Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Monday, holding discussions focused on securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bilateral economic ties,

The NEOM city initiative was aimed at creating the city of Neom emerged from Saudi Vision 2030. Scroll down for details.

The video, widely circulated on social media platforms, features MBS stating, "We want to destroy Islamic extremism and co-exist with other religions." This declaration aligns with his broader vision to reform Saudi Arabia's religious policies and open its society to global cultures.

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Neom project, envisioned as a futuristic city in the desert, is facing severe financial and logistical challenges. Costs have surged to an estimated $8.8 trillion, over 25 times the country’s annual budget,

Zelenskiy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been visiting the kingdom since Monday with Ukrainian and U.S. officials set to meet for crunch talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to find a path towards ending the war.

Zelenskyy stressed the importance of prisoner exchanges and the return of abducted children as crucial confidence-building measures in diplomatic efforts. Read also: British envoy guides Zelenskyy ahead of key US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia “We had a very detailed discussion with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud regarding the steps and conditions