Joe Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, meets with King Salman
July 15, 2022, 6:53 pm

Joe Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, meets with King Salman

US President Joe Biden arrives at King Abdulaziz International Airport, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 15, 2022. (Reuters)

US President Joe Biden landed on Friday in Saudi Arabia, where US officials said he would discuss a range of issues including energy security with Saudi and other Gulf leaders.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with US President Joe Biden at the Al Salam Royal Palace in Jeddah on Friday (July 15).

Biden flew in from Israel aboard Air Force One, landing in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah.

Mecca’s Governor Prince Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud received him upon his arrival in King Abdulaziz International Airport.

In meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem, US President reaffirmed the US support for “two states for two peoples,” adding, however, that the “ground is not ripe” to restart Israel-Palestinian talks.

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Biden said the Palestinians require a political path toward peace with Israel, even if a two-state solution to the conflict appears far off.

“There must be a political horizon that the Palestinian people can actually see or at least feel. We cannot allow the hopelessness to steal away the future,” Biden said.

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Abbas articulated long-standing Palestinian frustrations over Israel’s five-decade occupation.

The veteran leader said Palestinians “look forward” to US efforts to “stop settlements and settler violence” and an end to the “expulsion of Palestinians from their land.”

“The key to peace begins with recognizing the state of Palestine,” Abbas said.

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Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
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For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”