Faced with such diverse and dangerous terrorist adversaries, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has spared no effort or expense to combat terrorism. The Kingdom is committed to uprooting terror at the source and draining terror groups of resources. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has arrested terrorists within its borders, tried them before specialized courts, and imposed the ultimate penalties on those convicted. The Kingdom has implemented one of the world’s strictest financial control systems to combat terror financing. Donations in mosques and public places are prohibited, and Saudi charities are prohibited from transferring money outside the country to ensure that charitable funds do not find their way to violent extremists. In 2005, the Kingdom launched a national public awareness campaign against extremism that is still ongoing to counter the extremist narrative and educate our public about the dangers of violent extremism. In 2008 it launched a global interfaith dialogue to promote harmony among the world’s religions and cultures. A global center was established in Vienna to continue this effort. In addition to actions, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has worked with other nations to combat terrorism - both diplomatically and militarily. Through a $110 million grant, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia helped establish the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center to combat terrorism, address the mindset of extremism that foments terrorism, and build the capacity of U.N. Member States to fight against terrorism. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has established “fusion cells” where law enforcement and intelligence officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States and other partners work closely together to investigate and interdict terror plots and finances. Saudi Air Force planes were one of the first to fly sorties over Syria as part of the military actions against ISIS, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition of 38 Islamic countries to fight terrorism and extremism. Terrorism is a global scourge. Many countries have known the grief and pain it causes. It makes no sense for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support or condone those who have as their goal the destruction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is against our values, our faith and our national character. That is why the Kingdom has responded with strength, persistence, and resolve. To accuse the Kingdom of being lax, much less complicit, when it comes to combating terrorism and terror financing is not only irresponsible, but flies against the face of reality. --SPA 12:18 LOCAL TIME 09:18 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w