Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has appointed Manal bint Hassan Rizwan as his advisor and special envoy for negotiations and peace efforts.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced the appointment on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The ministry said Rizwan will serve as a special envoy to support the foreign minister on negotiations and peace efforts.
Manal Rizwan’s Diplomatic Experience
Rizwan has held several roles within Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry. She currently holds the rank of minister plenipotentiary and has worked closely with the foreign minister on major diplomatic issues.
She has also played a role in Saudi diplomatic efforts linked to negotiations and peace. Earlier, she headed the ministry’s negotiation team, according to Saudi and regional reports.
In addition, Rizwan has represented Saudi Arabia at international forums. In June 2026, she represented the Kingdom at the Oslo Forum 2026. She took part in a session focused on mediation in a troubled Middle East.
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Role in Peace and Negotiation Efforts
The new appointment gives Rizwan a formal role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s negotiation and peace work.
However, the Foreign Ministry has not publicly detailed the specific countries or files that will fall under her new mandate. Regional reporting said the ministry did not provide further details about her exact assignments.
Rizwan has already worked on regional and international diplomatic issues. She attended high-level meetings with Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan in recent years.
For example, she joined Saudi diplomatic engagements on Gaza, the United Nations and other international issues. Saudi records have also identified her as an adviser involved in the Kingdom’s multilateral diplomacy.
Saudi Arabia’s Diplomatic Efforts
The appointment comes as Saudi Arabia continues to expand its diplomatic role in regional and international peace efforts.
In recent years, Riyadh has taken part in diplomatic initiatives focused on regional conflicts, mediation and the implementation of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Against this background, Rizwan’s experience in negotiations and international diplomacy could support the ministry’s work across several diplomatic tracks.
The appointment also highlights the growing role of experienced Saudi diplomats in the Kingdom’s international engagement.
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