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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.. Political weight creates stability​

True leadership does not occur in times of calm, but rather in moments of crisis when countries test their ability to protect their interests, contain tensions, and prevent chaos from turning into a permanent reality. At every turning point that the region has witnessed over the past decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been present as a country that creates stability more than it just talks about it.

The Kingdom has proven that strength does not lie in escalation, but rather in the ability to manage crises rationally, build consensus, and defend the security of the region without compromising its principles or interests. Therefore, it was not surprising that Riyadh turned into a platform for dialogue, a main station for mediations, and a capital where efforts are made to bring viewpoints closer together whenever crises intensify.

This position did not come out of nowhere, but rather is the result of a consistent policy that believes that Gulf security is a collective responsibility, and that the stability of the Arab world can only be achieved with unity of position, respect for the sovereignty of states, and rejection of all forms of interference or attempts to destabilize security and spread chaos.

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God support him, has rebuilt the state system in a more comprehensive sense. The vision has contributed to developing systems, raising the efficiency of procedures, strengthening governance, empowering institutions, and accelerating decision-making, making the Kingdom more capable of dealing with regional and international changes efficiently and flexibly. When the internal front is strong, the state becomes more influential in its surroundings, more able to protect its interests, and contribute to the stability of the region. This transformation is a strategic vision that went beyond the traditional concept of reform, to establish a model for a modern state that combines development and readiness, economic ambition and political presence. Today, the Kingdom is no longer only an influential regional player, but has become an essential partner in addressing international issues, creating initiatives, and building partnerships that serve security and stability.

At the Gulf level, the Kingdom has continued to represent a safety valve for the GCC system, out of its belief that common challenges can only be faced with unity of ranks and integrated efforts. It has also continued to perform its historic role in the Arab world in supporting Arab solidarity, seeking to heal rifts, and elevating the language of dialogue over disagreement, based on a firm conviction that the future of the region is not built by conflicts, but by cooperation and integration.

Perhaps what distinguishes Saudi policy is that it combines firmness and responsibility, firmness in protecting national and regional security, and responsibility in sparing the region the scourge of conflicts, with continued humanitarian and relief support to affected countries and peoples, in a way that reflects the stability of principles before circumstances change.

Anyone who contemplates the regional scene realizes that the Kingdom was never a party seeking influence as much as it was a state seeking to establish stability. Therefore, whenever the crises intensified, attention turned to Riyadh, because it became a symbol of wisdom, a center of trust, and a reliable partner in creating solutions.

Perhaps the greatest thing that can be said today is that the Kingdom did not make its power a means to impose will, but rather made it a tool for protecting security, maintaining stability, and gathering the word, and this is the power that remains, because it is built on wisdom, rooted in trust, and is witnessed by reality before it is written by the pens.

 

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Important - Nuclear Program | The United States proposes the third generation + of nuclear energy with advanced reactors to Saudi Arabia.



Saudi Arabia is witnessing tangible movement in the nuclear energy sector, with a focus on modern third-generation + reactors, as international companies compete to provide the latest technologies to the Kingdom within its ambitious nuclear project.

The most prominent applicant is the American Westinghouse AP1000 reactor, which features passive safety systems that reduce reliance on pumps and electricity in emergency situations with a design that increases operating reliability and extends the life of the reactor to about 60 years.

On the other hand, South Korea offers the APR1400 reactor, which is a third-generation reactor characterized by a higher production capacity of about 1,400 megawatts, with safety systems that rely more on traditional electric pumps.

Nuclear energy experts point out that choosing the appropriate technology depends on the balance between safety, production capacity and compatibility with international standards, while AP1000 remains the United States' choice to focus on technical safety and modern technology.


*The first nuclear technological statement - Business Korea | The United States is pushing South Korea to use an American reactor in the Saudi nuclear energy project!

Recent reports showed the United States' interest in the Saudi nuclear energy project, as it asked South Korea to adopt the Westinghouse AP1000 reactor model.

Westinghouse Suppliers Meet with the U.S. Congress in Support of AP1000® Projects​

https://info.westinghousenuclear.co...e-u.s.-congress-in-support-of-ap1000-projects

 

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US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear power​

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Summary​

• The US is due to sign a deal that will allow Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear programme
• An announcement is expected from US President Donald Trump's administration, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner
• The deal will reportedly allow US companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis on Saudi soil
• Nuclear experts and former officials in Israel - the US's top ally in the Middle East - have warned that such an agreement could lead to Saudi Arabia being able to develop a nuclear weapon
• The fear is that if Saudi Arabia starts enriching its own uranium, hardliners in Iran could be encouraged to secretly race to build a bomb, writes our security correspondent
• The deal follows years of stalled talks between the US and Saudi Arabia - a timeline

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1. US President Donald Trump speaking at unrelated eventpublished at 15:36
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4. US-Saudi nuclear deal still expected but no official confirmation yetpublished at 15:28
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   Trump attended Dover Air Force Base in Delaware earlier, before an appearance at a Georgia high school, this evening
   If you're just joining us, we're still expecting the US and Saudi Arabia to announce an nuclear power deal.
   
   US media has reported that the two countries have reached a commercial agreement for US companies to run nuclear power plants on Saudi Arabian soil, but we've not had anything yet on the matter from President Trump or Saudi officials.
   
   Reports suggest the deal will potentially allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium itself.
   
   It would be the latest milestone in a Saudi-US negotiations on nuclear that have been ongoing ever since the two nations signed an memorandum of understanding in 2008.
   
   Back in the US, Democrat representative John Garamendi described the deal as "terrible, terrible policy", while Republican Marlin Stutzman said he had no "initial" concerns over the agreement.
   
   The highly controversial agreement will need to be debated in congress but opponents are unlikely to be able to gather enough votes to defeat Trump's initiative, our North America editor Sarah Smith writes.
   
   We expect Trump to soon be speaking at a high school in Atlanta, Georgia, for an unrelated event, but we will bring you any relevant lines.
   
   
   

   US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear power

   The agreement could be worth billions of dollars to the US, whose companies could be involved in building a facility to produce enriched uranium.

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