 2012
Hungarian Minister of National Economy Gyorgy Matolcsy received the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing parliamentary, investment and economic relations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh attended a dinner banquet today held in his honor by Saudi Ambassador to Hungary Nabil Ashor.
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Riyadh, Nov 3, 2012
His Excellency the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Begins on Monday an official visit to the Republic of Hungary at the invitation of His Excellency the President of the Hungarian National Assembly (Parliament), Dr. Laszlo Kovir.
He will meet during the visit His Excellency President Janez Turn and Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Also His Excellency the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura will hold talks with His Excellency the President of the Hungarian National Assembly, Dr. Laszlo Kovir on ways to develop areas of cooperation between the two Parliaments, and open channels for bilateral dialogue between the two sides and activate committees Parliamentary Friendship.
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Riyadh, Oct 6, 2012
Dr. Mohammed bin Ameen Al-Jeffri, Vice Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, received here today Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China Ismail Tiliwaldi and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they reviewed issues of common interest in addition to ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the parliamentary field.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
Meanwhile, the Chinese official also met with the members of the Saudi-Chinese Parliamentary Friendship Committee headed by Eng. Salem bin Rashid Al-Merri, Member of Majlis Al-Shura.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two countries in the parliamentary field.
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Riyadh, Oct 5, 2012
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, received here today Egyptian Ambassador-Designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Afifi Abdulwahab.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics and issues of common interest between the two countries and reviewed bilateral relations in various fields, particularly in parliamentary spheres.
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Riyadh, Oct 5, 2012
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, received here today Denmark's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Christian K?nigsfeldt.
During the meeting, they reviewed a number of topics and issues of common interest between the two friendly countries and ways of strengthening bilateral relations in various fields, especially in parliamentary spheres.
They also discussed the invitation extended to the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura from the Speaker of Danish parliament to visit Denmark.
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Riyadh, Sep 24, 2012
Majlis Al-Shura is considered as one of major pillars of the legislative authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is an important partner in decision-making through its efforts in discussing matters referred to it, or proposals submitted by its members on new or amended regulations.
The Majlis has strengthened its role as a partner in decision-making and its initiatives have had positive impacts on the society concerning vital issues pertaining to the lives of citizens and their future.
In terms of figures about its achievements, Majlis report showed that the Majlis issued 113 decisions during the period from 3/3 to 8/5/1433AH in the 4th year of the 5th session concerning annual reports of government agencies and international conventions and treaties.
The Majlis discussed during that period 118 topics out of 160 in 49 sessions
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Brussels, Sep 24, 2012
President Van Rompuy of the European Union (EU) met here today with Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, who is also head of the GCC delegation to the European parliament.
During the meeting, the EU president lauded the step of the GCC Member States to move from the phase of cooperation to the phase of union.
They also discussed issues of common interest at regional and international arenas. They also reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two sides in all fields.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura also met here today with Secretary General of European External Action Service Pierre Vimont in presence of Dr. Khalid bin Hilal Al-Mewali, Speaker of Oman's Majlis Al-Shura.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to the latest developments at regional and international arenas.
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Brussels, Sep 23, 2012
The Speaker of the European parliament Martin Schulz praised the remarkable progress of the GCC European relations in different areas, noting the importance of exerting more efforts for boosting bilateral relations linking the European Union with the member countries of the GCC to take a more strategic dimension in the political, economic, cultural and parliamentary levels.
Schulz strongly denounced attempts to blaspheme religions and their followers and defame civilizations and cultures of others, a matter he said would only give chance to increasing violence and acts of terror.
In this extent, he expressed absolute rejection of the recent insults to Prophet Mohammed, in reference to the film offending the prophet (pbuh).
In a joint press conference with the Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, who is also head of the GCC delegation to the European parliament, following a meeting with him at the European Parliament in the Belgium capital of Brussels today, Schulz said humiliating religious figures and sanctuaries of nations are running contrary to the recent calls for dialogue and respect of others, noting that he is very much interested to get benefit from the Islamic civilization and lessons from its values and principles.
Schulz said the meeting between the two sides was very fruitful discussing aspects of cooperation between GCC and Europe to the benefit of their peoples.
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Riyadh, Sep 18, 2012
Majlis Al-Shura is considered as one of major pillars of the legislative authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and it is an important partner in decision-making through its efforts in discussing matters referred to it, or proposals submitted by its members on new or amended regulations.
The Majlis has strengthened its role as a partner in decision-making and its initiatives have had positive impacts on the society concerning vital issues pertaining to the lives of citizens and their future.
In terms of figures about its achievements, Majlis report showed that the Majlis issued 113 decisions during the period from 3/3 to 8/5/1433AH in the 4th year of the 5th session concerning annual reports of government agencies and international conventions and treaties.The Majlis discussed during that period 118 topics out of 160 in 49 sessions
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Riyadh,Sep 18, 2012
Presided over by its Deputy Speaker Dr. Mohammed Ameen Al-Jeffery, Majlis Al-Shura (Consultative Council) discussed a number of issues, including Zakat (alms) levying system, the detaining or keeping in custody of military men or civil service personnel being convicted of debits or traffic offenses, telecommunication and information technology, and King Fahd National Library performance.
Dr. Abdullah Abdulqader read the Zakat bill at the Shura 53rd session, saying that the new system aims at achieving justice and equality so that nobody pays more than should be paid. The 46-article seven-chapter system prescribes the money that should be levied and deposited into Zakat account for the benefit of social insurance beneficiaries according to the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency list, thus drawing a clear-cut line between the State's revenues and Zakat money.
The bill, which replies 47 questions raised by Shura members during previous session, was again subject to detailed and professional discussion by the floor. A number of members criticized the bill as not satisfactory and not accurate in some time.
Finally, the Council formed an ad hoc committee to study the system's articles anew, ignoring the authors' request to return the bill to it for more study.
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Brussels, Sep 18, 2012
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Saudi Majlis Al-Shura (Consultative Council) arrived in Brussels today leading a Shura councils, houses of representatives, national assembly's delegation of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), scheduled to hold talks with the European Parliament aiming at further enhancing relations between the GCC and the European Union countries and expanding bilateral cooperation in different fields.
At Brussels International airport, he was received by Saudi ambassador to Brussels Faisal bin Hasan Trad, a number of officials of the Saudi embassy in Brussels and the Saudi diplomatic mission to the EU.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh's delegation consists of Dr. Khalid bin Hilal Al-Mewali, Speaker of Oman's Majlis Al-Shura, and a number of representatives of the GCC parliaments.
On the agenda of the delegation were a number of issues of mutual concern to the two parties, including the political developments in the region, the move of the GCC from cooperation to unity phase, the legislative developments in the GCC member states of interest to the European side, ways of enhancing parliamentary relations, the outcome of the ministerial GCC European conference in addition to issues relating to human rights, women rights, freedom of expression, and GCC citizens entry visas to EU countries.
The trade size between the GCC and the EU countries amounted to 129 billion Euro, it was reported.
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Riyadh, 07 September 2012
Majlis Ash Shura Apply the (80%) of transactions electronically in response to vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the orientation of the Kingdom towards the information society, explained that HE Assistant Speaker Dr Fahad Bin unusual praise noting that it comes within the program e (shawer), which is an integrated information system of administrative and financial work of the Council, stressing the desire of His Excellency the President of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, on the Council's work entirely through electronic transactions over the next short period.
This came during the opening of basic skills program for computer and electronic transactions (abilities) to the employees of the Council. "
HE Assistant Speaker of the Council commended in his opening speech on the cooperation of the Communications and Information Technology with the Council which has contributed to the provision of a series of training requirements that meet the needs of the Council, stressing the importance of training for the staff to keep up with recent changes in the field of technical and informational.
He reviewed number of the Council's achievements in the field of electronic transactions where he received Shura Council on the outcome of 92.45% Distinction in model measuring the shift to electronic transactions fourth which stage the availability and development of e-services within the program government transactions (pleased), as happened Shura Council A number of local and international awards in recognition of the quality of its technical including: Leadership Award, e provided by the program of electronic transactions (pleased), as happened Council on Innovation Award Interactive of the Arab Organization for Administrative Development is the prize competent to interact and communicate with electronic forms, and Creativity Award optical It Award shall apply sound design principles, and Shield Award for the category of e-government sites official and governmental bodies education in the Kingdom.
In conclusion, HE Assistant Speaker of the Council called of the Shura Council trainees to interact with the training programs of the Council, which will have a positive impact on the working environment in the Council.
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Riyadh, 06 September 2012
Saudi Arabia represented by Majlis Ash Shura participates in the conference "Constitution embodiment of the values of human rights and democratic society and the modern state" during the month of Shawwal month, and attend the conference HE Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh in response to an invitation from His Excellency President of the Council Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan Igor Rogov.
And through His Excellency the Speaker of the Shura Council expressed appreciation for the invitation to participate in the conference, pointing to the depth of bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia the Republic of Kazakhstan and the keenness of their leadership to strengthen joint action in various forums, and take advantage of the possibilities and experiences in all areas owned by the two countries. "
And His Excellency expressed his wishes that ongoing work of the Conference success and payment due to the importance of such issues at the present time and experienced the world of significant shifts in the political, economic and social, which emphasizes the importance of studied subjects that is full of the conference widely within forums parliamentary work and political.
And participate in the work of the conference a number of heads of national parliaments and councils and presidents of constitutional courts in addition to specialists in the relevant areas of constitutional and parliamentary affairs, and human rights inside and outside Kazakhstan.
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Riyadh, July 23, 2012
His Excellency Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received in his office Ambassador of the Republic of
Hungary to the Kingdom, During the meeting, they reviewed a number of topics
and issues of common interest between the Kingdom and Hungary, and ways to strengthen
bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, especially
parliamentary relations between the Shura Council and the Parliament of Hungary,
in addition to activating the role of the committees of the Parliamentary Friendship
Arabia Hungary to serve the interests of both countries and peoples.
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Sydney, Jun 5, 2012
The Arab-Australian Business Forum was opened today in Sydney. The event is
organized by the Australian-Arab Chamber of Commerce. More than 250 delegates
from Australia and Arab countries are participating in the forum.
A delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is participating in the two-day
event, which includes Deputy Saudi ambassador to Australia Reza bin Abdul-Mohsen
Al-Nazha and member of Majlis Al-Shura Engineer Osama Kurdi.
Speaking on the occasion, Al-Nazha highlighted the importance of the Forum in
promoting Australia's trade and economic relations with Saudi Arabia, other
member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab world.
He also pointed to the attention of Australian companies and businessmen to
promote investments in Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC countries, which
will reflect positively on the strengthening of relations between the two sides
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Riyadh, Jun 5, 2012
The Shura Council discussed at an ordinary session held here today under the
chairmanship of its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh a bill to nationalize operation and maintenance jobs in public facilities.
In remarks to the press following the meeting, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al
Amro, Secretary General of the Shoura Council said the 21-article proposal which
was designed by Eng. Mohammed Al-Guwaihes, member of Majlis Alshurah, received
thorough discussion.
Al Amro said the bill was transferred to an ad hoc committee for further study.
Among the most interesting points is that the system will at least serve as
a data base for the Saudi job-seekers in the field of operation and maintenance
provides a list of vacant jobs for Saudi job-seekers in this field. A unified
payroll and employment system for all companies working in the field of operation
and maintenance is direly required, one member said.
Also returned for later discussion was a report submitted by the Security Affairs
committee on the controls to be enforced to tackle the phenomenon of notifications
filed by employers about foreign laborer absentees and cancellation of such
notifications.
The Shoura Council approved an agreement between the government of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia and the government of the Peoples Republic of China in the field
of peaceful usage of nuclear energy.
Following an in-depth debate of a report on the performance of the Customs department,
the meeting decided to give the Financial Affairs committee, which submitted
the report, much time to study the viewpoints raised by the floor.
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Riyadh, Jun 5, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union
to Saudi Arabia, Luigi Narbone, at the end of his tenure as EU's ambassador
to the Kingdom.
During the reception, the strength of bilateral cooperation between the Kingdom
and the European Union was highlighted
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Riyadh, Jun 5, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 31st ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Mohammed bin
Abdullah Al Amro, Secretary General of Majlis Al-Shura, said that Majlis Al-Shura
discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
Majlis Al-Shura approved a draft general agreement of cooperation between the
Government of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Djibouti in
the field of enhancing economic and investment cooperation between the two countries
as well as enhancing cooperation in the fields of youth, sports, scientific
research and technology.
The council approved an amendment of 13th article of Board of Grievances system.
Al-Shura council approved that the Ministry of Finance is to support Fund of
Comprehensive Service.
Then, Majlis Al-Shura listened to the Financial Affairs Committee regarding
the annual report of Department of Zakat and Income Tax for the fiscal year
1431/1432H.
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Kiev, May 30, 2012
Speaker of Ukrainian Parliament Volodymyr Lytvyn hailed today the bilateral
relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, which are evolving
and growing in different areas due to support and interest of leaders of both
countries.
The Speaker of Ukrainian Parliament stressed the keenness of Ukraine to strengthen
its relations with the Kingdom.
He made these remarks this morning during a meeting at Ukrainian Parliament
with the delegation of the Saudi-Ukrainian Parliamentary Friendship Committee
of the Kingdom's Majlis Al-Shura.
The delegation began yesterday an official visit to Ukraine.
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Riyadh, May 29, 2012
A delegation of Saudi-Ukrainian Friendship Committee headed by the Committee's
Deputy Chairman Abdullah Bin Zamil Al-Drees will start an official visit to
the Republic of Ukraine tomorrow.
In a press statement, Al-Drees pointed out that the visit comes within the framework
of bilateral relations and cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
the enhancement of parliamentary spheres between the two countries.
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Riyadh, May 28, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 39th ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Mohammed bin
Abdullah Al Amro, Secretary General of Majlis Al-Shura, said that Majlis Al-Shura
discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
Al-Shura approved a draft cooperation agreement between the Government of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Malta in the field of combating
terrorism, organized crime and illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic
substances.
Majlis Al-Shura also approved a draft cooperation agreement between the Government
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of Mauritania in the field
of combating crime.
The Council approved amendments of a number of articles in the communication
system.
Al-Shura Council discussed a draft system of practicing engineering professions.
Majlis Al-Shura discussed the annual report of Saudi Agricultural Development
Fund for the fiscal year 1431/1432H.
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New Delhi, May 18, 2012
Vice President of the Republic of India and President of the Senate Mohammed
Hamid Al-Ansari received at his office here today Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, currently on a visit to India at the head of a delegation.
During the meeting, the Indian Vice President noted the strong bilateral relations
between Saudi Arabia and India, which have developed and are growing after the
historic visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud to the Republic of India in 2006, pushing their relations toward broader
horizons to include many areas, especially economic and trade ones.
For his part, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura conveyed to the Indian Vice President
the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince
Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, stressing
the Kingdom's keenness to strengthen and develop relations with India to serve
the common interests of the two friendly countries and their peoples.
Ways of supporting and strengthening relations between the two countries in
various fields, and the development of parliamentary cooperation between the
Kingdom's Majlis Al-Shura and the Indian Senate were also reviewed in the meeting.
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New Delhi, May 17, 2012
Speaker of India's House of People Meira Kumar received here yesterday Sheikh
Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura
of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, the Speaker of India's House of People hailed the positions
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
for supporting global peace, security and stability.
She also expressed thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for providing services
to the Indian Pilgrims and Umrah visitors.
The both sides discussed a number of issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing aspects of cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and Indian
Parliament.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
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New Delhi, May 17, 2012
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received here yesterday Sheikh Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura conveyed the greetings of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and
the Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of
Interior, to the Indian Prime Minister.
The both sides discussed a number of issues of common interest in addition to
the latest developments at regional and international arenas. They also discussed
ways of enhancing cooperation in all fields.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al-Sati, Saudi ambassador
to India.
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Kampala, April 02, 2012
The General Assembly and the three Standing Committees of the International
Parliamentary Union (IPU) as well as the departments affiliated to its ruling
council resumed meeting within the IPU's 126th round, currently hosted by the
Ugandan parliament in the East African country's capital of Kampala.
Saudi Arabia's delegation, led by its Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-sheikh, made an effective participation today
with Saleh Al-Hussaini, member of Majli Al-Shura, chairing the IPU's Sustainable
Development, Finance and Trade Standing Committee, Dr. Saleh Al-Namlah serving
as member of the Internatioanl Peace and Security Standing Committee and Dr.
Mohsen Al-Hazmi as member of the Democracy and Human Rights Standing Committee.
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Riyadh, Apr 1, 2012
Vice-Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammad bin Amin Al-Jafri received here
today Chairman of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Saudi-French Parliamentary
Friendship Group at the French Senate Philippe Marini and the accompanying delegation
currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common concern and
ways to strengthen parliamentary relations between the two countries.
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Kampala, Apr 1, 2012
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Shiekh, Speaker of the Shura
Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, called on the world community to underscore
the importance of serious cooperation in their endeavor to spread the values
of dialogue, tolerance, moderation and building relations of cooperation among
the world's peoples and countries, citing the importance of the initiative of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for
dialogue among followers of cultures, religions an civilizations and noted the
role of the initiative in propagating the principle of tolerance, cooperation
and acceptance of opposite opinion.
This came in a speech delivered by Al Al-Shiekh before the 126 General Assembly
of the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), which kicked off in the Ugandan
capital of Kampala today, in the presence of the Speaker of the IPU Abdulwahed
Al-Radhi, Speaker of Uganda's Parliament Rebeka Kadaja, who is also Chairman
of the current IPU session, and a group of speakers of parliaments member states
in the IPU, United Nations representatives and Saudi ambassador to Uganda Dr.
Jamal Abdulaziz Rafa.
Al Al-Shiekh called on the world community to create healthy climates for disseminating
the values of dialogue, tolerance and moderation, citing the call of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques which he launched during the International Dialogue
conference in November 12, 2008 at the UN headquarters in New York.
He also drew the attention to the call of the monarch when he demanded the world
to announce that difference in viewpoints should not lead to dispute or struggle
and that the disasters in man history did not originate from religious reasons
but because of extremism applied by some followers of different religions or
political doctrines or parties, noting that the establishment of Vienna-based
King Abdullah Center for International Dialogue for followers of religions and
cultures is yet another evidence for the concept of dialogue and its role in
promulgating the principles of tolerance and cooperation, the acceptance of
the other view point and respect of the different human cultures and their privacy.
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Kampala, Apr 1, 2012
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received at his residence here today the Speaker of
Egyptian People's Assembly Dr. Mohammed Saad Al-Katatni and his accompanying
delegation, on the sidelines of the meetings of the General Assembly of International
Parliamentary Union (IPU) currently being hosted by Ugandan Parliament.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two
countries and reviewed bilateral relations in political, economic, social and
cultural fields, especially parliamentary spheres.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Uganda Dr. Jamal Abdulaziz Rafah.
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Ugandan, Mar 31, 2012
A delegation headed by the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Ugandan president opens work session meetings of the
126 Inter-Parliamentary Union in Uganda
Opened by the President of the Republic of Uganda, Mr. YoweriKaqōta Museveni
on Saturday evening in the Ugandan capitalKampala, cycle the 126 General Assembly
of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, in an official ceremony attended by His Excellency
the President of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh, who heads the delegation of the Kingdom co-work meetings of the
General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the President of the Inter-Parliamentary
Union, Mr. Abdel Wahed Radi, head of the Ugandan Parliament Rebecca Kadaga,
and the collection of the Presiding Officers of world countries, and a number
of senior officials of the United Nations.
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Riyadh, Mar 31, 2012
Vice-Chairman of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammad bin Amin Al-Jafri received here
today Chairman of the Finance Committee and Chairman of the Saudi-French Parliamentary
Friendship Group at the French Senate Philippe Marini and the accompanying delegation
currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common concern and
ways to strengthen parliamentary relations between the two countries.
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Riyadh Mar 29, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Saudi Ambassadors-Designate to Spain, Austria and Greece,
Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Farhan, Mohammad bin Abdul-Rahman
Al-Salloum and Dr. Raed bin Khalid Ahmed Qarmali, respectively.
During the reception, the Speaker wished the ambassadors-designate grand success
in performance of their diplomatic missions.
Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh urged them to exert more efforts and work to strengthen
Saudi Arabia's relations with the three friendly countries in various fields,
particularly the relations at the parliamentary level and push it forward, including
the preservation of the Kingdom's interests and its people.
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Riyadh, Mar 26, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Saudi Ambassadors-Designate to Spain, Austria and Greece,
Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Farhan, Mohammad bin Abdul-Rahman
Al-Salloum and Dr. Raed bin Khalid Ahmed Qarmali, respectively. During the reception,
the Speaker wished the ambassadors-designate grand success in performance of
their diplomatic missions.
Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh urged them to exert more efforts and work to strengthen
Saudi Arabia's relations with the three friendly countries in various fields,
particularly the relations at the parliamentary level and push it forward, including
the preservation of the Kingdom's interests and its people.
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Riyadh, Mar 26, 2012
Majlis Al-Shura held here today a session under the chairmanship of its Speaker
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
In a press statement, Majlis Al-Shura's Secretary General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah
Al-Ghamdi pointed out that Majlis Al-Shura approved that the Ministry of Health
shall set standards for assessment of performance in health services and submitting
them to Majlis Al-Shura and that the Ministry of Education shall make a periodic
review of the means of safety and fire-fighting in schools. He noted that Majlis
Al-Shura also approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Mexico, in the field of political consultations.
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Bujumbura, Mar 25, 2012
The President of the Republic of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza received here today
Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Amin Al-Jafri and his accompanying
delegation, who are currently participating in the works of the 6th Conference
of the Association of Senates, Shura Councils and Parliaments in Africa and
Arab world.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Jafri conveyed to the President the greetings of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and
his best wishes for Burundi's progress and stability.
On his part, the Burundian President expressed his thanks to the King and the
Crown Prince for the contributions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Saudi
Fund for Development to many development programs in the Republic of Burundi.
On the other hand, Dr. Al-Jafri met today with Burundi's Senate Speaker and
2nd Vice-President of the Republic of Burundi, Gabriel Ntisezerana, and they
discussed ways of strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Mar 8, 2012
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region received here today Deputy
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammad bin Ameen Al-Jafri.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed a number of topics
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Riyadh, Mar 8, 2012
Presided over by its Vice Speaker Dr. Mohammed bin Ameen Al-Jeffri, Majlis Al-Shura
held here today its 11st ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the meeting, Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Al-Shura
discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
The Council approved a cooperation agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and the Republic of Turkey in the fields of training, technology and military
sciences.
It also approved the Arab convention on the fight against organized crime across
national borders.
Majlis Al-Shura also approved the Arab convention against corruption.
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Riyadh, Mar 5, 2012
Presided over by its Vice Speaker Dr. Mohammed bin Ameen Al-Jeffri, Majlis Al-Shura
held here today its 11st ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the meeting, Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Al-Shura
discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
The Council approved a cooperation agreement between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and the Republic of Turkey in the fields of training, technology and military
sciences.
It also approved the Arab convention on the fight against organized crime across
national borders.
Majlis Al-Shura also approved the Arab convention against corruption.
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Riyadh, Mar 4, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh will head the Kingdom's delegation to the 18th Conference of the Arab
Parliamentary Federation, starting its works in Kuwait on Monday.
As many as 18 heads of parliaments in Arab countries will attend the conference.
It will focus on several issues including elections of the Federation's President
and Vice President.
Its discussions will also cover other topics on its agenda including a report
of the President on the activities of the Federation and works of its Executive
Committee since the 17th Conference and a report of the Federation's Secretary-General
on the Federation's (current) situation and operations.
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Riyadh, Feb 27, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 9th ordinary session.
It expressed thanks to and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for his patronage of the 3rd Consultative
Conference for Speakers of G20 Member States Parliaments.
Al-Shura also thanked Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier
and Minister of Interior, for his support of Majlis Al-Shura for hosting the
event.
The Council also expressed thanks to the heads of delegations participating
in the conference, pointing out to their effective role in making the conference
a success.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the meeting, Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
Majlis Al-Shura listened to a report of the Financial Committee regarding amendments
on money laundering combat system
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Riyadh, Feb 26, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
expressed his thanks to and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, for their support of Majlis
Al-Shura in hosting the 3rd Consultative Conference for Speakers of G20 Member
States Parliaments which concluded here today.
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Riyadh, Feb 26, 2012
The Speakers of Parliaments of the Member States of the Group of Twenty stressed
Sunday the important roles of the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the enhancement of the concept
of dialogue among followers of religions and cultures as a basis for peaceful
coexistence at the international levels, and his initiative for increasing development
assistance from national, regional and international institutions and directing
them to address energy poverty for the achievement of Millennium-II Development
Goals. In a final statement issued here this morning, on the conclusion of the
three-day meetings of the 3rd Consultative Meeting of Speakers of Parliaments
of the Member States of the Group of Twenty hosted by Majlis Al-Shura under
the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, the Speakers said that the King's initiative for the enhancement of
the concept of dialogue among followers of religions and cultures, comes within
important institutional frameworks for the promotion of international dialogue
and confirmation that understanding and dialogue between peoples and cultures
are very essential for strengthening international peace and security.
The Speakers called on international community to create a suitable climate
for dialogue, tolerance and development of a culture of human rights, far away
from fanaticism, extremism, and racism.
On the subject of energy, the statement pointed out that the King's initiative
for increasing development assistance from national, regional and international
institutions and directing them to address energy poverty, is necessary to achieve
one of the most important goals of Millennium-11 Development, calling for supporting
the United Nations Declaration for the selection of the Year 2012 as "International
Year of Sustainable Energy For All". In this context, the statement stressed
the importance of making the Middle East, a zone free of nuclear weapons, as
it is the main source to supply the world with energy, and it is necessary for
peace and economic prosperity of the world, indicating that the stability of
energy markets and their supplies are important for global economic growth,
so it is necessary to activate the mechanisms of energy dialogue between producers
and consumers to contribute to the growth of the global economy and the stability
of energy markets.
The statement also called for addressing the problem of terrorism, and not linking
it with any religion, culture or ethnic group, as one of the negative trends
that impede the dissemination of global understanding, cultural dialogue, and
mutual respect.
The Speakers expressed their thanks to and appreciation of the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Majlis Al-Shura and
Saudi people for hosting this consultative meeting, welcoming Mexico's invitation
to hold the fourth consultative meeting there.
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Riyadh, Feb 26, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today a number of heads of delegations participating in the 3rd
Consultative Conference for Speakers of G20 Member States Parliaments which
concluded here today.
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura met with Deputy Speaker of Italian Senate Vannino
Chiti; Indonesian Parliament Speaker Dr. Marzouki Ali; Vice President of European
Parliament Othmar Karas; Speaker of Spanish Senate Bio Garcia Escodero and Speaker
of Canada's Senate Noël A. Kinsella respectively.
During the meetings, bilateral relations and means of enhancing parliamentary
cooperation were discussed.
The meetings were attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, Feb 25, 2012
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh
chaired here today the first session of the third meeting of speakers of parliaments
of member states of the Group of Twenty.
During the session, which was held under the title "The Global Dialogue of Followers
of Religions, Civilizations and Cultures", Member of the Shoura Council Dr.
Salih bin Mohammad Al-Namlah presented a working paper on behalf of the Shoura
Council.
In the paper, he highlighted the importance of dialogue among religions, cultures
and peoples as an important means of human communication and peaceful co-existence
among peoples. Dr. Al-Namlah stressed Saudi efforts in the field of dialogue
locally and internationally including the establishment of King Abdulaziz Center
for The National Dialogue and the initiative of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the dialogue.
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Riyadh, Feb 24, 2012
Deputy Speaker of Russia's Parliament Elias Omakhanov; Vice President of European
Parliament Othmar Karas; Speaker of Hungary's Senate Laszlo Kover and Deputy
Speaker of South Korean Parliament Chung Ui-Hwa arrived in Riyadh this evening
sequentially to take part in the 3rd Consultative Conference for Speakers of
G20 Member States Parliaments scheduled for Riyadh on Saturday.
At King Khalid International Airport, they were received by a number of members
of Majlis Al-Shura.
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Riyadh, Feb 24, 2012
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
held here today a dinner party in honor of heads of delegations participating
in 3rd Consultative Conference for Speakers of G20 Member States Parliaments
and a number of heads of Islamic, Arab and friendly Parliaments who attend the
conference at the invitation of the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura.
The dinner party was attended by Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak, Minister
of Civil Service; Dr. Shwaish bin Saud Al-Dhuwaihi, Minister of Housing; Dr.
Bandar Al-Aiban, President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC); and a number
of senior officials and ambassadors.
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Riyadh, Rabi'I 28, 1433, Feb 20, 2012,
SPA
During its ordinary 7th session held here today, Majlis Al-Shura approved a
draft agreement on establishment of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International
Center for Dialogue among Followers of Religions and Cultures signed by the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Austria.
The headquarters of the center will be in Vienna.
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Riyadh, Rabi'I 27, 1433, Feb 19, 2012,
SPA
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh,
Majlis Al-Shura held here today its 7th ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the meeting, Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura discussed a number of issues on its agenda.
Majlis Al-Shura agreed to prepare a record of judicial decisions and discussed
the report of Committee of Administration and Human Resources regarding the
suggestion to amend the regulations of preparing the annual reports of ministers
and institutions which were issued by the Royal decree No. 7/B/26345 in 2001
and the suggestion to amend some rules in these regulations in accordance with
Article 23 of Majlis Al-Shura Law which was presented by some members of Majlis
Al-Shura.
Then, Majlis Al-Shura listened to a report of Committee of Financial Affairs
regarding the suggested amendments to the founding convention for the International
Monetary Fund.
Majlis Al-Shura listened to a viewpoint of Committee of Islamic and Judicial
Affairs regarding the annual report of the Ministry of Justice for the fiscal
year 1430/1431H.
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Riyadh, Rabi'I 27, 1433, Feb 19, 2012,
SPA
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Kazakhstani ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bakhtiyar
Tasimov.
During the meeting, the Kazakhstani ambassador conveyed the greetings of Kazakhstani
Senate Speaker to the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura. In turn, the speaker of Majlis
Al-Shura sent his greetings to the Kazakhstani Senate Speaker.
Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed issues of common interest
in addition to means of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Rabi'I 27, 1433, Feb 19, 2012,
SPA
Majlis Al-Shura has introduced initiatives to address a number of issues of
national importance.
Majlis Al-Shura has accorded these issues great importance, put them on its
agenda and discussed and adopted several decisions on them.
These issues included the problem of unemployment and boosting efforts of Saudization.
Majlis Al-Shura approved the separation of the labor sector in an independent
ministry to contribute to the application of ambitious plans for training and
employment.
A fund was established to facilitate the recruitment of citizens among other
efforts exerted by Majlis Al-Shura in the field of fighting unemployment.
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Riyadh, Feb 13, 2012
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh,
Majlis Ash-Shura held here today its 6th ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Secretary General of Majlis Ash-Shura
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis Ash-Shura discussed a number
of issues on its agenda.
Majlis Ash-Shura resumed discussion of the recommendation submitted by a member
on the annual report of the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.
Majlis Ash-Shura discussed the report of the Committee on Housing, Water and
Public Facilities and Services regarding the annual report of the Irrigation
Commission in Ahsa for the fiscal year 2010-2011.
Majlis Ash-Shura discussed the report of the Committee on Administration and
Human Resources regarding the suggestion to amend the regulations of preparing
the annual reports of ministries and institutions which were issued by the Royal
decree No. 7/B/26345 and dated on 2001 and the suggestion to amend some rules
in these regulations in accordance with article 23 of Shura Council Law which
was presented by a number of Majlis Ash-Shura members.
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Riyadh,Feb 12, 2012
The Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights and Petitions of Majlis Ash-Shura
, Suleiman bin Awadh Al-Zaydi, met here today with Human Rights Ambassador at
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lionel Veer and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, Al-Zaydi briefed the Dutch delegation on the efforts exerted
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince in
the field of human rights.
The meeting was attended by Netherlands' Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Ronald Strikker.
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Riyadh, Feb 6, 2012
Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Muhammad Amin Al-Jafri received here
today President of Turkish Court of Accounts Dr. Ricaa Akil, currently on a
visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries
in political, economic and cultural fields, particularly in parliamentary spheres.
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Riyadh, Feb 6, 2012
Presided over by its Deputy Speaker Dr. Muhammad Amin Al-Jafri, Majlis Al-Shura
held here today its 3rd ordinary session.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Secretary General of Majlis Al-Shura
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that meeting continued discussion of
draft items on municipal council systems.
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Riyadh, Jan 11, 2012
Saudi-South Korean Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Majlis Al-Shura chaired
by Eng. Eng Salim bin Rashid Al-Mari, has held here a meeting with Deputy Chairman
of Saudi-South Korean Parliamentary Friendship Committee of South Korean National
Assembly Song Min-soon.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics and issues of common interest
between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and South Korea, and reviewed bilateral
relations and cooperation in various fields, particularly in parliamentary spheres.
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Amman, Jan 9, 2012
Jordanian King Abdullah II received here today Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, the Jordanian King lauded the brotherly relations between
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Jordan, appreciating the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques' stance towards Jordan.
King Abdullah II expressed his keenness to promote the bilateral relations between
the two countries in all fields.
The two sides reviewed the latest Arab developments and discussed ways of enhancing
cooperation between the two countries in parliamentary and legislative fields.
The Jordanian monarch sent his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques;
the Crown Prince; and the Saudi people.
The reception was attended by a number of officials.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura and his accompanying delegation held
a meeting with the Speaker of the Jordanian House of Notables Taher Al-Masri.
During the meeting, a number of issues of mutual concern to the two sides were
discussed in addition to the latest important developments at the regional and
international arenas. The firm bilateral relations binding the two kingdoms,
including aspects of parliamentary cooperation between the two chambers, were
also reviewed. The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, Muharram 10, 1433, Dec 5, 2011, SPA
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh,
received here today a Member of Britain's House of Commons and Chairman of Saudi-British
Parliamentary Friendship Group Daniel Kawczynski and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh stressed the strong relations between
the two countries in various fields including parliamentary spheres. On his
part, Kawczynski emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations
between the two friendly countries in various fields and the bolstering of joint
parliamentary cooperation
The meeting was attended by the Head of Political Section at the Saudi Embassy
in London Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman; Deputy Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar; British Ambassador
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tom Phillips; and a number of officials.
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Riyadh, Muharram 9, 1433, Dec 4, 2011,
SPA
Presided over by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh,
Majlis Al-Shura completed here today discussing the draft of Arbitration law,
in the light of the report submitted by the Majlis' Islamic and Judicial Committee.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said the session
has discussed a number of items in the draft and listened to interventions and
remarks made by a group of its members in this regard..
On the other hand, Al-Shura discussed the report of Customs Department, too,
Al-Ghamdi added.
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Riyadh, Muharram 8, 1433, Dec 3, 2011,
SPA
Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, received here today the Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh and Majlis
members who came to greet and congratulate him on the royal trust in his appointment
as the Defense Minister.
Addressing the meeting, Prince Salman said that Majlis Al-Shura gives real opinions
and simultaneously serves our religion, nation and people.
He added that the State was established on Islamic principles and united all
people through its adherence to the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah, noting
that the State derives its regulations and the basic system of Governance from
the Holy Quran and Prophet's Sunnah.
The Prince added, " We, as officials, accept opinions and what comes from you.
You are, in a country, where our doors from the King to the lowest ranking officials
are open. This habit has been deep-rooted in the Kingdom and we are proud of
it". In his speech, the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura congratulated Prince Salman
on the royal trust in his appointment as Defense Minister, wishing him success
in the service of his religion and homeland, commending Prince Salman's wisdom,
wide experiences and insight in dealing with various issues.
The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Minister
of Defense; Prince Naif bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Advisor at the Office of the
Minister of Defense; and Lieutenant General Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan,
the Director General of the Office of Minister of Defense.
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 25, 1432, Oct 23,
2011
Majlis Al-Shura has expressed its deep condolences to the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier, the
Royal Family and the Saudi people on the demise of Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General.
In a statement issued today, the Majlis said that the demise of the Crown Prince
is a great loss to the homeland, Arabs and Muslims, as he has been a model statesman,
a leader of the era and a philanthropist.
The Majlis reviewed the achievements of the Crown Prince in administrative,
military and economic, humanitarian fields, saying , "Thanks to the Crown Prince's
efforts and support for the advance of the Armed Forces in the performance of
servicemen and equipment".
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 24, 1432, Oct 22,
2011
A number of governors, ministers and senior officials have offered their condolences
to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud,
the Second Deputy Premier and the Saudi people on the death of Crown Prince
Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense and Aviation
and Inspector General.
They were Prince Mohammed bin Fahad bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Eastern Region;
Prince Mishari bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Baha Region; Prince Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, Governor of Northern Borders; Prince Mohammed bin
Nassir bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jazan Region; Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin
Mohammed, Minister of Education; Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja, Minister
of Culture and Information; Mohammed bin Abdulkareem Al-Isa, Minister of Justice;
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh; General
President of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice
(CPVPV), Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humeen Al Humeen; Rector of Imam Muhammad Ibn
Saud Islamic University Dr. Sulaiman Aba Al-Khail; Rector of Islamic University
Dr. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Aqla; President of the Council of Saudi Chambers Eng.
Abdullah bin Saeed Al-Mubti; and Chairman of Grievances Court Sheikh Abdulaziz
bin Mohammed Al-Nassar.
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Kiev, Dhu-AlQa'dah 23, 1432, Oct 21,
2011
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov received here today visiting Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shoura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the
accompanying delegation.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov expressed good wishes and steady health
for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques following the successful back surgery
the King underwent recently.
During the session of talks, issues of common interest between the Kingdom and
Ukraine were discussed.
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Kiev, Dhu-AlQa'dah 22, 1432, Oct 20,
2011
Ukrainian Parliament Speaker V.M. Litvin has valued the strenuous endeavors
and huge efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in addition to his continuous keenness to achieve peace,
security, stability and prosperity for entire mankind across the world, stressing
his country's cherishing of its solid bilateral relations with the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), following a session of bilateral
talks with the visiting Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, attended by Saudi Ambassador to Ukraine Judae bin
Zeben Al-Hazal, the Ukrainian Parliament Speaker expressed good wishes and a
steady health for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, following the successful
back surgery the King underwent recently.
During the session of talks, issues of common interest between the Kingdom and
Ukraine were discussed.
In return, Majlis Al-Shura Speaker Dr. Al Al-Sheikh pointed out to the responsibilities
that should be shouldered by the two parliaments to further consolidate and
promote their relations at all levels.
The two parliaments should double their efforts to achieve these goals, Al Al-Sheikh
added.
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Bern, Dhu-AlQa'dah 21, 1432, Oct 19,
2011
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh, has stressed the keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under
the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, on assisting urgently needy and afflicted people around the world,
emanating from its principles founded on the Islamic religion.
Addressing a meeting of the General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
here today, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh said "in implementation of the King's directives,
the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has hastened to respond to the
international appeal of the Secretary General of the United Nations for assisting
Somalia which has been affected by drought and famine.:
He noted that the King ordered to provide an urgent donation of $ 60 million
in July, in addition to the provision of SR 330 million from people's donation
and 400 tons of foodstuffs.
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Bern, Dhu-AlQa'dah 20, 1432, Oct 18,
2011
Saudi ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Lichtenstein Hazem bin Mohammad
Karktli hosted last night a dinner party in honor of Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura
Dr Abdullah Bin Mohammad Bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and members of his accompanying
delegation, who are currently visiting Switzerland.
Dr Al Al-Sheikh is heading the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to
the 125th session of the General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU),
now in progress in Bern.
The dinner party was attended by the Kingdom's Permanent Representative to the
European Headquarters of the United Nations, Dr. Abdul Wahab Attar; the Kingdom's
representative to the World Trade Organization, Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Otaibi, and
Saudi Consul General in Geneva, Nabil Al-Saleh.
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 19, 1432, Oct 17,
2011
Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak
receives here today a delegation comprising a number of mayors of U.S. cities.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Barrak briefed the delegation on the work mechanism
of Majlis Al-Shura, praising the relations between the two countries.
The U.S. delegation expressed jubilation over visiting the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and Majlis Al-Shura.
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Bern, Dhu-AlQa'dah 19, 1432, Oct 17,
2011
The General Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) started its meetings
in Bern, Switzerland today.
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh, headed the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the meetings.
The meetings dealt with discussions on a financial report of the Union and its
strategy for 2012-2016.
In a press statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the
Secretary General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi pointed
out that the Majlis discussed two fiscal reports of Saudi Arabian Airlines of
1428/1429H - 1430/1431H.
He added that Majlis Al-Shura also approved that applying the provisions of
the common system to extend insurance protection to the citizens of the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) Member Countries working outside their countries in
any GCC member country is optional.
Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis Al-Shura discussed a draft agreement of economic,
commercial, investment and technical cooperation among GCC Member Countries
and the Kingdom of Malaysia.
It has also discussed a report of the Financial Affairs Committee on the draft
protocol to the Convention signed between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and the Government of the Republic of France to avoid double taxation
on income taxes, inheritance, and capital.
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 18, 1432, Oct 16,
2011, SPA
Majlis Al-Shura strongly condemned and denounced an outrageous attempt to assassinate
the Saudi Ambassador to United States of America, stressing that the attempt
which was recently foiled by the U.S. authorities is against the values of
Islam and its tolerant principles.
That attempt is a flagrant violation of all international conventions and diplomatic
principles as well as a clear violation of the rules and principles of international
relations emphasizing not to prejudice the sovereignty of countries and their
integrity, Majlis Al-Shura made clear at the outset of its 57th session presided
over by its Vice Speaker Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar.
In a statement read here today by Dr. Hajjar, Majlis Al-Shura said that this
plot revealed a deep grudge of those who have planned and supported it against
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leadership, government and people due to its Islamic
and international status and its leading role in maintaining security in the
region as well as in serving international peace and security.
Majlis Al-Shura also asserted its rejection of this conspiracy and all attempts
to destabilize the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and threaten its security and spread
sedition among its people, confirming its full support for all actions and policies
undertaken by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on saving the security and stability of this precious
country and its people and deterring whoever tries to tamper the security and
safety of Saudi diplomats abroad.
Majlis Al-Shura called on the international community, world and regional parliamentary
unions as well as Arab, Islamic and international legislative councils and parliaments
to condemn this terrorist attempt which threatens international peace and security,
taking actions necessary against all those who support terrorist acts and exercising
pressure on them to abandon such practices.
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 18, 1432, Oct 16,
2011
Deputy Chairman of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammad Hamzah Hajjar received
here today Vice President of the Senate of the Czech Republic Zdenek Skromach
and his accompanying delegation currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the outset of the meeting, Dr. Hajjar welcomed the Vice President of the
Czech Senate and the delegation accompanying him, and expressed satisfaction
with developing relations between the two countries on the one hand and between
the Majlis Al-Shura and the Senate of the Czech Republic on the other.
During the meeting, Dr. Hajjar highlighted the support of the government of
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for
infrastructure projects in the Kingdom as large sums of money were allocated
for building and improving Saudi Arabia's infrastructure in line with its current
comprehensive development and progress.
Dr. Hajjar underlined the Kingdom's role in the stability of world oil markets
and the global financial crisis as the Kingdom is one of the countries of the
Group of Twenty.
Dr. Hajjar underscored the leading role of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the cultural dialogue and co-existence
between cultures, which culminated into the recent signing of the Convention
establishing the King Abdullah Global Center for Dialogue among Religions in
Austria last week.
For his part, Vice President of the Czech Senate stressed the importance of
strengthening bilateral relations which binds the two countries in various fields
and developing them to serve the common interests in addition to strengthening
inter-parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
He praised the visit of a delegation of the Saudi-Czech Parliamentary Friendship
Committee of Majlis Al-Shura and the positive results it yielded and which supported
the joint coordination of the Senate and the Majlis Al-Shura on various issues
that concern the two countries.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics and issues of common interest
between the two countries especially the issue of facilitating visa procedures
for Saudi students wishing to study in the Czech Republic.
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Bern, Switzerland, Dhu-AlQa'dah 18, 1432,
Oct 16, 2011
Chairman of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Al-Sheikh arrived here
last night to participate in the 25th meeting of the general assembly of the
Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The two-day meeting will start its deliberations here tomorrow.
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Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 17, 1432, Oct 15,
2011
Deputy Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamza Hajjar received
here today the Ambassador-designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia Dag Yulin.
He also met with the ambassador of the Republic of Vietnam to the Kingdom Dao
Thanh Chung at the end of his term as ambassador for his country in the Kingdom.
The meetings dealt with a number of issues of common concern and means of bolstering
bilateral relations.
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Brussels, Sep 27, 2011
The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Catherine Ashton welcomed the decision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Sunday on granting Saudi women the right
to participate in Majlis Al-Shura and to vote and stand as candidates in municipal
elections.
Michael Mann, a Spokesman for Ashton said in a press statement yesterday that
Ashton stressed the importance that all countries in the world support women's
participation in parliamentary life, noting that the King's decision is an important
step forward.
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Riyadh, Sep 27, 2011
Dr. Saud bin Saeed Al-Mat-hami, Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet for
Majlis Ash Shura Affairs, received at his office here today the ambassador of
Tajikistan to the Kingdom Abdullah Yold Ashf.
Later, he received the ambassador of Australia to the Kingdom Nell Hokens. During
the two meetings, bilateral relations between the Kingdom and each of the two
counties were reviewed.
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Riyadh, Sep 26, 2011
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired
the Cabinet session held at Al-Yamamah palace here today.
At the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed
his appreciation of what have been expressed by the leaders of friendly and
brotherly countries of noble feelings on the occasion of the 81st anniversary
of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The King also expressed
his appreciation of what have been expressed by the sons of the Kingdom on this
occasion of jubilant feelings throughout the country, asking Allah Almighty
to perpetuate security and stability on this country so that it continues its
role and march in serving its sons as well as Islamic and Arab nations.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the meeting he
held with President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen, stressing the Kingdom's stance
supporting a unified, safe and stable Yemen.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Minister of
Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khoja said the Cabinet highly
appreciated the comprehensive speech addressed by the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques to the works of the third year of the fifth term of Majlis Al-Shura
yesterday. The speech addressed the external and internal policies of the Kingdom
and voiced important message for members of Al-Majlis and the citizens. The
Cabinet considered his speech as a document and course of action for the Kingdom's
stances and policies on many issues and the latest developments at Islamic,
Arab and International arenas. The Cabinet also appreciated the decisions issued
by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques within the framework of his believing
in the role of women in the Saudi society, in all fields of work, according
to the (Islamic) Sharia guidelines; women will serve in the Majlis Al-Shura
as members beginning next session in accordance with the Shari'a guidelines
and, as of the next session, they will have the right to nominate themselves
for the membership of Municipal Councils, and have also the right to participate
in the nomination of candidates in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
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Berlin, Sep 26, 2011
The German government welcomed today the decision of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saudi women's participation
in the membership of Majlis Al-Shura and granting the women the right to vote
and nominate as candidates in the municipal elections.
In a press conference by the German government, spokesman of the German government
Stephen Seibert said that German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomed the decision
and considered it as an important step towards more steps for the Kingdom under
the leadership of the Custodian of the Two holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud.
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Paris, Sep 26, 2011
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that the decision of the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saudi
women's participation in the membership of Majlis Al-Shura and granting the
women the right to vote and nominate as candidates in the upcoming municipal
elections is a great progress for the Saudi society.
In a press conference, spokesman of the French ministry of foreign affairs Bernard
Valero said that his country welcomed this decision and it falls within the
framework of reform steps that will be witnessed by the Saudi society.
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Riyadh, Sep 12, 2011,
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 49th ordinary session here today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura approved a draft cooperation agreement in the field of civil defense
as well as a draft cooperation agreement in the field of combating illicit trafficking
and smuggling of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals
between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of
the State of Qatar.
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Riyadh, Sep 5, 2011
Majlis Al-Shura will resume its ordinary session on Sunday after the official
vacation of its members. The Majlis will discuss on its agenda among other topics
the annual reports of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for the
fiscal year 1430/1431H, Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, and the
Ministry of Social Affairs; draft agreements between the Kingdom and Qatar in
the field of civil defense and the fight against trafficking in drugs and psychotropic
substances; and amendment to public transport law.
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Prague, Jun 1, 2011,
Majlis Al-Shura delegation headed by Chairman of Saudi-Czech Parliamentary Friendship
Committee Eng. Ihsan bin Farid Abdul-Jawad left here today for Hungary after
a two-day visit to the Czech Republic.
Earlier today the delegation met with Deputy Speaker of Czech Parliament Vlasta
Parkanova, and deputies of ministers of higher education and health and discussed
bilateral relations between the two countries particularly in parliamentary
field.
The meetings were attended by Saudi Ambassador to the Czech Republic Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh
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Riyadh, May 30, 2011,
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh received here today Portugal's ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Antonio Maria de Souza.
At the outset of the meeting, the Speaker welcomed the new Portuguese Ambassador
and wished him success in his mission and said the envoy would contribute to
strengthening the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, particularly
at the parliamentary level.
During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries
and ways of enhancing them in various fields, especially parliamentary relations
between Majlis Al-Shura and the Portuguese Parliament. They also discussed means
of activating the role of the committees of Saudi-Portuguese Parliamentary Friendship
to serve the interests of the two friendly peoples and countries.
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Prague, May 30, 2011,
A Majlis Al-Shura delegation headed by the Chairman of Saudi-Czech Parliamentary
Friendship Committee Eng. Ihsan bin Farid Abduljawad, currently on a visit to
the Czech Republic, held a meeting here today with Saudi students on scholarships
in a number of Czech universities.
Addressing the meeting, Eng. Abduljawad commended The Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques' Program for Foreign Scholarship for providing students with advanced
scientific specialties and acquainting them with various cultures and civilizations
in the world.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Cultural Attachأ© to Austria Dr. Abdulrahman
Al-Humaidhi and Saudi Consul and Counselor at the Saudi Embassy in the Czech
Republic Mohammed Abduldayem.
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Riyadh, May 17, 2011
Shura Council shall Participate in the work of the Consultative Council Parliamentary
Forum IV to the formation of the Information Society to be held in Geneva from
18 - 20/05/2011.
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Riyadh,May 16, 2011
Under the chairmanship of Majlis Al-Shura Member Dr. Saad bin Abdulrahman Al-Bazai,
the Saudi-German Parliamentary Friendship Committee held a meeting here today
with the German Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Wolfgang Dik.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing parliamentary relations between Majlis Al-Shura and German
parliament.
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Riyadh, May 16, 2011
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-
Sheikh received here today the visiting Chinese Procurator-General Cao Jianming
and the accompanying delegation.
success in his mission in contributing to strengthening further the bilateral
relations between the two friendly countries, particularly at the parliamentary
level.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and means of enhancing
cooperation in various fields, especially parliamentary relations between the
Majlis Al-Shura and the Belgian Parliament, and activating the role of the Saudi-Belgian
Parliamentary Friendship Committees to serve the interests of the two friendly
peoples and countries.
The meeting was attended by Director General of Majlis Public Relations and
Information, Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Othman Al-Sughair.
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Riyadh, May 14, 2011
The General Authority of the Shura Council at its fifth meeting of the acts
of the third year for the fifth session, held today under the chairmanship of
His Excellency the Speaker of the Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh Discussed a number of issues and referred a number of
committee reports to the Council's agenda for the next period.
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Riyadh, May 11, 2011
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-
Sheikh received here today the visiting Chinese Procurator-General Cao Jianming
and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest
in addition to ways of enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials
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Riyadh, May 10, 2011 SPA
The Committee on Social Affairs and Family and youth in the Shura Council, Met
with a delegation from the National Center for Youth Research at King Saud University,
in the framework of the visit by a delegation of the headquarters of the Centre
of the Council.
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Riyadh, May 9, 2011
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Shura Council held its 29th ordinary session here today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Shura Council Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Shura
Council approved a draft agreement on cooperation in research and peaceful uses
of outer space between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
government of the Republic of Ukraine.
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Buraydah, May 3, 2011 SPA
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim
region received in his office Committee on Social Affairs and Youth Advisory
Council who is currently visiting the region.
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Riyadh, May 3, 2011
The Committee on Transport, Communications and Information Technology Discussed
the report of the General Authority for Civil Aviation in the presence of executive
vice president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation Abdul-Aziz bin Abd
al-Karim Angari, and a number of senior officials in the General Assembly.
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Riyadh, May 2, 2011
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today the ambassador of Argentina to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Sergio Cerda.
During the meeting, they reviewed the topics and issues of common interest between
the Kingdom and Argentina, and ways to strengthen bilateral relations in various
fields, especially parliamentary ties between Majlis Al-Shura and the Parliament
of Argentina. They also discussed means of activating the role of the Saudi-Argentinean
Parliamentary Friendship Committee to serve the interests of the two friendly
peoples and countries.
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April 2011, SPA
His Excellency Speaker of the Shura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al-Sheikh, accompanied by several members of the Council today visited the headquarters
of Saudi Arabian Airlines in Jeddah, where he met His Excellency the Director
General of Saudi Arabian Airlines Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Melhem
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April 29, 2011 SPA
Shura Council discusses next week's draft agreements and memoranda of understanding
between Saudi Arabia and a number of friendly countries, and annual performance
report of the General Organization of Ports and the Ministry of Labour.
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April 28, 2011 SPA
His Excellency the Minister of State for the Middle East of the British Foreign
ministry Alistair Burt Met with Chairman of the Parliamentary Friendship Committee
Arabia British Council, Abdel Rahman Bin Ahmad Al-Yami, in the scope of his
visit to Saudi.
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April 28, 2011 SPA
His Excellency Speaker of Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh received in his office in Riyadh, the U.S. member of Congress,
Democrat of Minnesota, Keith Ellison and his accompanying delegation currently
visiting the Kingdom
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Washington, April 9, 2011
Saudi Majlis Al-Shura delegation headed by the Chairman of Saudi-U.S. Parliamentary
Friendship Committee Eng. Osama bin Mohammed Makki Kurdi held a meeting here
last night with U.S. National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations.
During the meeting, the Council's President and Executive Director John Duke
Anthony commended the efforts exerted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud for the enhancement of Saudi-U.S. relations.
They also discussed issues of common concern and ways for the enhancement of
relations between the two countries.
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Riyadh, March 20, 2011
Prince Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Province, received here
today the President of Spanish Senate Javier Rojo and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common concern.
The meeting was attended by Prince Mohammed Ibn Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, Special
Advisor to the Governor of Riyadh Province; Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh
Dr. Abdullah Ibn Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Member of Majlis Al-Shura
Mohammed bin Homoud Al-Rashid; and Advisor to the Governor of Riyadh Province
Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al-Awwad.
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Riyadh, April 03, 2011
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 17th ordinary session here today.
In a statement issued today during the session, Majlis Al-Shoura strongly denounced
the irresponsible statement issued by the National Security and Foreign Policy
Committee of the Iranian Parliament which contained false allegations and flagrant
assault against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Majlis Al-Shoura also condemned
these fabrications which run counter to Islamic principles, international norms
and laws, and principles of good-neighborliness.
The claims of the Iranian National Security Committee ignite ugly sectarian
flames that should be avoided by every rational person who puts the nation's
best interests ahead of all other considerations, the Majlis Al-Shoura statement
said.
'While Iran blatantly intervenes in the affairs of the region, the National
Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament accuses the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of interventions,' the Majlis Al-Shoura statement added.
Majlis Al-Shoura's statement stressed that upsetting the security and stability
of any GCC Member State constitutes a direct harm to the security and stability
of all GCC Member States as stipulated in agreements signed by GCC Member States.
Majlis Al-Shoura's statement commended all stances of and steps by GCC Member
States to preserve their security and protect their stability.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said Majlis Al-Shura
approved a draft agreement on cooperation in the field of combating terrorism,
organized crime and illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
between the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the government of
the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Majlis Al-Shura also approved the accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to
the Grains Trade Convention (GTC, 1995) as of September 1, 2010.
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Riyadh 3 April , 2011 SPA
Extend the service of His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak,
Assistant Speaker of Shura Council for four years, with effect from 29.4.1432
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Riyadh, 2 April 2, 2011 SPA
His Excellency Assistant Speaker of Shura Council, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah
Al-Barrak, the headquarters of the Council today of total quality management
program implemented by the Department of Planning and Development Council in
cooperation with the Institute of Public Administration as a special target
incumbents leadership and oversight in the Shura Council
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Riyadh, March 20, 2011
Prince Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Province, received here
today the President of Spanish Senate Javier Rojo and his accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common concern.
The meeting was attended by Prince Mohammed Ibn Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, Special
Advisor to the Governor of Riyadh Province; Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh
Dr. Abdullah Ibn Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Member of Majlis Al-Shura
Mohammed bin Homoud Al-Rashid; and Advisor to the Governor of Riyadh Province
Dr. Awwad Bin Saleh Al-Awwad
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London, March 17, 2011
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the British Foreign and Commonwealth
Office Alistair Burt met here on Tuesday with a delegation of Saudi-British
Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Majlis Al-Shura headed by the Committee's
Chairman Eng. Abdulrahman Bin Ahmad Al-Yami currently visiting Britain. During
the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the
United Kingdom in various fields and ways of enhancing them particularly in
political, economic, trade, education and health fields.
The meeting was attended by Acting Chargأ© D'affaires of the Saudi Embassy to
the United Kingdom Abdulrahman Al- Suhaibani. The Shura delegation has also
met with a number of officials at the Department of Counter-Terrorism at the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office and discussed with them ways of strengthening
international cooperation to combat terrorism and dry up its funding sources.
The delegation also has visited the British Parliament and met with Saudi-British
Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the House of Commons.
They discussed ways of strengthening Saudi-British relations in various fields,
particularly in the parliamentary spheres. The meeting was attended by Prince
Sultan Ibn Fahd Ibn Abdullah, Head of Political Affairs Section at the Saudi
Embassy
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March 16, 2011
The President of Spanish Senate Javier Rojo will pay a three-day official visit
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting on Friday at the invitation of the
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
During his visit, the Spanish official will hold talks with a number of Saudi
senior officials on means of promoting parliamentary relations between the two
countries.
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Riyadh, March 01, 2011
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura received here today the Ambassador of the Republic
of South Africa to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Sadiq Jaafar.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and reviewed the topics and
issues of common interest between the Kingdom and South Africa, and ways to
strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields,
especially parliamentary relations between Majlis Al-Shura and the South African
Parliament.
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Riyadh,Feb 13, 2011
Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak,
received here today Member of Spanish House of Representatives and Official
Spokesman of the Popular Party Group at Foreign Relations Committee, Gustavo
Manuel, who is currently visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Also, Dr. Talal Bin Mahmoud Dahi, the Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee
of Majlis Al-Shura held a meeting with Manuel.
During the meetings, they reviewed a number of topics and issues of common interest
between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Spain, and ways to strengthen bilateral
relations between the two countries in various fields, especially parliamentary
relations.
The meetings were attended by Spanish Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Pablo Bravo
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Doha,Feb 09, 2011
Arab Parliamentary Union concluded its 17th Conference here today. The delegation
of Saudi Arabia to the Conference was headed by the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura
Sheikh Dr.Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
In its statement, the Conference emphasized the importance of achieving Arab
solidarity, closing ranks to confront the challenges facing the Arab nations,
and overcoming the difficulties hindering their development and progress.
The Conference said that Arab solidarity forms a major foundation for strengthening
the capabilities of Arab countries, and it is an effective tool to unite the
potentials of the Arab nations, provide the factors of a comprehensive development,
develop democracy, protect human rights, and strengthen the international positions
of all Arab countries
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Riyadh,Feb 09, 2011
Vice Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar received
here today Bahrain's Attorney General Dr Ali bin Fadhel Al-Buainain and his
accompanying delegation, currently on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Dr Hajjar affirmed the depth and strength of relations between
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in various fields.
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Riyadh, Feb 06, 2011
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the 17th Conference of Arab
Parliamentary Union due to be held in Doha, Qatar on Monday.
The Saudi delegation to the Conference will be headed by Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura,
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh who said in a press
statement that the Majlis is keen through its participation in the Conference
to achieve the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Deputy King and the Second Deputy Premier on calling
for Arab unity and solidarity.
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Riyadh, Feb 06, 2011
Majlis Al-Shura will hold the first session of the third year of its fifth term
on Sunday during which the Majlis will form its 13 specialized committees.
The Majlis will name Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen and members of the committees.
The Majlis, then, will ratify a free trade zone agreement between the Cooperation
Council for the Arab States of The Gulf (GCC) and Singapore, and will discuss
an annual report of the Agricultural Development Fund for the fiscal year 2009-2010.
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Rabat, Jan 28, 2011
The Saudi Ambassador to Morocco Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Bishr held a
lunch party for the visiting Saudi Majlis Al-Shura's delegation. The banquet
was attended by Moroccan Speaker of Counselors’ Council Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh
Bidallah.
Majlis Al-Shura's visiting delegation, who are members of the Saudi Moroccan
Parliamentary Friendship Association, was led by Dr. Khider bin Eilayian Al-Qurashi.
During the event, matters of concern to the two chambers were reviewed.
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Rabat, Jan 28, 2011br>
Moroccan Foreign Minister Altayeb Al-Fasi Al-Fihri praised the firm and well-established
bilateral relations and the ties binding the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Kingdom of Morocco, in the light of the dual care of Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
In a press statement, following a meeting with a Saudi delegation of Majlis
Al-Shura, Al-Fihri hailed the role played by Saudi Arabia under the wise leadership
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz, his Crown
Prince and the Second Deputy Premier, to achieve peace, stability and security
in the Arab world, pointing out the harmony and homogeneousness of points of
view of both kingdoms towards various issues at the regional and international
arenas.
The Saudi delegation was led by member of Majlis Al-Shura Khider bin Eilyian
Al-Qurashi who is also presiding over the Saudi-Moroccan parliamentary friendship
committee.
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Riyadh, Safar Jan 24, 2011
Dr Al-Quraishi expressed Saudi Arabia's special appreciation for the Moroccan
government and people emanating from the complete conformity of views, and consensus
and stances towards various issues, especially in the Arab arena.
He also noted that the leaderships of the two countries are always keen on coordination
and joint action for the support of these relations and moving them on an advanced
and forward path, reflecting a true dedication of the fraternal cooperation
and relations that brings together the Arab brothers
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Riyadh, Safar Jan 23, 2011
A delegation of the Shura Council led by chairman of Saudi-Moroccan Parliamentary
Friendship Committee and Member of Al Shura Council Dr. Khidr bin Olayan Al-Qurashi
will start on Tuesday an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.
This visit comes within the framework of boosting bilateral relations between
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Morocco in the political, economic
and social fields, strengthening cooperation and joint action at the level of
parliamentary relations among the Shura Council and the Assemblies of Advisers
and Councillors of Morocco.
During the visit, the delegation will meet with a number of senior Moroccan
officials and the Presidents of the Assemblies of Advisers and Councillors of
Morocco. The delegation will also discuss cooperation in various fields particularly
at the level of parliamentary relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and Morocco.
The delegation will include a number of the Shura Council members: Sheikh Suleiman
bin Abdullah Al-Majed, Mohammad bin Hamoud Al-Rasheed, Dr. Sadqah bin Yahya
Fadel, Dr. Abdullah bin Salem Al-Matani and Dr. Nawaf bin Badah Al-Fagam.
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Riyadh, Jan 20, 2011
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
extended gratitude to and appreciation of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nahyan,
President of United Arab Emirates, for patronizing the sessions of the Union
of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Conference which concluded its
session, recently, in Abu Dhabi.
In a press statement, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh expressed gratitude, too, to the UAE
Federal National Assembly for the efforts it exerted to make the meetings a
success, wishing that the adopted recommendations may enhance Islamic parliamentary
presence in all forums.
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Riyadh, Jan. 20, 2011
Member of Majlis Al-Shura and Chairman of Saudi-Japanese Parliamentary
Friendship Committee Eng. Mohsin bin Mohammed Al-Zakari met here today Member
of Japan's Diet and Deputy Chairman of Saudi-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship
Committee Teruhiko Mashiko and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing parliamentary relations between Majlis Al-Shura and Japan's
Diet.
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Abu-Dhabi,Jan 19, 2011
On behalf of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zaid Al Nahyan, President of
the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al-Qasemi, Member of the
Supreme Council of the UAE and Governor of the Emirate of Ras Al-Khaimah, opened
the Second Extraordinary Conference for the Parliamentary Union of the member
parties of the Organization of Islamic Conference, hosted by the Federal National
Council of the UAE here today, wishing the conference every success.
Addressing the conference, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim, Speaker
of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, confirmed the keenness
of the Kingdom's government and people and their care for the issue of Al-Quds,
condemning the systematic Israeli procedures to judaize the holy Islamic city.
Emanating from its religious and political responsibility, the Kingdom has advocated
the cause of this holy city at Arab, Islamic and international platforms, he
said, referring to a number of statements issued by the Saudi government and
Shura Council on the issue.
He called for confronting with all possible and legitimate political, legal,
and religious means the Israeli plan aiming at changing the religious and cultural
nature of the city, warning from the hazardous implications of the Israeli plan,
first of all is restructuring the character of the city according to the Zionist
ideology and embodying the principle of demographic purity for the Zionist entity.
He expressed the Kingdom's concern over Israeli’s rejection to join the treaty
on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, leaving its nuclear program unchecked
by international inspection and control teams, thus exposing the entire region's
security and stability to devastating dangers.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia's call for securing the right of using nuclear energy
for peaceful purposes for all member countries of the region.
Shura Council's speaker tackled the issue of the UAE three islands, calling
for a peaceful solution according to the international law principle, including
the option of resorting to the International Justice Tribunal.
He also reiterated his country’s position towards the terrorist acts that
took place in Alexandria, Egypt, noting that this work categorically contradicts
Islamic instructions and other divine religions who call for tolerance and peace.
Al Al-Sheikh called for a unified Islamic nation and comprehensive development
aiming at eliminating poverty, spreading moderation and creating into being
Muslim innovators, industrialists and Islamic technology.
He drew the attention to the fact that the conference should come out with an
Islamic unified and effective position to face all challenges engulfing the
nation. He also called for forging the appropriate mechanism to implement the
Arab peace initiative.
Saudi Shura Council's delegation includes Sheikh Mohammed Alsa'adan, Dr. Mufleh
Al-Rasheedi, Dr. Ali Al-Ghamdi and Dr. Abdullah Al-Dhafeeri.
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Riyadh, January 16, 2011
The Shura Council has approved during the meeting the seventy-third
for the second year of the fifth session, held today under the chairmanship
of His Excellency the Speaker of the Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh to amend some articles of the commercial mortgage issued
by Royal Decree No. (M / 75) and the date of 11.21.1424 e, and reconsideration
of the Royal Decree No. (M / 14) and the date of 16.04.1421 e your order payment
of the debt outstanding in the event of bankruptcy, returned to the Council
pursuant to Article (17) of the Shura Council
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Riyadh, January 16, 2011
The Speaker of the Canadian Parliament, Dr. Noel Knisla explained
that the most important factors that promote international relations and bilateral
relations between the countries is reflected in the personal relations between
the people themselves that could be strengthen dialogue.
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Riyadh, Jan 16, 2011
Speaker of Shoura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today Dr. Noأ«l A. Kinsella, the Speaker
of the Canadian Senate, and his accompanying delegation within the framework
of their official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia lasting for several days.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah held talks with the Speaker of the Canadian Senate and his
accompanying delegation and stressed the depth of the distinguished relations
between the two friendly countries in the political, economic, cultural and
educational fields. He also lauded the parliamentary relations between the Shura
Council and the Canadian Parliament.
The Speaker of the Canadian Senate valued the great efforts exerted by the man
of peace, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, and his hard work towards achieving peace, security, stability and
prosperity for all peoples of the world and his humanitarian initiative for
dialogue among followers of religions and civilizations. He praised the friendly
relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Canada.
During the meeting, both sides discussed issues of common interest between the
two countries and reviewed cooperation in the political, economical and social
fields. They also exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the fields
of agriculture, education, development, investment and exchange of educational
experiences and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Shura Council
and the Canadian Parliament.
The Speaker of the Canadian Senate was briefed on the Shura Council.
On the other hand, Saudi-Canadian Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Al-Shura
Council led by Eng. Osamah held here today a meeting with the Speaker of the
Canadian Senate.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in the political,
economical, social, cultural and educational fields
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Riyadh, Jan 12, 2011
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, chaired here on Sunday evening a joint meeting of Majlis'
two specialized committees in the presence of the Minister of Labor Eng. Adel
Bin Mohammad Faqih.
In his speech, the Minister of Labor emphasized the Ministry's keenness and
interest in cooperation and communication with Majlis Al-Shura and its specialized
agencies to discuss all matters, to overcome obstacles and to find solutions
and systems that improve the performance of the Ministry of Labor.
The meeting discussed a number of topics, including a proposal submitted by
a number of members of Majlis Al-Shura on the reduction of visa fees recruitment,
residence permits for domestic workers, employment of Saudis in the private
sector, and Saudization of taxis.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Labor Dr. Abdulwahid bin Khalid
Al-Hameed.
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Riyadh, Jan 11, 2011
Saudi-Danish Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Al-Shura
Council led by Dr. Salem bin Ali Al-Qahtani held here today a meeting with Danish
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Christian Konigsfeldt.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two
countries in all the fields.
They also discussed ways to enhance cooperation at the level of bilateral parliamentary
relations between Al Shura Council and the Danish Parliament.
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Riyadh, Jan 03, 2011
The speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al
Asheikh received here today a number of Saudi media men taking part in an ongoing
training course organized by Al-Shura under the title of Parliamentary Media.
Majlis Al-Shura is doing its best to realize the directives of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his aspirations
that Al-Shura will broaden its compass to tackle as wide as possible of common
citizens' interests in a transparent atmosphere, Al Asheikh said
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Riyadh,January 2, 2011
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today Iraqi Ambassador to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia Ghanim Alwan Al-Jumaili.
During the meeting, the Iraqi Ambassador conveyed to Dr. Al-Al-Sheik a message
from the Speaker of Iraqi House of Representatives Osama Abdul Aziz Najifi related
to bilateral relations between the two councils.
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Riyadh, Dec. 28, 2010,
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh met here today Turkish Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ali Shahin.
During the meeting, they reviewed ways of enhancing relations between the two
countries, particularly in the economic fields. They also discussed prospects
of parliamentary cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and Turkish Parliament.
The two sides stressed the important role of Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship
Committee in supporting and strengthening the relations between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
Following the meeting, the Turkish Parliament Speaker accompanied by the Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura toured Majlis Al-Shoura.
Yesterday evening, Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh held a dinner party in honor of Turkish Parliament Speaker
Mohammad Ali Shahin and the accompanying delegation.
The party was attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh,Dec. 27, 2010
Turkish Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ali Shahin arrived here
today on a several-day visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the invitation
of Majlis Al-Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
At King Khalid International Airport, Shahin was received by Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh
and a number of officials.
During his visit, Shahin will meet a number of Saudi senior officials and will
hold talks with Majlis Al-Shura Speaker on ways of enhancing parliamentary relations
between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Dec. 27, 2010
Vice-Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah
Hajjar met here today a delegation of the Office of the High Commissioner for
Human Rights (OHCHR).
During the meeting, Dr. Bandar briefed the delegation on the efforts exerted
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and the
Second Deputy Premier in the field of human rights.
The Vice-Speaker also briefed the delegation on the tasks of Majlis Al-Shura.
For their part, the members of the delegation pointed out that the visit aims
at enhancing the relations between the OHCHR and Majlis Al-Shura.
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Riyadh,December 24, 2010 SPA
His Excellency the President of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr.
Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh decision to form a committee headed
by Deputy Chairman of the Council, Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar and
membership of a number of members of the Shura Council to study the effect of
the media and the prospects for development.
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Berne, 03 Muharram 1432
His Excellency the President of the Swiss parliamentarian Jean
Rooney said that relations between the two countries, growing stronger and stronger,
stressing his country's desire to further develop the cooperation relations
with Saudi Arabia in various fields, especially economic and parliamentary elections.
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Riyadh, Muharram 02, 1432
Prince Salman Ibn Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh Province,
received here today the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics
concerning Majlis Al-Shura.
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Riyadh, Muharram 01, 1432
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz
Al Saud, has expressed his thanks to the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr.
Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the Majlis' members, for
their noble feelings following an indisposition, also thanking them for congratulating
him on the success of Hajj season.
In a reply cable, the King said, ' We thank you for your noble feelings. We
pray to Allah Almighty for bestowing constant good health upon all people, and
also for crowning our efforts with grand success in the service of pilgrims
to perform their Hajj rituals easily and comfortably.'
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Damascus, Dhu Al-Hijjah 24, 1431
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh stressed Tuesday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed that the Palestinian cause,
which is the issue of the whole nation, should be presented as a major cause
in any Arab, Islamic or International conferences.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on the sidelines of the 5th session
of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly currently in progress in Damascus, he pointed
out that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has adopted a number of initiatives to
resolve the crisis between the Arabs and Israel, and adopted dialogue between
the followers of religions and civilizations, which was called for by the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, in addition to
the Kingdom's contribution to resolving the problems of poverty and development
at G-20.
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Damascus, Dhu Al-Hijjah 22, 1431
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Received here today Saudi Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh currently
on a visit to Syria.
The Speaker conveyed greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz,
and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior
to President Al-Assad.
Al Asheikh voiced gratitude at Syria's hosting of the 5th Asian Parliaments
Assembly conference hoping it will conclude positively for the good of the two
Muslim and Arab nations.
In turn, the Syrian President asked the Speaker to convey his greetings and
congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for the successful
operation he, recently, underwent.
During the reception, they reviewed the agenda of the conference, the situation
in the region and other developments on Arab and regional arenas.
The meeting was attended by the Speaker of Syrian parliament Mahmud Al-Abrash
and Saudi Ambassador to Syria Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Ayfan.
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Hijjah 21, 1431
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim
Al Asheikh is to lead a Saudi delegation participating in the second Asian Parliaments
Assembly Conference to be held on Sunday in Damascus, under the auspices of
Syrian President Basher Al-Assad.
In a statement he made to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on this occasion, Dr. Al
Asheikh pointed out Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's endeavors, represented by Majlis
Al-Shura, to back the Asian Parliaments Assembly, a fact that reflects the clout
of the Kingdom under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, both on regional and international stages.
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Hijjah 21
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim
Al Asheikh is to lead a Saudi delegation participating in the second Asian Parliaments
Assembly Conference to be held on Sunday in Damascus, under the auspices of
Syrian President Basher Al-Assad.
In a statement he made to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on this occasion, Dr. Al
Asheikh pointed out Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's endeavors, represented by Majlis
Al-Shura, to back the Asian Parliaments Assembly, a fact that reflects the clout
of the Kingdom under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, both on regional and international stages.
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Abu Dhabi, Dhu Al-Hijjah 16, 1431
The Speakers of Saudi Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad
bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh led the Saudi delegation to the 4th session of speakers
and heads of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Shura, National and Representatives
Councils (Parliaments) which concluded here today.
The meeting lauded the outcome of the participation of Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz in the G20 Summit in Toronto, Canada
and his speech at the meeting, which was full of wisdom, insight, keenness and
balanced outlook for a more shinning world for all countries and communities.
They extended congratulations to the King for the prominent success of this
year's Hajj performance, thanked the Kingdom's exerted efforts in order to develop
and expand holy rites, and highlighted services and facilities it offers to
make it easier and safe for pilgrims to perform the 5th holy ritual in Islam.
The final session expressed appreciation and comfort for the co-visit of the
King and the Syrian President to Lebanon and its consequences that led to rapprochement
in points of view between Syria and Lebanon.
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Abu Dhabi, Dhu Al-Hijjah 16 1431
The Speakers of Shura Council, Representatives and Nations of
The Cooperation Council for The Arab States of The Gulf (GCC), started here
today their 4th periodical meeting.
The delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the meeting was headed by Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
The meeting discussed the GCC joint parliamentarian actions at local, regional
and international arenas.
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Riyadh November 8, 2010
His Excellency Speaker of the Albanian Parliament Iosefina Toubali
noted of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia positions under the leadership of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the service of
Islamic and international issues in an effort to bring peace and stability in
various parts of the world.
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Riyadh November 7, 2010
Speaker of Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh arrived to Tirana today on an official visit to the Republic
of Albania at the official invitation he received by His Excellency the President
of the Albanian Parliament.
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Riyadh November 6, 2010 SPA
Speaker of Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh started an official visit to the Republic of Albania at the
official invitation he received from His Excellency the President of the Albanian
Parliament Iosevia Toubali.
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October 27, 2010 SPA
His Excellency Vice-Speaker of the Shura Council, Dr. Bandar
bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar in his office Excellencies heads of delegations and
members of the financial regulatory authorities are members of the Group of
Arab participants in the meetings of the Executive Board and the Forty-third
of the Arab Group of Supreme Audit Institutions held in Riyadh.
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October 27, 2010 SPA
The Committee on Housing, water, public services, "one of the
specialized committees of Shura Council," a meeting at the Council today, chaired
by Council member Mohamed bin Abdullah Alqoihs, to discuss a number of topics
on its agenda.
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 17, 1431 / Oct.
25, 2010, SPA
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received separately here today Iraqi Ambassador to
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ghanim Alwan Al-Jumaili and Finnish Ambassador-designate
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Jarno Syrjala.
During the meetings, issues of common interest were discussed and ways of enhancing
parliamentary relations were reviewed.
The meetings were attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, October 24, 2010
The Shura Council has agreed at its third regular session held
today under the chairmanship of His Excellency the Speaker of the Shura Council
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh to the Ministry of Trade
and Industry, a comprehensive review of the foundations of incentives offered
to domestic factories to enhance their competitiveness, and the separation of
industry on trade in the Ministry of independent.
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Riyadh, October 23, 2010
A delegation from the Shura Council under the chairmanship of
His Excellency the Secretary General of the Council, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah
Al-Ghamdi at the second meeting of the Coordinating Committee parliamentary
and external relations of the Secretaries-General of GCC, which will begin its
work in Kuwait on Monday and lasts for two days
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 12, 1431 / Oct.
20, 2010, SPA
Under the chairmanship of Majlis Al-Shura Member Dr. Salim bin
Ali Al-Qahtani, the Saudi-Norwegian Parliamentary Friendship Committee held
a meeting here today with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Espen
Barth Eide who is currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest to the two countries
in addition to ways of enhancing parliamentary relations between Majlis Al-Shura
and Norwegian parliament.
The meeting was attended by members of the Committee and Norwegian Ambassador
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Carl Wibye.
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Madrid, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 12, 1431, Oct 20,
2010, SPA
Prince Saud Ibn Naif Ibn Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Spain
hosted here on Tuesday evening a dinner party in honor of Speaker of Saudi Majlis
Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and his accompanying
delegation currently on a visit to Spain.
The party was attended by President of the Spanish Senate Javier Rojo, a number
of Spanish officials, and Arab ambassadors accredited to Spain.
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Madrid, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 12, 1431, Oct 20,
2010, SPA
The Speaker of Saudi Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin
Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation, currently
on a visit to Spain, met here today with the President of the Spanish Senate
Javier Rojo.
During the meeting, Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh praised the significant role played
by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud
and Spain's King Juan Carlos to strengthen relations between the two countries
in various fields, noting that the visit comes in continuation of Saudi Arabia's
approach to contact with various countries for its interests and the issues
of Arab and Islamic nations.
On his part, Rojo described Saudi-Spanish ties as distinguished and growing
stronger since the exchange of visits between King Juan Carlos and the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz, stressing his country's
desire for further development of cooperation with Saudi Arabia in economic
and parliamentary fields, and highly appreciating its balanced position towards
the issues of the region.
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Madrid, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 11, 1431 / Oct.
19, 2010, SPA
King Juan Carlos of Spain received here today Majlis Al-Shura
Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
During the meeting, King Juan Carlos praised the important role of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in achieving political and economic stability
worldwide.
King Juan Carlos also praised the initiatives of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques for peace in the Middle East and rapprochement among the followers of
religions, civilizations and cultures in order to establish stability and promote
dialogue among the peoples of the world.
The King of Spain also said that the relations between the two countries have
received great support since the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
to Spain in 2007 which contributed to enhancing these relations and witnessed
the signing of a number of agreements in various fields.
King Juan Carlos also sent his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
the Crown Prince and the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
For his part, Majlis Al-Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,
the Crown Prince, the Second Deputy Premier and the people of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia to King Juan Carlos, wishing the people of Spain further progress
and prosperity.
Majlis Al-Shura Speaker said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has close ties
with Spain in political, economic and parliamentary fields.
The meeting addressed a number of issues of common interest to the two countries.
The reception was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Spain Prince Saud bin Naif
bin Abdulaziz and President of the Spanish Senate Javier Rojo.
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Madrid, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 09, 1431 / Oct.
17, 2010, SPA
Saudi Ambassador to Spain Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz
received here today the Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation.
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura is currently on a visit to Spain at the invitation
of the President of the Spanish Senate Javier Rojo.
The reception was attended by members of the Saudi diplomatic corps in Madrid
and a number of senior officials of Spain.
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 09, 1431 / Oct.
17, 2010, SPA
Presided over by its Deputy Speaker Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed
bin Hamzah Hajjar, Majlis Al-Shura held its 51st ordinary session here today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura approved a request for ratification of amendments made to some of the
documents during the 24th Universal Postal Congress held in 2008 in Geneva.
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Riyadh, Dhu Al-Qa'dah 3, 1431/Oct 11,
2010, SPA
Presided over speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim
Al Asheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 50th session here today.
In a statement made to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, Secretary
General of Al-Shura Dr. Muhammad Al-Ghamdi said that Al-Shura approved a draft
of agreement on cooperation between Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Indian Trust
Press of India.
On the other hand, Al-Shura approved also another draft of memorandum of cooperation
in scientific and educational between the Ministry of Higher Education and the
Turkish Council of Higher Education.
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Tokyo, Shawwal 29, 1431H. / October 08
, 2010
Yukio Hatoyama, Former Prime Minister of Japan, has received
here Al Shura Council's delegation led by Eng. Abdulmhsen bin Mohammad Al-Zakari,
Al-Shura member and Head of Saudi-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Committee.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries
and issues of common interest.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Abdulaziz Turkistani.
On the other hand, the Saudi delegation of Al Shura Council and members of Saudi-Japanese
Parliamentary Friendship Committee in the Japanese House of Representatives
held a meeting.
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Singapore, Shawwal 20, 1431/Sept 29,
2010
The delegation of Majlis Al-Shura headed by Chairman of Saudi-Singaporean
Parliamentary Friendship Committee Eng. Abdulmohsen Bin Mohammed Alzukari met
here today with Singaporean Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zain Al-Abidin
Rasheed, in the presence of Saudi Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Singapore Dr.
Jamil bin Mahmoud Mirdad.
The delegation also met with Singaporean Minister of State for Trade Affairs
Lee Yi Shyan.
During the meetings, they reviewed issues of common interest between the two
countries.
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Riyadh Shawwal 19, 1431/Sept 28, 2010
Majlis Al-Shura has won governmental e- Leadership Award organized
by e-government transactions for its Program 'Shawer.'
Majlis Al-Shura's Assistant Speaker Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak,
has received the award during the opening ceremony of National Conference for
Electronic Transactions in Riyadh, patronized on behalf of the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud by Minister of Communications
and Information Technology Eng. Mohammed Jamil bin Ahmed Mulla.
Majlis Al-Shura is applying 'Shawer' Program in implementation of the King's
directives for application of e-government
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Riyadh, Shawwal 18, 1431 / Sept. 27,
2010
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 46th ordinary session here
today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura approved a draft agreement on reciprocal promotion and protection of
investments between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Czech Republic.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 17, 1431 / Sept. 26,
2010
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Majlis Al-Shura held its 45th ordinary session here
today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Al-Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that Majlis
Al-Shura approved a draft memorandum of understanding on cultural cooperation
between the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of India.
Dr. Al-Ghamdi also said that Majlis Al-Shura approved the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of San Marino
at the level of non-resident ambassador.
Majlis Al-Shura also approved a draft agreement on reciprocal exemption of taxes
and customs duties on the activities of air transport enterprises between the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr.
Al-Ghamdi said.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 17, 1431 / Sept. 26,
2010
Member of Majlis Al-Shura and Chairman of Saudi-Hungarian Parliamentary
Friendship Committee Eng. Ihsan bin Farid Abduljawad held a meeting here today
with Hungarian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Laszlo Fodor.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest and reviewed ways
of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 17, 1431 / Sept. 26,
2010
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today Saudi Ambassadors-designate to
Mexico and Kazakhstan, Hussain Asiri and Abdulmajeed Hakeem respectively.
During the meeting, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh congratulated them on their new post, wishing
them all success. Dr. Al Al-Sheikh sent his greetings to Speakers of Mexico
and Kazakhstan Parliaments
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Riyadh, Shawwal 16, 1431/Sept 25, 2010
Member of Majlis Al-Shura and Chairman of Saudi- Singaporean
Parliamentary Friendship Committee Eng. Abdulmohsen Bin Mohammad Al-Zukari,
has met here with Singaporean Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Wong
Kwok Pun.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest between
the Kingdom and Singapore, and reviewed bilateral cooperation in various fields,
particularly in economic, trade and parliamentary spheres.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 13, 1431/Sept 22, 2010
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh said Wednesday that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz, has been a pioneering leader of modernization and
reforms.
On the occasion of the Kingdom's National Day which falls on Thursday (September
23rd, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh pointed out that the King has remarkable qualities, notably
his dedication to the service of his country and citizens in all matters, and
in all provinces, in addition to his continuing commitment to update and develop
regulations in all fields.
He noted that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince
and the Second Deputy Premier has preserved Islamic fundamentals and followed
up the path of the Founder late King Abdulaziz Ibn Abdulrahman Al Saud.
The Speaker pointed out the King's continuing processes of modernization and
reforms included judiciary, economy, administration and human development, municipal
councils, education system and modernization of its curriculums, and tackling
the crises of housing, employment, and poverty phenomenon. He added that the
King has set up the principle of the national dialogue and the culture of dialogue
at home and abroad and worked for the protection of human rights in accordance
with the basic law which derives its principles from the Holy Quran and Prophet's
(PBUH) Sunnah.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 11, 1431 / Sept. 20,
2010
Majlis Al-Shura in its 44th ordinary session chaired here today
by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh approved two
memorandums of understanding with Qatar in both health and industrial arenas.
Shura also approved a draft of an agreement with Vietnam to avoid double taxation
and to prevent tax evasion on income.
Similarly, the Shura reviewed a memo of understanding on bilateral political
consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Danish Counterpart,
Secretary-General of Shuara, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said in a press
statement.
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Riyadh, Shawwal 11, 1431 / Sept. 20,
2010
Majlis Al-Shura in its 44th ordinary session chaired here today
by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh approved two
memorandums of understanding with Qatar in both health and industrial arenas.
Shura also approved a draft of an agreement with Vietnam to avoid double taxation
and to prevent tax evasion on income.
Similarly, the Shura reviewed a memo of understanding on bilateral political
consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Danish Counterpart,
Secretary-General of Shuara, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said in a press
statement.
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Geneva, July 20, 2010
The Speaker of Saudi Majlis Al Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh has reiterated the importance of the participation of
Majlis Al Shura in the 3rd World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, now in
progress in Geneva. In a press statement, he said the Kingdom under the leadership
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah Ibn Abdul-Aziz has been
playing a great and influential role at the Arab and international arenas.
"This conference is different from the previous conferences due to the nature
of topics which are on the agenda including turning the international parliamentary
union (IPU) into a governmental organization," he said. "This issues requires
more time for discussion because each state has its own view in this respect,"
he added.
Dr Al-Sheikh said the meeting held by speakers of the legislative councils in
the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council as well as the meeting of
the speakers of parliaments in the Arab countries before the convening of the
3rd World Conference were primarily aimed at promoting coordination in their
stands.
He noted that the Saudi Majlis Al-Shura has presented a paper in which it called
for canceling article 33 included in the draft of the final communiquأ© because
the issue is still under study by the parliaments. Meanwhile, He received earlier
today Speaker of the peoples' council in Syria Dr Mahmoud Al-Abrash.
They reviewed topics on the agenda of the conference as well as aspects of cooperation
between the Saudi Majlis Al-Shura and the Syrian peoples' council. He also met
with chairman of the council of advisors in Morocco Mohammed Sheikh Biyadallah.
They reviewed issues on the agenda of the conference as well as bilateral relations.
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Geneva, July 16, 2010
The Speaker of Shura Council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh arrived here today to lead the Council's delegation
to the Third World Conference of Speakers of Parliament to be opened at UN Headquarters
in Geneva on Monday.
Upon his arrival, the Speaker of Shura Council was received by Saudi Ambassador
to Switzerland Hazem Krkitli and a number of officials.
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Damascus, June 30, 2010
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
is supporting the Palestinian cause, stressing the Kingdom's firm positions
towards the Palestinian people and leadership.
'The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has exerted political effort and secured financial
aid to support the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian people need support, and
the siege imposed on Gaza should be lifted,' Dr. Al-Sheikh said.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh's remarks came in a press statement following his participation
in the extraordinary meeting of the Union of the Organizations of the Islamic
Conference Member States (PUOICM) held today in Damascus.
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Damascus, June 29, 2010
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh arrived here last night to participate
in an Extraordinary Conference of The Federation of Consultative Councils in
Member States of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), scheduled for
Wednesday at the level of speakers of Al-Shura councils and parliaments in Islamic
states under the title 'lifting of Unjust Siege on Gaza.'
At Damascus International Airport, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh was received by Speaker
of Syrian People's Assembly Dr. Mahmoud Al-Abrash and Saudi Acting Charge' D'affaires
to Syria Fawaz Al-Shaalan.
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Riyadh, June 28, 2010
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr Abdullah Ibn Mohammed Ibn Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh will participate in the extraordinary conference of the Federation
of Parliaments and Shura (Consultative) Councils in member countries of the
Organization of Islamic Conference, due to be held in Damascus on Wednesday.
The meeting will also deal with the siege imposed on Gaza by the Israeli Occupation
Forces.
It is worth mentioning that Majlis Al-Shura is one of the founders of the Federation.
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Riyadh, June 28, 2010
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr Abdullah Ibn Mohammed Ibn Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh will participate in the extraordinary conference of the Federation
of Parliaments and Shura (Consultative) Councils in member countries of the
Organization of Islamic Conference, due to be held in Damascus on Wednesday.
The meeting will also deal with the siege imposed on Gaza by the Israeli Occupation
Forces.
It is worth mentioning that Majlis Al-Shura is one of the founders of the Federation.
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Riyadh, June 27, 2010
Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh received
here today Faisal Muallah, Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, Turki Al-Madi and Abdurrahman
Aba Nami, the Saudi ambassadors designate to Sudan, the Czech Republic, Argentina
and Venezuela respectively.
He urged them to work for cementing Saudi relations with these countries.
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Beirut, June 22, 2010
Assistant Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura Dr Abdul-Rahman Al-Barak
and his accompanying delegation has visited the museum of Late Lebanese literary
man: Ameen Al-Rayhani.
On arrival at the venue of the Museum, they were greeted by Dr Albert Al-Rayhani
who highlighted the existing historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and Lebanon.
On his part, Al-Barak praised the important cultural and national role played
by the Late Al-Rayhani.
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Riyadh, June 21, 2010
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia James Smith.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and the
Congress.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar, Deputy Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura; and a number of officials.
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Riyadh, June 20, 2010
Under the chairmanship of Majlis Al-Shura Member Dr. Mohammed
bin Saad Al-Salem, the 4th Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee held a meeting
here today with Ekaterine Meiering-Mikadze, the Georgian Ambassador to Kuwait
and non-Resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and reviewed ways of enhancing
parliamentary cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and Georgian Parliament
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Riyadh, June 21, 2010
The Speaker of Majlis Al-Shura, Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh received here today U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia James Smith.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between Majlis Al-Shura and the
Congress.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar, Deputy Speaker
of Majlis Al-Shura; and a number of officials.
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Riyadh, March 15, 2010
Presided over by Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Yami, Shura Council
member and President of the 2nd Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Shura
Council, the Committee held here yesterday an acquaintance dinner party for
ambassadors of the United Kingdom; Republic of Ireland; Republic of Ghana; Republic
of Sierra Leone, and Republic of Niger accredited to the Kingdom.
In a press statement, Eng. Al-Yami made clear that the Committee aims to hold
such acquaintance ceremonies to activate its works and achieve its goals by
enhancing the process of parliamentary diplomacy and activating the channels
of communication and bilateral relations between the Shura Council and the parliaments
in those countries.
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Riyadh, March 23, 2010
Assistant Speaker of Shura Council Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah
Al-Barrak, received here today Chairman of Foundation of Islam and the West,
Dr. Francis Lamont, who is currently visiting the Kingdom within the guests
of the 25th Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture.
During the meeting, efforts of the Foundation in serving Islam and Muslims in
France and the march of the Shoura Council of Saudi Arabia, its mechanism of
working and its specialized agencies were discussed.
In a press statement, Eng. Al-Yami made clear that the Committee aims to hold
such acquaintance ceremonies to activate its works and achieve its goals by
enhancing the process of parliamentary diplomacy and activating the channels
of communication and bilateral relations between the Shura Council and the parliaments
in those countries.
In a press statement, Eng. Al-Yami made clear that the Committee aims to hold
such acquaintance ceremonies to activate its works and achieve its goals by
enhancing the process of parliamentary diplomacy and activating the channels
of communication and bilateral relations between the Shura Council and the parliaments
in those countries.
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Riyadh, March 19, 2010
Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, Member of the Legal, Legislative
and Human Rights Committee at the Saudi Shura Council, was elected as Deputy
Speaker of Arab Transitional Parliament at elections held at the headquarters
of Syria Peoples Assembly in Damascus, it was reported here today. In a statement
following his winning with majority, Al-Shammari said the four-year-old Arab
parliament has made great strides, qualifying it to become a permanent parliament
according to Arab leaders vision.
forthcoming Arab summit in Libya for endorsement. During the meeting, the parliament
discussed reports by its standing committees in the field of foreign, political,
national security, legislative, legal, human rights, social, cultural, women,
youths, economic and financial affairs. In a statement, Dr. Huda bint Amer,
Speaker of the Arab Transitional Parliament, quoted a report by the Foreign,
Political and National Security Affairs Committee as calling for adopting the
resistance option to solve the occupation in the Palestinian territories.
The report also underscored the importance of extraditing the culprits who committed
the assassination of HAMAS leader Mahmoud Al-Mabhouh in Dubai.
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Damascus, March 17, 2010
Arab Transitional Parliament members concluded here today meetings
of their four permanent committees, in preparation to convene for the first
session of the Parliament on Thursday.
A Shoura Council delegation will represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the
first session of the Arab Transitional Parliament.
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Riyadh, March 15, 2010
Presided over by Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Yami, Shura Council
member and President of the 2nd Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Shura
Council, the Committee held here yesterday an acquaintance dinner party for
ambassadors of the United Kingdom; Republic of Ireland; Republic of Ghana; Republic
of Sierra Leone, and Republic of Niger accredited to the Kingdom.
In a press statement, Eng. Al-Yami made clear that the Committee aims to hold
such acquaintance ceremonies to activate its works and achieve its goals by
enhancing the process of parliamentary diplomacy and activating the channels
of communication and bilateral relations between the Shura Council and the parliaments
in those countries.
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Riyadh, Mar 08
The Shura Council held here today a session presided over by
chairman of the council Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh.
During the session, the council hailed the care accorded to the council by Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Sultan
bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector
General, and Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif bin
Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The chairman of the council expressed the council's appreciation for the king's
visit to the council and opening of the deliberations of the second year of
the fifth session yesterday and the important contents of the king's address
which the council will work to activate through its performance during the second
year of its fifth session.
The chairman of the council said that in his address, the king focused on national
unity, solidarity and cooperation to achieve more accomplishments in various
fields.
The chairman highlighted the areas which the king stressed in his speech.
In a statement following the session, Secretary General of the council Dr. Mohammad
bin Abdullah Alghamdi said the chairman of the council called for adopting the
themes of the king's speech as programs of work for the council's committees.
The council will also discuss the contents of the speech in its coming session.
Also during the session, council approved a draft memorandum of cooperation
between the Saudi Bureau of Investigation and Prosecution and the Korean Bureau
of Prosecutor General and a request by Saudi Arabia's Standards, Metrology and
Quality Organization to join the International Bureau of Weights and Measures
through joining the Metre Convention.
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King opens works of 2nd year of 5th Term
of Majlis Al-Shura 6 Riyadh
Following is the text of the speech of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques:
'Brothers, members of Majlis Al-Shura,
Peace be upon all of you,
In the name of Allah, we open the meetings of the second year of the 5th session
of Majlis Al-Shura, praying to Allah to make our deeds purely for his noble
sake, and to make the year full of blessing and bliss for all.
Dear Brothers:
Islam is a religion of dialogue, moderation and co-existence and from dialogue
emanated the principle of Shura, this divine principle has been asserted in
the Holy Quran in a host of verses and made it an important basis for rule in
Islam. From that launch pad, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia showed
keenness, since its inception on the hands of the Founder, King Abdulaziz, to
institute Majlis Al-Shura, under the dome of which debate and discussion took
place on issues relating to motherland and citizens.
Dear Brothers:
We meet here annually under Majlis Al-Shura dome, with studying eyes and open
mind to see the best achievements of your government internally and abroad to
take lessons and to have a look at the future, in order to protect the motherland
and citizen's gains against regional and international fallouts, inflicted on
the region. Your government through its exerted efforts has managed to tackle
those fallouts with wisdom and insight, and eventually saved the country by
taking it away from such dangers and thus kept the gains intact and continues
its development process.
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Cairo, March 4, 2010
Concluding its 16th conference here today, Arab Parliamentary
Union (APU) stressed the need to give priority to collective Arab national security
in all activities and actions carried out by Arab leaders and Arab governments
and organizations at all levels and arenas.
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, Speaker of Shura Council
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia led his country's delegation to the Conference.
In a final statement released today following the conclusion of its conference,
the APU confirmed that in light of current international developments, the Arab
solidarity is the indispensable basic pillar and effective tool to provide the
elements of comprehensive development, promote democracy, protect human rights
and strength the capacities of Arab countries to unite the energies of the Arab
nation.
The statement expressed hope that the next Arab summit conference due to be
held in the Libyan city of Sirte in March could heal the rift, unite, resolve
inter-Arab differences and revive Arab solidarity in the framework of a sound
strategy that will enable the Arab nation to face the imminent dangers and prove
its effective presence at the international level.
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Cairo, March 04, 2010
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker
of Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and who led his country's delegation
to the meetings of the 16th conference of Arab Parliamentary Union (APU) has
made clear that the final decisions reached by the conference were unanimous
and satisfactory.
In a statement following the conclusion of the conference here today, Dr. Abdullah
Al Al-Sheikh stressed that one of the most important aspects reported in the
final statement of the APU was the satisfaction of the Arab parliamentarians
of the role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Arab reconciliation
and its efforts regarding the conflict in Africa and to overcome the obstacles
surrounded the conference, pointing out that the State of Qatar will host the
17th conference of APU upon its request which was welcomed by Arab parliamentarians.
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Cairo, Mar 01
Shura Council's Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin
Ibrahim Al Alsheikh arrived here today on a visit to Egypt.
During the visit, he will lead the Saudi delegation to a meeting of the Arab
Parliamentary Union beginning here tomorrow.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency following his arrival today, he underlined
the Saudi policy which is based on principles of truthfulness and transparency
in dealing with Arab and Islamic causes.
He added that the kingdom exerts great efforts to serve Arab causes
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Riyadh, Feb 26
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will pay a visit to the
Shura Council on Monday during his official visit to the kingdom which will
last for three days in response to an invitation by Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Prime Minister will deliver a speech at the Shura Council highlighting his
country's policies and Saudi-Indian relations.
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Riyadh, Feb. 23, 2010
Saudi-Norway Parliamentary Friendship Committee held its meeting
here today at the Shura Council building. Shura Council member Dr. Salem bin
Ali Al-Qatari chaired the Saudi side, while the Norwegian side was chaired by
member of parliamentary standing committee for foreign affairs Dr. Morton Hoagland.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of mutual interest, and
reviewed bilateral co-operation in various arenas. Norway Ambassador to the
Kingdom Karl Schmitz Vie and Director of Parliamentary Friendship Committees
in Shura Council Salih bin Abdullah Al Khaim attended the meeting.
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Riyadh, February 22, 2010
Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Alsheikh received here today Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Talmiz Ahmad.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed ways of enhancing
parliamentary relations between the two countries as well as issues of common
interest.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials
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Riyadh, February 22, 2010
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud will open on Sunday 21 Rabee'a Awal 1431 H. the second year of the fifth
session of the Shura Council.
In his royal annual address, the monarch will tackle the state's domestic and
foreign policy, Speaker of the Shoura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh reported today
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Riyadh, Feb. 09, 2010
Shura Council Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Alsheikh
presided over the 11th meeting of the General Panel of the Shoura Commission
here today in the presence of Vice Speaker Dr. Bandar Hajjar, Assistant Speaker
Abdulrahman Al-Barrak, Secretary General of the Council, Dr. Mohammad Al-Ghamdi
and heads of specialized committees.
The Panel discussed several reports and eventually selected 34 subjects to be
drawn into its next meeting's agenda.
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Riyadh, February 8, 2010
The Shura Council today named heads and members of its specialized committees.
Following are the thirteen committees with thier heads: Islamic and Judiciary
committee with Azeb bin Saeed Al Misbel as chairman; Social, Family and Youths
Affairs committee with Dr.
Talal Bakri as chairman; Administration and Human Resources Committee with Dr.
Fahad bin Mu'tad Alhamad as chairman; Economic and Energy committee with Dr.
Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Shuaibi as chairman; Security Affairs Committee with Major
General Dr. Mohammed Abu-Saq as chairman; Educational and Scientific Research
Affairs Committee with Prince Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud as chairman; Cultural
and Information Affairs committee with Dr. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Fifi as chairman;
Foreign Affairs committee with Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Namlah as chairman;
Health and Environment Affairs committee with Abdullah bin Zamel Aldarees as
chairman; Financial Affairs Committee with Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Abdulkader
as chairman; Housing, Water, Services and Utilities committee with Eng. Mohammed
bin Abdullah Alguwaihes as chairman; Transport, Communications and Information
Technology committee with Dr. Fahd bin Nasser Al-Obood as chairman; and Human
Rights and Appeals Committees with Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheddi as chairman.
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Cairo, Feb. 03, 2010
Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Askar, Shura Council's member and Professor of History
at Riyadh-based King Saud University, has delivered a lecture on Saudi-Egyptian
relations at the Saudi pavilion within Cairo's 42nd Book Fair.
Dr. Al-Askar emphasized, during the lecture which took place last night, the
profoundness of these relations under the leadership of both the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Egyptian President Hosni
Mubarak.
He said that bilateral commercial exchange was increasingly rising, amounted
to 4870 million Egyptian Pounds in 2007, before leaping to 6 billion Egyptian
Pounds in 2009.
On the other hand, Saudi investments in Egypt have reached 73 billion Egyptian
Pounds by the end of August 2009, topping all Arab investments in Egypt, he
concluded.
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Kampala, Jan. 29, 2010
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker
of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arrived in Uganda, today
to lead his country's delegation to the 6th Conference of the Parliamentary
Union of the Member Parities of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)
scheduled to start here tomorrow.
Secretary General of OIC Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, Secretary General of Arab
League Amr Mousa, and representatives of 57 parliaments and chambers will take
part in the two-day event.
At Entebbe International Airport, Al Al-Sheikh was received by Ugandan Parliament
Speaker Edward Kiwanoka Sikandi, Saudi Ambassador to Uganda Ahmed Al-Bahlal
and a number of officials.
Later, Al Al-Sheikh attended a dinner party held in his honor and the accompanying
delegation by the Saudi ambassador to Uganda. The event was attended by a number
of senior government officials and members of the diplomatic corps accredited
to Uganda.
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Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation concluded an official
visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at an invitation from his Bahraini counterpart
Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh.
During the visit, Al Al-Sheikh held meetings and talks with a number of
Bahraini officials during which he exchanged views on ways of strengthening
bilateral ties between the two kingdoms.
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Manama, January 12
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain has praised the close
brethren relations binding the Bahraini Kingdom with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
their governments and peoples, highlighting the attention and care given to
these relations by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud.
These remarks came during the Bahraini King"s reception here today of the visiting
Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation.
During the audience, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa underscored the importance
of consultations and coordination among the Shura and Representatives Councils
of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), valuing the positions of the Saudi Shura
Council in the support of Arab and Islamic issues at the international parliamentary
meetings under the prudent policy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques related
to the various issues being witnessed by the region, and at the region and international
arenas.
King Hamad also extended greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
and Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and
Aviation and Inspector General, wishing more prosperity and progress for the
Saudi people.
For his part, Al Al-Sheikh conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the King of Bahrain, highlighting
the keenness of King Hamad on promoting relations between the two Kingdoms in
various fields.
The audience was attended by a number of senior Saudi and Bahraini officials.
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Manama, Jan. 12, 2010
Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received in Manama
today visiting Speaker of the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh
Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, Al Khalifa underscored the importance of relations binding
the two kingdoms and highlighted their firmness that reflect more prosperity
and progress for the two countries and peoples, lauding the prudent leaderships
of the two countries. For his part, Al Al-Sheikh expressed thanks to and appreciation
of Prince Al Khalifa for the warm reception and generous hospitality accorded
to him and his delegation.
Al Al-Sheikh said the visit comes within the keenness of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his support for further
consolidating relations with the brothers in the GCC countries in general and
with Bahrain in particular.
During the meeting, relations between the two countries were reviewed and matters
of mutual concern to the two countries were discussed.
Later, Al Al-Sheikh held talks with his Bahraini counterpart Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh.
Issues of concern to the two chambers and countries were reviewed during the
meeting.
The meeting was attended by Saudi ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Abdulmohsen bin
Fahd Al-Mark.
Then Al Al-Sheikh met with Bahrain's Speaker of the House of Representatives
Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Dhahrani. They discussed matters of mutual concern to the
two countries and chambers.
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Riyadh, Jan 12, 2010
The Committee for Security Affairs, an affiliate of the Shura Council, resumed
here today its deliberations on a bill to organize Saudis marriage to non-Saudis.
The Head of the Committee Major General Muhammad bin Faisal Abu Saq presided
over the session, which was attended by representatives of Ministries of Interior,
Foreign Affairs and Social Affairs.
The core issue in the bill is to guarantee the rights of both sides, the Saudis
and the non-Saudis, and rights of their children. The committee will eventually
submit its final report to general assembly within Shura Council.
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On January 14
Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid led the Kingdom's
delegation to the Extraordinary Parliamentary Meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States hosted by the Turkish Parliament..
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Riyadh, January 11
Shura Council Speaker of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh arrived in Manama this evening on a three-day official
visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, at the invitation of his Bahraini counterpart
Ali bin Saleh Al-Saleh.
In statements to reporters following his arrival, the Saudi Shura Council Speaker
said that the visit comes in the context of strengthening relations and supporting
all aspects of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various political,
economic, social and cultural fields, especially the joint coordination at the
level of bilateral parliamentary relations between the Saudi and Bahraini Shura
councils.
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Riyadh, Jan 04
Speaker of the Kuwaiti Parliament Jasim Alkhorafi and the accompanying delegation
left here today.
At King Khalid International Airport, he was seen off by Shura Council's chairman
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh and other officials.
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Cairo, December 28
Concluding its 2nd session here today, the Transitional Arab Parliament condemned
the sinful attacks against the sovereignty and territory of the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.
In a final statement prepared by the Parliament's Committee of Foreign, Political
Affairs and National Security, the Transitional Arab Parliament aslo supported
all actions taken by the kingdom to defend its territory.
A delegation from the Shura Council represented Saudi Arabia in the meetings.
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Riyadh, December 27, 2009
Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the President of the Saudi Commission
for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) received here today Speaker of Shura Council,
Dr Abdullah Mohammed AL Sheikh and the accompanying members of the Council.
The Speaker of Shura Council was briefed on the SCTA"s departments and activities
and responsibilities in addition to its achievements in the past period.
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Riyadh, Dec 24
A meeting of the standing committee of the transitional Arab parliament began
here today.
A four-member delegation of the Shura Council participated in the meeting which
discussed a number of Arab current issues and the work of the parliament.
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Riyadh, Dec 22, 2009
Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Asheikh, the Speaker of Shura Council, received
here today Prince Nawaf bin Faisal, Vice General President of Youth Welfare,
who paid a visit to the Council.
During the meeting, the two reviewed topics of mutual interest and how the two
bodies could cooperate. The meeting was attended by Vice Chairman of the Shura
Council Dr. Bandar bin Muhammad Hamzah Hajjar.
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Riyadh, Dec 22, 2009
Prince Nawaf bin Faisal bin Fahd, Vice President General of Youth Welfare, and
Vice Chairman of the Shura Council Dr. Bandar bin Muhammad Hamza Hajjar attended
a session of Shura Council's Social affairs, Family and Youth committee to discuss
annual performance report submitted by Youth Welfare for Fiscal Year 1428-29
A.H.
At the beginning of the meeting, Prince Nawaf stressed the importance of role
played by the Shura Council.
Then, the Committee, presided over by its chairman Dr. Talal Barky, began discussing
aspects of that report and Prince Nawaf answered questions by the committee's
members
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Riyadh, December 21, 2009
The Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Romania's State Secretary for Global Affairs Doru Costea
and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest as well as ways
of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries
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Riyadh, December 21, 2009
Under the chairmanship of Dr. Mohammed bin Saad Al-Salem, the Saudi-Romanian
Parliamentary Friendship Committee held here today a meeting with Romania"s
State Secretary for Global Affairs Doru Costea.
During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing relations between the two
countries in various fields, particularly the parliamentary cooperation relations
between the Saudi Shura Council and the Romanian Senate.
The meeting was attended by Romanian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ion Dobreci.
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Riyadh, December 20, 2009
Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense
and Aviation and Inspector General, received at his palace here today Shura
Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and
the Heads of Shura Council Committees who came to congratulate the Crown Prince
on his safe return home.
The audience was attended by Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs;
Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation
and Inspector General for Military Affairs; Prince Misha'al bin Abdullah bin
Musaed, Advisor to the Crown Prince; and a number of officials
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reviewed the Shura Council decision No.
(42/30)
Having reviewed the Shura Council decision No. (42/30) dated 15/06/1430H., the
Cabinet approved the Kingdom's accession to the Patent Cooperation Treaty and
its regulations of the World Intellectual Property Organization, concluded in
Washington on 19/06/1970; amended on 28/09/1979, 30/02/1984 and 30/10/2001;
and enforced 01/04/2002. The Cabinet also approved the Kingdom's accession to
the Patent Law Treaty and its regulations adopted by the Diplomatic Conference
on 01/06/2000.
The Cabinet approved a number of appointments as follows:
1- Mohammed bin Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Hudaithi as Director
of the Minister's Office (rank 14) at the Ministry of Higher Education.
2- Eng. Abdulrahman bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al-Salem as
Director of the Minister's Office (rank 14) at the Ministry of Water and Electricity.
3- Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh bin Hamad Al-Jasser, MD, as
Specialist Consultant (level 6) at the Ministry of Health
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The Cabinet authorized the Second Deputy
Premier
The Cabinet authorized the Second Deputy Premier-the Interior Minister-, or
his deputy, to discuss with the Tanzanian side a draft cooperation agreement
on combating crime between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and
the Government of United Republic of Tanzania, and sign it.
The Cabinet authorized the Foreign Minister, or his deputy, to discuss with
the Kyrgyz side a draft agreement on general cooperation between the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and sign it.
Having reviewed the Shura Council's decision No. (9/9) dated 02/04/1430H., the
Cabinet approved a memorandum of scientific and educational cooperation between
the Ministry of Higher Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry
of National Education and Higher Education of the Republic of Djibouti which
was signed in Jeddah dated 27/05/2008
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Riyadh, Dec 13, 2009
Shura Council continues discussing a report submitted by Economic and Energy
Committee, concerning a bill on companies act, in its ordinary 59th session
which was held here today and chaired by the Council"s Speaker Dr. Abdullah
bin Muhammad bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
On his part, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, the Secretary General of Shura
Council said that the Council will continue its deliberations on the provisions
of the bill in detail.
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Riyadh, Dec 12, 2009
The Speaker of Shura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh received here
today, the Romanian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Ion Dobreci.
During the meeting they reviewed bilateral relations, and ways to improve bilateral
parliamentary co-operation between Saudi Shura Council and Romanian Senate
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Riyadh, Dec 12, 2009
The Speaker of Shura Council, Dr. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh, received here
today, the visiting Speaker of Singapore"s Parliament, Abdullah Tarmug .
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed and discussed issues pertaining to
enhancing cooperation between the two Parliaments, and agreed on improving of
their Common Parliamentary Friendship Committees.
The meeting was attended by the Shura Council Deputy Speaker, Dr. Bandar bin
Hamza Hajjar, Assistant of the Speaker, Dr. Abdurrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barak,
the Secretary General of Shura Council, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi,
President of Saudi - Singaporean friendship parliamentary committee, Engineer
Abdulmohsin Al-Zaki and a number of the Shura Council senior officials.
The meeting also was attended from the Singaporean side by the accompanying
delegation including Singaporean Parliamentarians, and Singaporean Ambassador
to the Kingdom Wong Kwok Pun.
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Riyadh, December 9, 2009
The Speaker of Singapore"s Parliament Abdullah Altermuji and the accompanying
delegation will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday at the invitation
of Chairman of Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh.
During the visit, they will hold talks on the bilateral cooperation between
the two countries particularly in parliamentary field.
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Kuwait, December 07
The Speaker of Shura Councils and Parliaments in member countries of the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) wrapped up their two-day meetings here on Monday and
issued their final communiqué.
The communiqué reviewed the items discussed and approved which included the
approval of the regulatory guidelines of the parliamentary and foreign relations
coordination committee; review of a memo on 2009 activities by the GCC Secretariat;
a report by Oman on its presidency over the previous session and activities
during that period, as well as other issues of concern to the GCC countries,
according to a report of KUNA.
The heads of delegations expressed hope the 30th GCC summit, due in Kuwait in
mid December, would prove fruitful, and also expressed gratitude to Emir of
the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for the invitations to attend
the summit.
The participants also expressed gratitude to Kuwait Parliament Speaker Jassem
Al-Kharafi over the hospitality and good reception during their meetings, which
contributed to the positive atmosphere of all sessions, according to the communiqué.
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Kuwait City, December 07
The third meeting of the Heads of the Parliaments and Shura Councils of the
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States was concluded here today.
The Kingdom"s delegation to the two-day meeting was led by the Shura Council
Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
At the end of the meeting, the GCC Heads of Parliaments and Shura Councils issued
a statement, emphasizing their support for the action taken by the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia to protect its borders, have full sovereignty over its territory
and repel any aggressor.
They also stressed that the Kingdom"s security and stability are an integral
part of the security and stability of the GCC countries.
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Kuwait, December 07
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received here today the
Heads of Parliaments and Shura Councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
States on the occasion of their third meeting in Kuwait.
The meeting was attended by Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Al-Sabah.
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Kuwait, December 06
The Speaker of Shura (Consultative) Council of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdullah bin
Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation attended a
dinner party hosted in their honor by Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Abdulaziz
bin Ibrahim Al-Fayez at his residence here last night.
The Shura Council"s delegation is currently on a visit to Kuwait to participate
in the Third meeting of Chairmen of Shura, Representatives, National and Nation"s
Councils in the states of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), scheduled to start
its deliberations later today.
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KUWAIT, December 06
The parliamentary action of The Gulf Cooperation Council"s countries meets the
goals set by GCC leaders in terms of bolstering cooperation and coordination,
Kuwait Parliament Speaker Jassem Al-Kharafi said, addressing a GCC meeting Sunday.
The speaker was addressing the opening of the meeting of GCC heads of parliaments
and Shura councils which lasts for two days.
The speaker said regular meetings must build on what the Council has accomplished
so far and noted the current global situation requires utmost coordination to
meet many challenges.
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Kuwait City, December 06
The third meeting of the Speakers of Parliaments and Shura Councils of the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) States was held here today.
The Kingdom"s delegation to the two-day meeting was led by the Shura Council
Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
Addressing the meeting, the Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker Jassem Al-Kharafi said
that the parliamentary action of Gulf Cooperation Council countries meets the
goals set by GCC leaders in terms of enhancing cooperation and coordination.
In a press statement on the sidelines of the meeting, the Speaker of the Shoura
Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh said that the meeting comes within the framework of joint efforts
to enhance the fraternal relations existing among GCC Parliaments and Shoura
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Riyadh, November 17
Saudi-Italian Friendship Parliamentary Committee at the Shura Council headed
by Deputy Chairman of the Committee Dr. Abdullah bin Homoud Al-Harbi held a
meeting here today with Gianni de Michelis, former Italian Foreign Minister,
former Member of European Parliament, and President of Institute of Italian
relations with Countries of Africa, Latin America and the Middle and Far East,
currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The meeting dealt with the bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and Italy in various fields and ways of enhancement of parliamentary
cooperation between the two countries
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Riyadh, Nov 15
Presided over by its vice Speaker Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar, Majlis Ash
Shura held its 55th ordinary session.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Secretary General of Majlis
Ash Shura , Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Ghamdi said that the council approved
a draft memorandum of cooperation between King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research
and Archives and the Heritage Center for Tradition and Culture in Turkmenistan.
Dr. Al Ghamdi added that the council approved a Saudi-Sudanese
draft agreement of cooperation in the judicial field
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Riyadh, November 11
The Assistant Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak
received here today Lithuania"s non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Dennis Jistin.
Dr. Al-Barrak commended relations between the two countries in various political,
economic and parliamentary fields.
On the other hand, Saudi-Lithuanian Parliamentary Friendship
Committee met here today with the Lithuanian Ambassador and discussed a number
of topics of common concern.
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Presided over by its Vice Speaker Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamza Hajjar, Majlis
Ash Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia resumed discussions of a report submitted
by the Economic and Energy Affairs Committee on the draft Corporate System to
the 54th session of the first year of its fifth round held here today.
Following the meeting, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, Secretary General
of Majlis Ash Shura , said the council resumed a thorough study of the 226-article
system aiming at improving the investment infrastructure and enhancing transparency
in the economic sector.
The council adjourned the meeting to continue discussion of
the system in a future session, Al-Ghamdi said.
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Majlis Ash Shura held here today its 53rd session.
The session, presided over by Speaker Dr. Abdullah Al Alsheikh, was attended
by Minister of Civil Service Mohammad Alfayez.
The minister briefed the council on the work of Civil Service
Ministry, Secretary General of the council Dr. Mohammad Alghamdi said in a statement
following the session.
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The Assistant Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura , Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Barrak,
received here today a U.S. delegation of mayors of a number of American cities
within the framework of their current visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Barrak commended historical relations between the
Kingdom and the United States of America.
On the other hand, Saudi-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship Committee
of Majlis Ash Shura headed by Eng. Osama bin Mohammed Kurdi met here today with
the U.S. delegation and discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations
between the Kingdom and the United States of America, especially parliamentary
relations.
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Majlis Ash Shura has condemned the infiltration and abuses done by militants
into Jabal Al-Dokhan (Mount of Smoke) in Jazan region of the territory of the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This came in a statement issued by Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh who assured the ability of the Kingdom
under the prudent leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to protect its territory, secure its borders and deter
the aggressors.
Dr. Al-Sheikh confirmed Majlis Ash Shura " support for all the
steps taken by the Government of the Kingdom under the leadership of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques; the Crown Prince and Second Deputy Premier, to maintain
security and safety of citizens in various parts of the country.
He also paid tribute to all security men who guard the borders of their homeland,
sacrificing their lives for the sake of their own homeland.
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The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim
Al Al-Sheikh received here today Saudi Ambassadors Designate Ibrahim Al-Saad
Al-Ibrahim to the United Arab Emirates, Osama Ahmed Sanoussi to Canada and Abdullah
Ibrahim Al-Hassan to the Philippines.
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura congratulated them on the royal trust bestowed
in them, wishing them success in performing their missions, and asked them to
convey his greetings to the speakers of parliaments in these countries.
He called on the ambassadors to strengthen the Kingdom"s relations
with the three countries, especially in the parliamentary sphere.
On the other hand, Sheikh Dr. Al Al-Sheikh met here today with General President
of Saudi Railways Organization Eng. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Huqail. They discussed
cooperation between the two sides.
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Geneva, Riyadh, October 26
Majlis Ash Shura Member Dr. Zuhair bin Fahd Al-Harthy, who is also a member
of the Committee of Islamic and Judicial Affairs and Human Rights, received
here today Abdel Mawla Adam, the Coordinator of the Middle East and North Africa
in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Harthy briefed Adam on the Majlis Ash Shura and the
Committee of Islamic and Judicial Affairs and Human Rights.
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Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Ash Shura held its 50th ordinary session here today.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Secretary
General of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that the
Council completed the discussion of a report on the overall objectives of the
Ninth Development Plan (1431/1432 H. - 1435/1436 H.).
He also said that the Council discussed a report on the annual
report of Court of Grievances for the fiscal year 1427/1428 H.
where part of the session was attended by the Deputy Minister of Economy and
Planning Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Hakami.
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Saudi Permanent Representative to United Nations European Union headquarters
in Geneva Dr. Abdulwahab Attar held here today a lunch party in honor of visiting
Majlis Ash Shura delegation, led by the council"s Secretary General Dr. Mohammed
in Abdullah Al-Ghamdi.
The banquet was also attended by a number of officials in the United Nations
Geneva office.
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With the participation of a delegation from the Majlis Ash Shura of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia headed by the Secretary General of the Council, Dr. Mohammed
bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and 153 parliaments of various countries all over the
world, the 121st general meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) concluded
its activity here today.
Upon conclusion, the meeting adopted the emergency item submitted by Uganda
on behalf of the African Group on the parliamentary action to achieve the world
food security and also re-nominated Anders Johnson, the General Secretary of
the IPU Council for the next four years after wining a majority of votes.
At the open international symposium held today by the IPU on
the fight against AIDS globally, Dr. Maha Al-Maneef, adviser to the Saudi Majlis
Ash Shura delivered a speech in which she manifested the efforts of the Kingdom
in the fight against the disease of AIDS.
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The member of the Saudi Arabian Majlis Ash Shura Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini,
who is also the Deputy Chairman of the Commission on Sustainable Development,
Trade and Finance in the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), stressed the
keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the success of the next Copenhagen
Conference.
"The Government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, is proceeding with its responsible role for the stability of global
energy markets and usage of important resources in this regard", Al-Husseini
added.
Al-Hussein’s remarks came in a speech he delivered today during
a discussion by the IPU which is holding its current meetings here on the topic
of combating the climate change and energy security.
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Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al-Alsheikh,
Majlis Ash Shura held its 48th ordinary session here today.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) following the session, the Assistant
Secretary General of Majlis Ash Shura Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya said that
the Council continued discussing the additional recommendations made by the
members on the two annual reports of the Ministry of Labor for the fiscal years
1426/1427 H. - 1427/1428 H.
Al-Yahya also said that Majlis Ash Shura approved a draft memorandum of understanding
in the field of science and education between the Ministry of Higher Education
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Ministry of Science and Innovation of
the Kingdom of Spain.
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The President of Inter-Parliamentary Union Theo-Ben Gurirab opened here today
the 121st Meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Semi-Annual International
Meeting of Secretaries-General.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Secretary General of the Saudi Majlis
Ash Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and the accompanying delegation.
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Delegation of Majlis Ash Shura led by Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin
Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh concluded yesterday an official visit to Austria.
During the visit, the delegation met with top Austrian officials.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
met here today with Austria's Foreign Minister Dr. Michael Spindelegger in the
presence of Prince Mansour bin Khalid Al Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom to
Austria and Al-Alsheikh's accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, matters of mutual concern to the two countries and ways
of enhancing them were discussed.
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Dr. Heinz Fischer, the President of the Republic of Austria, met here today
with visiting Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheik, Speaker of
the Majlis Ash Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the accompanying delegation.
Saudi ambassador to Austria Prince Mansour bin Khalid Al Saud, was present in
the meeting.
During the meeting, the president hailed the efforts of the Kingdom, led by
the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for
political and economical stability in the world, lauding the initiatives of
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to bring about peace in the Middle East and bridge
the gap among civilizations and peoples of the world of today.
President of Austria also paid tribute to the support of the Kingdom for Austria's
nomination to a non-permanent seat in the Security Council.
He sent greetings to the Saudi leadership and people.
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Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense
and Aviation and Inspector General, has expressed his thanks to the Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh,
the Council's members and staff for their exerted efforts.
During the meeting, Prammer emphasized the importance of the efforts exerted
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to bring stability to the
region and the world.
In a cable addressed to the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura after reviewing the
Council's 16th annual report, the Crown Prince has expressed his thanks to the
Speaker, members and staff of the Council for their efforts culminated in the
Council's blessed achievements, praying to Allah Almighty to bless their efforts,
and wishing them all success.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Alsheikh
held talks here today with the President of Austrian National Council Barbara
Prammer.
During the meeting, Prammer emphasized the importance of the efforts exerted
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to bring stability to the
region and the world.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Austria Prince Mansour bin Khalid
Al Saud and a number of officials.
Following the meeting, Dr. Al-Alsheikh and the accompanying delegation attended
a luncheon held in their honor.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Alsheikh arrived in
Vienna today on a an official visit to Austria. The visit, which will last several
days, comes in response to an invitation from Barbara Prammer, Speaker of the
Austrian National Council.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh
received here today the incoming ambassadors of Singapore, Japan, Uzbekistan
and China.
During the meetings, ways of boosting bilateral and parliamentary relations
were discussed.
Al Asheikh also received Minister of State for Majlis Ash Shura Affair Dr. Saud
bin Saeed Al Matthami and Governor of the General Corporation for Technical
and Vocational Training Dr. Ali bin Nasser Al Ghufais. The meetings were attended
by a number of officials.
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Dr. Abdulrahman Abdullah Al-Barrak, Assistant Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura received
here today Daniel Kawczynski, British Conservative Party Member of Parliament,
who is also Head of Saudi-British Parliamentary Group, and the accompanying
delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interests.
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Majlis Ash Shura held here today a session presided over by Speaker of the council
Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh.
During the session, the council continued discussion of the draft regulations
of legal defense, criminal procedures and defense before the Court of Grievances.
In a statement following the session, Secretary General of the council Dr. Mohammad
Alghamdi said the council will continue discussion of the three draft regulations
during the two sessions of next week.
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Dr. Abdullah Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
chaired here today the 6th session of Al-Shoura's General Commission. The Commission
referred a number of new topics on its agenda to the next period, including
enterprises systems, the annual report of the Ministry of Transport, and the
annual report of the General Authority of Civil Aviation in addition to a number
of topics on the agenda.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr Abdullah Al Alsheikh received here today Venezuelan
ambassador designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Jossiya Atshouji. During
the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and aspects of cooperation between
Majlis Ash Shura and the Venezuelan parliament.
He also received today Cuban ambassador to the Kingdom Rodriquez Castro. They
reviewed issues pertaining to bilateral relations and aspects of cooperation
between Majlis Ash Shura and Cuban parliament in addition to activation of parliamentary
friendship committee.
On the other hand, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura received here today governor
of Saudi Arabia Standards Organization (SASO) Nabil Mullah. They discussed aspects
of cooperation between Majlis Ash Shura and SASO.
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Riyadh, September 28
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh, Majlis Ash Shura held its 42nd ordinary session here today.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Secretary General of Majlis
Ash Shura Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that the Council completed
the discussion of the two annual reports of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
for the fiscal years 1425/1426 H. and 1426/1427 H., approving a number of decisions
pertaining to the work process of the ministry.
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Riyadh, September 27
The Shoura Council held here today a session presided over by the Speaker of
the Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh.
At the outset of the session, the council extended congratulations to Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Sultan bin
Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General,
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, the
royal family, the Saudi people and the Arab and Islamic nations on Eid Alfitr.
In a statement by its chairman, the council highlighted the 79th national day
of the kingdom which fell on Wednesday, the 4th of the current month of Shawal.
The Speaker of the council praised the opening of King Abdullah University for
Science and Technology.
He condemned the treacherous terrorist bombing attempt against Prince Mohammad
bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Minister of Interior for Security Affairs.
The council praised the preventive measures by the state to fight the swine
influenza pandemic and efforts to serve Umrah performers.
Majlis Ash Shura approved proposed amendments of the World Monetary Fund Agreement
and a decision concerning a long-term strategy on the issues of Hajj and Umrah.
The council approved annual reports of the Control and Investigation Bureau
and the Ministry of Education.
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The Commission also noted the attention given by Majlis Ash Shura to the problems
of human rights.
It also hailed the attention of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to enable women
to positively contribute to the political, economic and social development of
the country.
It noted that a Saudi woman is now occupying the portfolio of Deputy Education
Minister for girls in addition to the participation of some women in the management
of chambers of commerce and several governmental and non-governmental sectors.
The Commission said the Kingdom is keen on joining regional and international
agreements which are concerned with human rights provided that these agreements
don't contravene with the Islamic Shariah.
For example the Kingdom has joined the declaration of Cairo 'Human rights in
Islam', issued by the Islamic Foreign Ministers in 1990 as well as Cairo declaration
for spreading culture of human rights in 2000 in addition to Riyadh declaration
for human rights in 2003 and the Arab convention for human rights in 2004, and
rights of children in Islam for 2005.
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Saudi Shura Council member Dr. Abdulmalik bin Abdullah Al-Khayal called on the
major industrialized countries to address the problem of dangerous gases resulting
from the process of global warming and climate changes, by supporting clean
industries which do not affect the human health and safety.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Al-Khayal also pointed out that
he addressed this issue in a speech delivered before 72 officials representing
the members of the Houses of Representatives and Shura Councils in 38 countries
on the sideline of the meetings of the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Energy
and Climate Changes hosted by the British House of Commons for five days in
London.
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London, July 08
The British House of Commons hosted here today the meetings of the Inter-Parliamentary
Conference under the theme of Energy and Climate Change.
The conference was attended by 65 delegations, representing more than 40 countries
around the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Abdulmalik Al-Khayyal of the Saudi Shoura Council led his countrys delegation
to the meeting.
The meetings addressed the effectiveness of Copenhagen agreement on climate
change in addition to the efforts exerted to reduce global warming as well as
carbon rates in the atmosphere.
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Riyadh, July 05
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
has expressed his appreciation of the Minister of Culture and Information Dr.
Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin Khojah for his statement welcoming various opinions
of the Councils members on the performance of the Ministry during the discussion
of its annual report for fiscal year 1427/1428 AH.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh said,The spirit of responsibility and transparency shown by
the Minister of Information and Culture and his acceptance of different views
represent a wide horizon of a statesman seeking for upgrading the performance
of his ministry in accordance with a system of development and reform pursued
by the wise leadership, and also emanate from his realization of the wise directives
of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
on cooperation of various executive and regulatory bodies of the state to improve
the governmental performance in the service to the public interest.
The Speaker noted that briefing the Minister of Culture and Information on remarks
and views of the Councils members will give the Minister and the ministrys officials
a clear image of what citizens hope of the ministry to carry out duties assigned
to it in accordance with the spirit of the era and ambition of a better future
for the Kingdom.
He pointed out that a number of the Councils members will visit the Ministry
of Culture and Information to be closely briefed on the ministrys achievements
and problems impeding the march of the national media in the Kingdom.
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Astana, Kazakhstan, June 30
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
arrived here today.
On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh will attend the 3rd Conference of Leaders of Followers
of Divine Religions to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, under the patronage of
Kazakhstan' President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Upon his arrival, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh was received by a number of senior officials.
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Riyadh, June 27
Speake of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah Al Asheikh received here today outgoing
Japanese ambassador to the Kingdom Shigeru Nakamura.
During the meeting, Dr. Al Asheikh stressed the strong bilateral relations between
the two countries as well as constructive cooperation in various fields. He
also received South Korean ambassador to the Kingdom Hong Jong Ki.
During the meeting, parliamentary relations between the two countries as activation
of Friendship Committees were discussed. Dr. Al Asheikh also met with Saudi
ambassador to Pakistan Abdulaziz bin Ibrahim Al Ghadir whom the chairman congratulated
on his new career as ambassador.
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Riyadh, June 27
Presiding over by its Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh,
Majlis Ash Shura will complete during its 35th ordinary session here on Sunday,
the discussion of the annual report of the Ministry of Culture and Information
for the fiscal year 1427/1428H.
The Council began discussing the Ministrys report in its last session.
The Council will also discuss topics on its agenda including a draft agreement
between Saudi Arabia and Turkey in the field of youth and sports; the annual
reports of Saudi Arabian Airlines and Ministry of Water and electricity; and
reviewing the United Nations Convention against Corruption in light of the Cabinets
decision on National Strategy for Protecting Integrity and Combating Corruption.
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Riyadh, June 20
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al
Alsheikh arrived in Istanbul coming from Ankara as part of his current official
visit to Turkey.
Before leaving Ankara, the speaker met with Turkish President Abdullah Gul,
Premier Rajeb Tayyeb Ardongan and other senior Turkish officials.
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Ankara, June 19
President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul received here today the Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura of Saudi Arabia Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh and the accompanying delegation, currently on an official visit to
Turkey.
During the meeting, President Gul expressed happiness for the growing levels
of cooperation and coordination between the Governments and peoples of both
countries and between Turkeys National Assembly and Saudi Arabias Majlis Ash
Shura.
The Turkish President pointed to the two historical visits paid by the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to the Republic
of Turkey, and the boost the Saudi-Turkish relations garnered from it, noting
that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has a special status to the Turkish people
because of its prestige in the Muslim world as home of the two holy mosques.
We do appreciate the Kingdoms efforts in serving and rehabilitating the two
holy mosques and providing complete comfort, security and safety for all pilgrims,
the Turkish president said.
President Gul underscored the importance of consultation and cooperation between
the two counties at all levels for the interest and stability of the Middle
East, calling for benefiting from the current positive climates to find a solution
to the Palestinian issue.
He also highlighted the importance of the visit of the delegation of Majlis
Ash Shura and its role in the development of bilateral relations between the
two countries.
For his part, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques; Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier,
Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General and the Saudi people
to the president, Government and people of Turkey. During the meeting, a number
of issues of common interest to both countries were also discussed.
The meeting was attended by a number of senior officials on the Turkish side
as well as Al Al-Sheiks accompanying official delegation on the Saudi side.
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Riyadh, June 13
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh has
announced the issuance of the royal approval of determining the mechanisms of
cooperation and integration between the council and the regions; councils and
the organization of periodic meetings between them in coordination with the
Ministry of Interior.
The chairman considered the issuance of the order as an opportunity for establishing
ideal relations between Majlis Ash Shura and the 13 regions; councils.
The chairman said the council formed a committee chaired by Secretary General
of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Mohammad bin Abdullah Alghamdi and the membership of
a number of the council to study and determine the mechanisms of cooperation
and integration between the council and the regions; councils, set a program
for visits and determine their nature and bases and areas of cooperation in
agreement with the Ministry of Interior.
The chairman said the council seeks to coordinate with the regions; councils
on achieving balance among the regions in what is introduced in Majlis Ash Shura
of development programs. The chairman thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier,
Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, and Prince Naif bin
Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, for their support for
the councils of the kingdoms regions .
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Moscow, May 31
Majlis Ash Shura delegation headed by the Speaker Sheikh Dr.Abdullah bin Mohammed
bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh concluded a visit to Moscow today.
The visit of Majlis Ash Shura delegation was in response to an invitation of
President of Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov. During the visit, the
delegation discussed with Russian officials aspects of cooperation between the
two countries in various fields, especially Saudi-Russian parliamentary relations.
Saudi Ambassador to Russia Ali Jaafar commended the outcome of the visit of
Majlis Ash Shura , which embodied understanding that prevails between the two
sides as well as the convergence of their views about many issues of common
concern, pointing out that parliamentary action needs more communications and
exchanges of visits between the parliamentary friendship committees to find
a complementary relationships in this vital field.
He stressed the convergence of views between the leaders of Saudi Arabia and
Russia on a number of issues at Arab and international arenas, adding that in
the area of counter-terrorism, it can be activated to an international coordination
for the interest of security and stability in the world.
The Saudi Ambassador noted that Saudi Arabia and Russia are among the largest
oil exporters in the world, indicating that they have advanced technologies
in the field of oil industries, and these features can be developed into further
partnership in the areas of investment.
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St. Petersburg, Russia, May 29
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura , Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
held here today separate meetings with President of Legislative Council of St.
Petersburg City Eng. Vadim Tewolbanov and Vice-Governor of the City Alexander
Fajmistrov.
During the meetings, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh said Majlis Ash Shura seeks through his
visit to Russia to open new horizons for bilateral relations between the two
countries in the field of parliamentary action and the promotion of the work
of parliamentary committees of friendship to inform peoples of the two countries
on their culture and civilization as well as investment opportunities.
On Thursday Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura and his accompanying delegation arrived
in the city of St. Petersburg where he was received by a number of Russian officials
and Saudi Ambassador to Russia Ali Jaafar.
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Moscow, May 28
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
stressed the importance of the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic
of Federal Russia in serving security, peace, political and economic stability
in the Middle East and the world.Efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; the Russian President Dmitry Midiiv and
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has produced a lot of development in bilateral
relations over recent years, and contributed to advancing peace efforts in the
Middle East, Al Sheikh, who is currently on a visit to Russia, added.
These remarks came in a press conference held by Al Al-Sheikh following a round
of talks held today with the President of Russian Federation Council Sergei
Mironov at the dederations headquarters in the Russian capital Moscow.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues on the regional
and international arenas, and ways of developing the bilateral relations between
the two countries, especially in the field of parliamentary work.
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Moscow, May 27
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov received here today Speaker of Majlis
Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh and the accompanying
delegation currently visiting Russia at the invitation of Speaker of the Russian
Federation Council Sergei Mironov.
During the meeting, the Russian Foreign Minister praised the efforts exerted
by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to seek political and economic
stability in the world, commending the initiatives of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques to bring peace in the MiddleEast. He also hailed the Kings call
for dialogue among followers of divine religions, pointing out that the Kingdom
is exerting major efforts to contain emerging issues and crises in the region
and the world in order to establish global stability.
For his part, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura conveyed the greetings of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince to the Russian President, saying
that the Kingdom has good and distinguished relations with Russia in various
political, economic and investment fields. Issues of common interest as well
as ways of enhancing relations between the two countries in various fields were
discussed during the meeting.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials. Last night, the Saudi Ambassador
to Russia Ali Jaafar held a dinner party in honor of the Speaker of Majlis Ash
Shura and the accompanying delegation. The party was attended by a number of
officials.
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Riyadh, May 25
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah Al Asheikh has arrived today in Moscow
at the invitation of the Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia Sergey
Mironov.
During the visit, Dr. Al Asheikh will meet with a number of Russian senior officials.
Ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries will also
be discussed.
Dr. Al Asheikh was accompanied by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, May 24
Majlis Ash Shura Vice-Speaker Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar received
here today a delegation of U.S. Senior Congressional Aides who are currently
visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they reviewed issues of common interest in addition to ways
of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials. Also, the Foreign Affairs
Committee of Majlis Ash Shura held here today a meeting with the delegation
of U.S. Senior Congressional Aides. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Talal bin
Mahmoud Dhahi.
During the meeting, they discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations between
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States, particularly parliamentary
relations. They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest.
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Riyadh, May 24
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh received here today Hans-Rudolf Merz, the Swiss President and Chief
of Federal Department of Finance, and the accompanying delegation.
During the meeting, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh briefed the Swiss President on the tasks
of Majlis Ash Shura . They also discussed issues of common interest between
the two countries, particularly ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, May 24
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr.Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh will
pay a visit to Russia on Monday at an invitation of Chairman of Russian Federation
Council Sergei Mironov. In a statement on this occasion, he said that the visit
comes within the framework of the distinguished relations between the two countries
at political, economic and cultural levels which have been embodied by the exchange
of visits between the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
and the Crown Prince on one hand, and the Russian leadership on the other hand.
Dr. Al Al-Sheikh noted that the visit aims at promoting bilateral relations
and joint cooperation between the two countries particularly in the field of
joint parliamentary cooperation and coordination at international parliamentary
arenas in the interest of the two countries as well as activating the role of
Saudi-Russian Parliamentary Friendship Committees.
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Riyadh, May 19
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Dr. Hashim bin Abdullah Yamani. During the meeting, Dr.
Yamani congratulated the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura on his new post .
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Riyadh, May 18
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah Al Asheikh received here today a number
of newly appointed Saudi Ambassadors.
The ambassadors included Saudi Ambassador to India Faisal bin Hassan Trad, Ambassador
to the Republic of Vietnam Salah Ahmed Sirhan, Ambassador to Cameron Mahmoud
Cattan as well as Saudi Ambassador to Bosnia Eid Mohammed Al Thaqafi. The meeting
was attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, May 17
The Chairman of Majlis Ash Shura Committee of Islamic and Judicial Affairs,
and Human Rights Azeb bin Saeed Al Misbel met here today with British Undersecretary
of Ministry of Communities and Local Government Sadiq Khan currently on a visit
to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Al Misbel pointed out that
the regulations in force in Saudi Arabia are in line with the Holy Quran and
Prophet's Sunnah (Tradition).
On his part, Khan expressed his pleasure over visiting the Kingdom and Majlis
Ash Shura and he shed light on the activities of the Ministry of Communities
and its quest to bring closer the views of various minorities in Britain.
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Riyadh, May 16
Vice-Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar received
here today a delegation of the National Assembly (Parliament) of South Korea
led by Jin Park, the Chairman of Foreign and Trade Affairs Committee.
During the meeting, they discussed the parliamentary relations between the two
countries.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
Then, the Foreign Affairs Committee of Majlis Ash Shura held a meeting with
the National Assembly (Parliament) of South Korea. During the meeting, they
discussed issues of common interest.
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Riyadh, May 16
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received separately here today President of King Abdulaziz City for Science
and Technology (KACST) Dr. Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Suwaiyel and Dr. Ali bin
Ibrahim Al-Namla. During the meetings, the officials congratulated Majlis Ash
Shura Speaker on his new post.
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Riyadh, May 06
Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura visited today the
headquarters of The Saudi Commission for Investigation and Prosecution (CIP)
in Riyadh.
The visit of DR. Al Al-Sheikh to the CIP was in response to an invitation extended
to him by Sheikh Mohammed Fahd Al- Abdullah, the CIP President.
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Riyadh, May 04
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-sheikh,
received here today Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Francis
Smith and the accompanying delegation.
Dr. Al Alsheikh appreciated the Australian efforts to provide facilities to
Saudi students on scholarship in universities and educational institutes of
Australia, noting that the large number of Saudi students in Australia will
increase and deepen the existing bilateral relations between the two countries
and peoples.
During the meeting, they discussed all issues of common interest between the
two countries as well as ways of enhancing parliamentary cooperation between
the two countries.
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Riyadh, April 30
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
has described the current visit being paid to the Eastern Region by the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his inauguration
of gigantic developmental and industrial projects as an affirmation that the
State has been proceeding forward in implementing its strategy of development,
despite all global challenges and economic conditions, which reflects the strength
of the Saudi economy and its ability to overcome the global difficult economic
crisis.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he expressed his thanks to and appreciation
of the King and the Crown Prince for their efforts exerted and attention paid
to various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including giant developmental
projects that will contribute to consolidating the bases of economic stability,
creating more job opportunities and attracting investments.
Al Al-Sheikh noted that the consecutive visits paid to the regions by the King
aims in the forefront to sense the needs of citizens and being informed of their
needs and difficulties facing them.
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Riyadh, April 25
The Minister of Justice, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa received here today
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial conversation and discussed matters
relating to justice and judicial affairs as well as the mechanism of developing
the judiciary.
The Minister of Justice also received the judges participating in a training
course for monitoring crescents for Islamic lunar months and they discussed
religious sighting of crescents and ways of their monitoring by using modern
technological means.
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Riyadh, April 25
The Foreign Affairs Committee, an affiliate of Majlis Ash Shura , headed by
Dr. Talal bin Mahmoud held here today a meeting with the Pakistani parliamentary
delegation led by Member of Parliament Fazlurahman. During the meeting, they
discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of promoting
cooperation in parliamentary fields.
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Riyadh, April 18
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received an official invitation from Syrian Parliament Speaker Dr. Mahmoud Al-Abrash.
The invitation letter was handed over by Chargé d'affaires of Syrian Embassy
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ammar Al-Sabbagh during a meeting held at the
Shoura Council in Riyadh.
During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing relations between Majlis
Ash Shura and the Syrian Parliament.
Also, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh received here today Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia Yang Honglin.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest in addition to
ways of enhancing bilateral relations and joint cooperation between the two
countries in various fields.
Also, Dr. Al Al-Sheikh received separately here today the Governor of Electricity
and Co-Generation Regulatory Authority Dr. Fareed Mohammed Zedan and Governor
of General Investment Authority Amr Al-Dabbagh.
During the meetings, issues of common interest were discussed.
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Riyadh, April 14
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohieddin
Khoja. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed cooperation
between Majlis Ash Shura and the Ministry of Culture and Information.
Also, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura received here today Jordanian Ambassador to
the Kingdom Qaftan Al-Majali.
During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between
the two brotherly countries, particularly between Majlis Ash Shura and Jordanian
House of Representatives.
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Madinah, April 12
Spaeker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh has highlighted patronization
of Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister,
of the contest of memorization of 'Hadeeth' (The Prophet's sayings) and said
this development embodies his great attention to the Prophet's Sunnah (teachings).
"This contest stands as a witness for the great attention given by the Kingdom
to Islam and its sciences," he said. Al Al-Sheikh pointed out that the contest
will positively contribute to enhancing relations of the youth with their religion.
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Addis Ababa, April 10
General Assembly of International Parliamentary Union resumed here today its
120th session with the participation of the Saudi delegation led by Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Asheikh. Dr. Al
Asheikh was accompanied by General Secretary of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Mohammed
Al Ghamdi and a number of officials.
The meetings of the Governing Council of Inter-Parliamentary Union began officially
on last Sunday at the United Nations Conference Center in Addis Ababa.
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Riyadh, April 07
Vice-Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar received here
today member of the U.S. House of Representatives Dr. Keith Ellison who was
accompanied by the Managing Director of the Saudi-American Business Council
Edward Burton.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest as
well as ways of enhancing trade legislation between the two countries. The meeting
was attended by a number of officials.
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Addis Ababa, April 06
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah Al Asheikh gave a speech today at the
General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in the Ethiopian Capital
Addis Ababa. Dr. Al Asheikh, who heads the Kingdoms delegation, stressed in
the speech that such meetings enhance dialog among world nations saying that
dialog remains the most important element in the relationship among nations.
He also stressed the Kingdoms commitment to dialog citing the Kins efforts which
culminated in his famous call for inter-faith dialog in Madrid as well as his
endeavors to set the scene within his own country through national dialog centers
such King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialog.
Dr. Al Asheikh also emphasized the Kings efforts in expanding public participation
as well as his support for freedom of speech. In his speech Dr. Al Asheikh also
addressed the economic, political and social changes the world is undergoing
stressing the need for a serious cooperation in creating the right environment
for a balanced and peaceful relationship among nations based on compliance by
international laws. Addressing the Palestinian issue, Dr. Al Asheikh talked
about the atrocities and destruction of infrastructure as well as violations
of human rights carried out by the brutal Israeli occupation.
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Addis Ababa, April 05
Majlis Ash Shura delegation led by Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah
bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh participated here today in the coordination
and consultative meeting by the Islamic group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
on the sideline of the meeting of the union held here today. The delegation
also participated in the coordination and consultative meeting by the Arab group
of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
The group agreed to propose discuss of the situation in the Palestinian territories
and Gaza Strip at the union's meeting.
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Riyadh, April 01
Dr Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-sheikh, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
will lead the Council's delegation to the 120th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary
Union (IPU) and the Union's 184th session, scheduled to take place from April
05 to April 10 at the United Nations' Convention Centre (UNCC) in Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
During the Assembly - the largest parliamentary gathering - Speaker of Majlis
Ash Shura will brief on the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in various
fields and levels, and the positions and orientations of the Kingdom toward
numerous issues and files.
He will also highlight the role of Saudi policy in development and reform, and
the status of the progress and sustained development, in light of the wise leadership
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.
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Riyadh, March 31
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received a message from Chairman of The Federation Council of the Russian Federal
Assembly Sergey Mironov, congratulating him on his new post and inviting him
to visit Russia.
The message was delivered by Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Viktor Kudryavtsev
during a meeting held today by the Majlis Ash Shura Speaker in Riyadh. During
the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed ways of enhancing parliamentary
cooperation between the two countries.
Also, Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Ethiopian Ambassador to the Kingdom Yusuf Abdullah Sukkar.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and discussed ways of enhancing
parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
The meetings were attended by a number of officials.
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Riyadh, March 29
In the presence of the President of the Supreme Judiciary Council and former
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid and the
current Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Alsheikh,
Majlis Ash Shura held a ceremony here today to honor its Speaker, former and
current members and a number of media that cooperated with the council during
its previous sessions.
A speech ceremony was held on the occasion. Those who delivered speeches included
Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Homaid, council member Abdulqadir bin Hasan Kamal, council
member Sheikh Solaiman bin Abdullah Almajid and Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad
Al Alsheikh.
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Riyadh, March 24
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's inaugural
speech at Majlis Ash Shura's session was hailed by the Speaker of Majlis Ash
Shura, Chief judge, ministers and Majlis Ash Shura members.
In interviews with the Saudi Press Agency following the opening ceremony of
the first year of the fifth session of the council, they underscored the importance
of the speech which dealt with vital issues including the international dialogue,
international financial crisis, peace process in the region and domestic issues
For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh, the Speaker of Majlis
Ash Shura, said the monarch has drawn the picture of the world today and how
the Kingdom could continue to be a source of good and prosperity for its people.
He drew the attention to the importance of the King's instructions to expand
the council's building following the increase of its members .
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Riyadh, March 24
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated
today the first year of the fifth session of the Shoura (Consultative) Council
at the council's headquarters in Riyadh.
Upon arrival at the venue, the King was received by Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh.
Then the royal anthem was played. Princes, the Council's Deputy Speaker, and
Chairmen of the Committees greeted the King. A speech ceremony was held on this
occasion, starting with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.
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Riyadh, March 18
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
separately received here today Chairman of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention
of Vice Commission Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Human Al-Humain and Chairman of Control
and Investigation Board Dr. Saleh bin Saud Al-Ali.
During the meetings, the officials congratulated the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura
on his new post. Cordial talks were exchanged and issues of common interest
were discussed.
The meetings were attended by a number of officials
Also, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh
received here today Saudi Ambassador-Designate to Japan Dr. Abdulaziz Turkestani
and Saudi Ambassador-Designate to Burkina Faso Hani Sindi
During the meeting, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura congratulated the ambassadors
on their new post, wishing them all success.
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Muscat, March 10
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammad bin Ibrahim Al Alsheikh
left here today.
The chairman left after participating in an Arab parliamentary conference held
here over the last three days.
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Muscat, March 09
Omani Deputy Premier Mr. Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Saeed received here today Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Asheikh and Heads of Arab parliaments
participating in the 15th Conference on Arab Parliament Union hosted by Oman.
During the reception, they expressed their appreciation for Oman's hosting of
the conference praising its organization of the conference which is considered
as a lead-up to Arab parliamentary cooperation.
On another development, the Committee for Political and Parliamentary Affairs
as well as the Committee for Economical and Financial Affairs held meeting today
at Al Bustan Hotel in Muscat.
It's worth mentioning that these committees discuss a number of issues concerning
the Arab World.
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A delegation representing majlis Ash Shura in Saudi Arabia will participate
in the "5th Conference of the Arab Parliamentary Union" which will be held in
Muscat on Saturday and last for three days.
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al
Al-Sheikh will lead the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the conference.
A number of political, economic and parliamentary issues, especially issues
pertaining to the Arab cooperation will be discussed by the participants of
the conference.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura meets
Deputy Premier of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, December 02
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid met here
today with Deputy Premier of Malaysia Najeeb Abdulrazzaq.
During the meeting, the chairman conveyed greetings of Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz,
Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, and
the Saudi people to Malaysia and the Malaysian people.
The Malaysian deputy premier praised the initiative of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques for dialogue among followers of religions, cultures and civilizations
for peace.
He also hailed the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' role in the Middle East
for security and peace in the region.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura holds
meeting with Malaysian parliament speaker
Kuala Lumpur, December 01
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Salih bin Abdullah
bin Homaid met here today with the Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament Amin
bin Haji Mulia.
The meeting came as a part of the current visit of Dr. bin Homaid to Malaysia.
During the audience, the Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament welcomed Speaker
of Majlis Ash Shura and the accompanying delegation, noting the bilateral relationship
between the Kingdom and Malaysia on one hand and Majlis Ash Shura and the Malaysian
Parliament on the other.
In a speech on the occasion, bin Homaid emphasized the distinguished deep-rooted
bilateral relationship binding the two countries, considering the mutual visits
by the leaderships of the two countries is yet another proof of the distinguished
relation binding the two countries.
The two parties discussed a number of issues of common interest, including the
activation of the parliamentary friendship committees between the two chambers.
The meeting was attended by members of Majlis Ash Shura and the Saudi Ambassador
to Malaysia Mohammad Reza Abu Alhamail.
Earlier today, bin Homaid visited the International Islamic University in Malaysia.
The Principal of the university announced that the University's senate is interested
to appoint bin Homaid as Chairman of the Higher Council of the International
Institute for Quranic Studies. Thanking the university for this offer, bin Homaid.
said he would reply later.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Holds
Meeting
Kuala Lumpur, November 30
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Salih bin Abdullah Bin Homaid met here today
with Saudi students studying in Malaysia.
The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques to Malaysia Mohammad Reza Abu Alhamail.
In a speech on the occasion, Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura hailed the program
of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
for sending Saudi students abroad for study saying that more than 48,000 students
have benefited from the program until now.
Earlier today, Dr. Bin Homaid and the accompanying delegation arrived in Kuala
Lumpur on an official visit to Malaysia in response to an invitation by the
Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament Amin bin Haji Mulia.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker to begin
visit to Malaysia tomorrow
Melbourne, November 29
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid will start tomorrow,
Sunday, an official visit to Malaysia in response to an invitation by the Speaker
of the Malaysian Parliament Amin bin Haji Mulia.
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker concluded an official visit to Australia which lasted
for several days.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hasan Talaat
Nadhir highlighted the success of the Majlis Ash Shura Speaker's visit to Australia.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker meets with
Saudi students in Australia
Melbourne, November 28
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid met at his guest
residence in the Australian city of Melbourne with Saudi students on scholarships
in Australia.
The Saudi ambassador to Australia talaat bin Hasan Nazer was present in the
meeting.
Addressing the gathering, bin Homaid advised the students to adhere to Islamic
teachings to reflect a good profile about the Saudi people.
Later, bin Homaid visited the Islamic Center in Melbourne and was briefed on
the services rendered by the facility to the Islamic community in the city.
On the other hand, the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura met at his residence in Melbourne
with Australia's Mufti Sheikh Fahmi Al-Imam who briefed him on the activities
practiced in the center.
For his part, bin Homaid called on the Islamic societies in Australia to further
spread the correct Islamic culture among Muslims, urging for becoming good examples
among the Australian people.
The meeting was attended by bin Homaid's accompanying delegation and Saudi diplomats
based in Australia.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker visits NCEIS
Melbourne, Australia, November 27
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid visited here today
the National Center of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS) at the University
of Melbourne.
Upon arrival, he was received by university's Director Ian Renard and NCEIS
Director Abdullah Saeed.
Later, Dr. Saleh attended a luncheon held in his honor at the university.
During the visit, Dr. Saleh was accompanied by Saudi Ambassador to Australia
Hassan bin Talaat Nazir and his official delegation consisting of some members
of Majlis Ash Shura.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker visits Australian
Parliament
Canberra, November 26
Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid visited
the headquarters of Australian Parliament here today in the framework of his
current visit to Australia.
He attended a part of the deliberations of the House of Representatives and
Senate.
Dr. Saleh met with members of the Committee of Foreign Relations, Defense and
Trade in parliament headed by Senator Michael Vorcha.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia
and Australia, particularly ways of strengthening parliamentary, trade and cultural
relations. He also visited Saudi embassy in Canberra where he was received by
Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat bin Nazer.
Dr. Saleh paid a visit to Saudi Cultural Department and a mosque in Canberra.
On Tuesday, he attended a dinner party held in his honor by the Saudi ambassador.
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Saudi Delegation attends Arab Parliamentarians
Workshop
Tunis, November 26
Workshop for the Arab parliamentarians began its deliberations here on Wednesday.
A delegation from Majlis Ash Shura is participating in the 3-day workshop. The
delegation is composed of Hamza Al-Juhani, Dr Abdulrahman Al-Tamimi and a number
of officials.
The workshop will focus on means of developing the capabilities of the Arab
parliamentarians in the field of dialogue as well as issues pertaining to the
international conference on housing and the millenary goals for development,
due to be held soon.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker holds meetings
Canberra, November 25, SPA
The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Australia Harry Jenkins and Senator
John Hogg received at the Australian Parliament here today the Chairman of Saudi
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid currently visiting
Australia.
During the meeting, the Australian officials hailed the bilateral relations
between the two countries in various fields, particularly the parliamentary
relations.
On his part, Dr. Saleh said that the invitation he received to visit Australia
will contribute to enhancing the relations between the Majlis Ash Shura and
the Australian Parliament.
The meeting was attended by a number of Australian Parliament members and Majlis
Ash Shura members and Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat bin Nazir.
Also, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs received at the Australian
Parliament here today Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid.
During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between
the two countries.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker holds meetings
2 Canberra
Dr. Saleh met separately here today Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean and
Minister of Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson.
During the meetings, ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries
in the field of trade, energy and tourism were discussed.
Also, Dr. Saleh attended here today a luncheon held in his honor by the Vice
Chairman of Australian-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee Bruce Scott.
The meetings were attended by Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat bin
Nazir and members of Majlis Ash Shura Speaker.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid arrived here today,
kicking off his state visit to Australia at the invitation of the Australian
Parliament Speaker.
At Sydney International Airport, he was received by a number of senior officials
of the Australian Parliament and Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat
bin Nazir.
The Governor of New South Wales of Australia Marie Bashir received here today
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid who is currently
visiting Australia.
During the meeting, Dr. Saleh conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Sultan
bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and
Inspector General, to the Governor. In turn, the Governor expressed appreciation
of the Kingdom's role to support development in poor countries.
Bashir commended the bilateral relations between the two countries, calling
for further cooperation in various fields.
Also, they discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the two friendly
countries, especially in the parliamentary field.
The meeting was attended by members of the Shoura Council accompanying the Chairman;
and Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat bin Nazir.
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Singaporean President and senior
Minister at the PM's office separately receive Majlis Ash Shura delegation
Singapore, November 21
President of Singapore S. R. Nathan has lauded the initiative of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud calling for dialogue
among followers of religions and cultures, referring to New York high-level
meeting on peace of culture which was recently held upon invitation of the king.
During a meeting with visiting Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah
bin Homaid, he hailed the bilateral relations binding the two countries.
Bin Homaid conveyed to the president the greetings of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Vice-Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques and the Singaporean people, wishing Singapore and its people steady
progress and prosperity.
For his part, bin Homaid lauded the bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, bilateral ties and ways of enhancing them were discussed.
Later, bin Homaid met with the Singaporean Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's
office Goh Chok Tong who praised the King's initiative on dialogue among followers
of religions and cultures.
During the meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of
enhancing them were discussed in addition to the situations in the Middle East.
The two meetings were attended by bin Homaid's accompanying delegation; Saudi
Charge d'Affaires to Singapore Hamza Mohammed Gassas and a number of Singaporean
officials.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker meets Singaporean
parliament's speaker
Singapore, November 20
Visiting Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid met
here today with Singaporean parliament's speaker Abdullah Altarmooji.
During the meeting, they discussed Saudi-Singaporean relations especially cooperation
between the Shura Council and the Singaporean parliament.
The Singaporean parliament's speaker held a luncheon for the Shura Council Speaker
and the accompanying delegation.
The Shura Council Speaker, who arrived here earlier today on an official visit
to Singapore, visited the Ministry of Education in Singapore and was briefed
on education there.
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The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura receives
Iranian Ambassador
Riyadh, November 15
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid received here
today Iranian Ambassador to the Kingdom Dr. Seyed Mohammed Hosseini.
During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and reviewed bilateral relations
between the two countries. They also discussed ways of enhancing ties between
the Saudi Shura Council and Iranian Shura Council.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
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The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura receives
German Ambassador-designate to Kingdom
Riyadh, November 11
The Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid received
here today German Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom Volkmar Wenzel.
Dr. bin Homaid welcomed the German Ambassador, wishing him all success.
During the meeting, they discussed overall topics and issues of concern, particularly
with regard to the upcoming economic summit meeting of Group of 20, and the
dialogue between the followers of religions and cooperation for peace, which
was called for by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud.
The meeting was attended by a number officials.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has expressed
appreciation for the efforts exerted by Majlis Ash Shura.
In a cable of reply to Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura Dr Salih bin Abdullah bin
Humaid, the King, after reading Majlis Ash Shura Council's latest annual report,
expressed appreciation for the heartfelt feelings spelled out by the Speaker
and the Council's members.
The annual report includes the Majlis Ash Shura's activities and achievements.
Dr Bin Humaid had submitted to the King the annual report in line with the 25th
article of the Majlis Ash Shura's system. He lauded the great support being
extended to the Majlis Ash Shura by the King.
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US delegation visits Majlis Ash Shoura
Riyadh, November 09
A delegation of US cities' mayors visited today the Shura Council where they
met members of the Saudi-US parliamentary friendship committee.
During the meeting, the delegation's members were briefed on the Shura Council
and issues of common interest were discussed.
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Majlis Ash Shura hosts dinner party
in honor of Arab-Japan dialogue forum participants
Riyadh, November 04
Majlis Ash Shura l hosted a dinner party here tonight in honor of Arab-Japan
Dialogue Forum participants.
Prominent dignitaries representing the parties of dialogue: Saudi Arabia, Egypt
and Japan took part in the event which concluded earlier today.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker opens Arab-Japanese
Dialogue Forum.
Riyadh, November 04
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Salih bin Homaid opened here today the 6th meeting
of the Arab-Japanese Dialogue Forum.
A speech ceremony was held on the occasion in which speakers highlighted support
by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz for dialogue
and focused on the importance of dialogue in general and between the Arab peoples
and the Japanese people in particular.
Following the speeches, the meeting discussed three working papers on the themes
of the meeting.
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Majlis Ash Shura holds ordinary session
RIYADH, November 02
Presided over by its Speaker Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid, the Shura
Council held its ordinary 50th session in Riyadh today.
In a statement to Saudi Press Agency following the session, Secretary General
of the Shura Council Dr. Mohammad Alghamdi said the council approved the amendment
of three memorandums of understanding in the field of air transport services
between Saudi Arabia and three countries, India, Nigeria and Iran.
The council also approved an agreement to promote and protect investment between
Saudi Arabia and Sweden.
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Dr. Bandar Hajjar appointed Deputy Chairman
of Shoura Council, Royal Decree
Riyadh, October 25
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued
today a royal decree appointing Dr. Bandar bin Mohammed Hamzah Hajjar, Deputy
Chairman of Shoura Council, at a rank of minister.
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Majlish Ash Shura Speaker receives French
parliamentary delegation
Riyadh, October 20, SPA
Majlish Ash Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Homaid received here today a
French parliamentary delegation.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest between the two
countries and Saudi-French strong relations.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker holds meeting
with a delegation of French mayors
Riyadh, October 19
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid met here today with
a delegation of French mayors, currently on a visit to the Kingdom, headed by
Jean-Claude Fortuih.
During the meeting, Dr. bin Homaid pointed to the strong relations between the
Kingdom and France in various domains, especially parliamentary relations.
On the other hand, a number of members of the Council's Committee of Security
Affairs and Committee of Foreign Affairs held here today a meeting with a delegation
of the British Royal College of Defense Studies, currently on a visit to the
Kingdom, headed by Admiral Charles Style, the Commander of the College.
The meeting discussed several issues of common concern between the two countries,
especially in the field of security and military cooperation, as well as the
enhancement of cooperation and academic, scientific and technical communication
between the Kingdom and the British side in the field of military sciences.
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Majlis Ash Shura Speaker receives German
delegation
Riyadh, October 18
Majlis Ash Shura Speaker Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid received here
today the German Parliamentary Bloc's delegation for the Affairs of the Arab
World and the Middle East in the German Parliament.
The meeting reviewed issues of common interest, Saudi-German relations and relations
between the Shoura Council and the German parliament.
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Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura receives
Ambassador of Bangladesh
Riyadh, October 15
Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Humaid, the Speaker of Majlis Ash Shura received
here today Bangladesh’s Ambassador designate Mohammed Fazal Al-kareem.
During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues pertaining to the bilateral
relations between the two countries.
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Majlis Ash Shura participates in meeting
of Arab Group in International Parliamentary Union
Geneva, October 12
A Shura delegation participated in the coordination meeting of the Arab Group
of International Parliamentary Union (IPU) to support the adoption of amendments
to be undertaken by the IPU Council to ensure a permanent seat for Palestine
in the Union.
The Arab Group also agreed to nominate Rashid Mohammed Khalfan Al-Sharifi from
the United Arab Emirates to replace the representative of the Arab group in
the Executive Committee of the International Parliamentary Union Abdulwahid
Al-Radhi of the Moroccan parliament.
The meeting discussed the emergency item submitted by the United Arab Emirates
and Egypt to address the global financial crisis. The Arab Group agreed to support
this item to be on the agenda of the General Assembly of the Union.
The Shura Council delegation participating in the meeting consists of the Secretary-General
of the Shura Council Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and a number of members
and advisors of Shura Council.
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Shura to participate in meeting of Arab
parliamentary union
Riyadh, Oct 6
A Shura delegation, led by Dr Fihad al-Hamad, the member of the Shura, will
participate in the first meeting for the executive committee of the Arab parliamentary
union as well as the joint meeting of the union's legal committee and the secretaries
general of the councils and parliamentarians.
Dr al-Hamad will be accompanied at the meetings due to be opened tomorrow, by
Ahmad al- Yahya, the Shura's assistant secretary general, Fahd bin Shalhoub,
the official of protocols and relations, and Hisham al-Faris and Salih al-Khayem,
from the office of the parliamentary relations at the Shura.
The participants of the meetings are scheduled to review a number of issues
of mutual interest.
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Shura Council Chairman receives US researcher
Riyadh, May 14
Shura Council Chairman Sheikh Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid met here today
with visiting US Harvard University's John Kennedy College researcher Caren
Eliot House who was briefed on the council's work during the meeting.
Meanwhile, member of the council Mohammad Albawardi met here today with a German
reporter. During the meeting the reporter was briefed on the work of the council.
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Shura Council holds Session
Riyadh, May 12
The Shura Council held here today its 18th ordinary session presided over by
the council's chairman Dr. Salih bin Abdullah bin Homaid.
During the session, Dr. Salih stressed that the annual speech delivered by the
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz at the opening
of works of the fourth year of the fourth session on Saturday 7/3/1429 H received
the attention of the Council; government agencies; local, regional and international
media; and political observers and analysts due to its transparency and clarity.
The presidency of the Council called on the committees and members to work according
to the speech and to prepare frameworks for it .The annual speech included important
points considered as a working strategy and commitment for the future at the
national, regional and international level including the King's appreciation
for the performance of the Council and its role; constructive criticism contributes
to establishing truth; political stability essential to maintaining the entity
of the state, achieving development and protecting achievements; the issuance
of the allegiance-pledge system and its executive board; the formation of allegiance-
pledge commission; modernization of the systems of justice and Grievances Court;
improvement of existing infrastructure projects; increase in job opportunities
for citizens; raising the standards of living; development of public and university
education and training sector; and emphasis on tackling any problem emerging
in Saudi society.
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Shura Chief receives Saudi Envoys to
Oman and Nigeria
Riyadh, May 10
Chairman of the Shura (Consultative) Council Dr Salih bin Humeid received here
today Abdulaziz bin Suleiman Al-Turki and Khalid Omar Abdu Rabbu, Saudi ambassadors
designate to Oman and Nigeria respectively.
He urged the ambassadors to work for enhancing the Kingdom's relations with
the two countries.
Meanwhile, Dr Bin Humeid received here today Cameroon's ambassador to the Kingdom
Mohamadou Labarang on the occasion of the end of his term of office in the country.
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Saudi Shura members participate in WTO
Forum in UAE
Abu Dhabi, May 07
A number of members of Saudi Shura (Consultative) Council led by Abdullah bin
Saeed Abu Melhah participated in a workshop directed towards Arab parliamentarians
on WTO Agreements at Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) headquartered in Abu Dhabi.
Other Arab Parliaments' members also participated in the Forum in addition to
experts from WTO and AMF.
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Saudi-Spanish Parliamentary Friendship
Committee holds meeting
Riyadh, May 04
The Saudi-Spanish Parliamentary Friendship Committee at the Shura (Consultative)
Council held here today a meeting under the chairmanship of Dr Waleed Arab Hashim,
the head of the Committee and the Spanish ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia Manuel Alabart.
They reviewed issues pertaining to bilateral relations, notably the parliamentary
relations between the Shura and the Spanish parliament.
They also reviewed regional and international developments.
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Shura Council Chairman receives Russian
Ambassador
Riyadh, April 26
Chairman of Shura Council Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Homaid received here today
Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Victor Coder Yavtsev.
Dr. Saleh received an official invitation to visit Russia in the framework of
bilateral relations that bind the two friendly countries.
During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing joint parliamentary cooperation
between Saudi Shura Council and the Russian Parliament.
The meeting was attended by a number of officials.
