Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh. The Cabinet reviewed recent discussions and communications between His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and leaders of brotherly and friendly countries, aimed at expanding cooperation to advance shared interests and enhance coordination on global issues and challenges. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Cabinet commended the outcomes of the fourth meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council and the eighth meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. These meetings reaffirmed the commitment to advancing relations with both brotherly countries across all sectors and resulted in the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding to expand cooperation, particularly in development fields. Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary, in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, highlighted that the Cabinet lauded the high-speed electric train project linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar. This project is anticipated to support transportation, boost tourism and economic activity, and become one of the region's most prominent development initiatives, contributing to Gulf integration and connectivity through a state-of-the-art railway network. The Cabinet also reviewed the Kingdom's participation in regional and international meetings, including the outcomes of the 46th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. These outcomes reaffirmed the importance of fully, precisely, and continuously implementing the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to strengthen joint Gulf action. Furthermore, the Cabinet welcomed the decision by the United States of America to lift sanctions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic, praising the positive role of President Donald Trump in this regard, from his announcement during his visit to the Kingdom to the signing of the law repealing the Caesar Act. The minister of media stated that the Cabinet reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's commitment to regional security and stability, peaceful conflict resolution, humanitarian aid, and intercultural dialogue. The Cabinet also supports international organizations and aims to foster conditions for development in the Middle East and beyond. On domestic matters, the Cabinet commended government entities for their efforts in enhancing citizens' capabilities, achieving comprehensive development goals, and maintaining leadership across various sectors, emphasizing the need to accelerate initiatives for further national progress. The Cabinet noted the inclusion of Riyadh, AlUla, and Riyadh Al-Khabra in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, highlighting the Kingdom's dedication to providing sustainable learning opportunities and enhancing its global standing. Furthermore, the Cabinet observed that Saudi Arabia ranked second globally in Digital Government, according to the 2025 World Bank Gr oup GovTech Maturity Index. This achievement reflects an integrated government ecosystem, advanced digital infrastructure, and high-quality electronic services. The Cabinet also pointed out that the Kingdom ranked fifth globally and first in the Arab world in the growth of the artificial intelligence sector, as reported in the Global AI Index. This underscores the state's leadership and support for innovation and economic growth in this field. The Cabinet praised the success of the Made in Saudi Expo 2025, featuring the Syrian Arab Republic as this year's guest of honor. The event facilitated the signing of significant agreements and partnerships to enhance the competitiveness of national products in regional and global markets. The Cabinet addressed other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including authorizations for various ministers and officials to discuss and sign agreements with international counterparts in diverse fields such as extradition, strategic partnerships, language promotio n, legal affairs, shipping, and customs cooperation.