Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...BURAIDAH, Saudi Arabia — Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, Governor of Qassim Region, received Sherif Walid, Algeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, in Buraidah on Sunday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The meeting focused on issues of mutual interest and explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand exchanges between the two countries. Discussions also addressed ways to enhance collaboration across various sectors in line with the broader trajectory of Saudi–Algerian relations. Saudi Arabia and Algeria maintain longstanding diplomatic relations, with both countries engaging across political, economic and cultural spheres. The meeting in Buraidah reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement at the provincial level, reinforcing bilateral dialogue beyond national capitals.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 18, 2026 01:00 UTC