Intensive directives for a successful Hajj season
Active diplomacy and international contacts
Enhancing energy security and export routes
Non-oil exports grow by 15%
International agreements and new regulations

Jeddah | B بث
04 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1447 AH | April 21, 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Council of Ministers session in Jeddah, in a meeting that carried a mix of files: serving the Guests of الرحمن, international movements, and strengthening the economic and developmental path.

Key Themes of the Session

Hajj First

Welcoming the Guests of الرحمن
Directives to mobilize all capabilities to ensure a successful Hajj season
Enhancing security, organizational, and service aspects

Active International Engagement

Review of the Crown Prince’s call with the President of China
Meetings with:

Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council
Prime Minister of Pakistan
President of the European Council

Emphasis on supporting diplomatic solutions and strengthening international dialogue

Energy Security and Maritime Affairs

Monitoring developments in the Strait of Hormuz
Affirming the strength of Saudi Arabia’s energy system
Highlighting the role of alternative export routes in supporting global supplies

Economy and Vision 2030

Commending the launch of the five-year strategy of the Public Investment Fund
Non-oil exports grew by 15%
Achieving first place globally in the Digital Readiness Index

Key Decisions

International Agreements

Mutual visa exemption agreement with China (diplomatic/special)
Air transport agreements with several countries
Agreement to avoid double taxation with Bahrain

Memoranda of Understanding

Indonesia: political consultations
Philippines: Islamic affairs
Qatar: legal and judicial cooperation
Egypt: road sector cooperation
Belize: tourism
Guinea: economic cooperation
Bahrain: investment promotion

Internal Regulations

Approval of the national framework for physical security and safety
Regulation of the Non-Oil Revenues Center
Adjustment of the fiscal year (January – December)

Operational Decisions

Continuation of the state bearing visa fees for seasonal Hajj workers
Directives regarding reports of government entities

Promotions

Promotions to Grades 14 and 15
Appointments at the rank of “Minister Plenipotentiary” in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

B بث Analysis

The session should not be read as a routine meeting…
but as a parallel management of three tracks:

Serving the الداخل (Hajj and services)
Moving the الخارج (diplomacy and agreements)
Accelerating the economy (Vision 2030 and digital transformation)

What stands out is not the diversity of decisions…
but their ability to operate simultaneously without conflict.

This reflects a governance model based on:
operating the state as an integrated system… not as separate files

The state does not move in one direction…
but in multiple directions… at the same pace.