KSA, Qatar want to strengthen everything bilateral: Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed a number of MoUs and agreements, including a pact for joint cooperation between the two countries’ central banks, according to a joint statement yesterday. The agreements were signed on Tuesday on the sidelines of a visit by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Qatar to attend the Gulf Cooperation Council summit.

Energy is the cornerstone: The two are looking to do more together on everything from electricity and energy efficiency to renewable energy. Riyadh and Doha will also look to diversify their trade relationship and find ways to make it easier for entrepreneurs, investment, and tech to flow between the two.

SHURA COUNCIL OKAYS AGREEMENTS

The Shura Council gave its final nod to three international agreements earlier this week.These include an MoU establishing a Saudi-South Korean strategic partnership council, another MoU outlining collaboration with India in sectors of power connectivity, green hydrogen and supply chains, and a final MoU with Portugal to foster cooperation in sports, Mubasher reports.

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