Kiswa of Kaaba to be replaced with advent of new Islamic year
RIYADH, 5th July 2024: The intricate black cloth covering the Kaaba will be replaced on Muharram 1, the beginning of the Hijri year, as part of an annual tradition. The Kiswa will be changed with the help of 159 technicians and craftsmen, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The old Kiswa will be removed and replaced by […]
Two lynx kittens born at Prince Saud Al-Faisal National Center in Taif
RIYADH, 5th July 2024: A breeding program set up by the National Center for Wildlife Development has paid off after a lynx at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Center for Wildlife Research in Taif gave birth to two kittens, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The program was established in 2022 and is part of the […]
Saudi citizenship granted to selection of researchers, innovators, and specialists
RIYADH, 5th July 2024: Saudi citizenship has been granted to a number of scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and people who have unique capabilities, expertise, and specializations, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The granting of citizenship was issued as part of a royal order granting Saudi citizenship to people with distinguished legal, medical, scientific, cultural, sports and […]
KSrelief helps Syrian orphans in Jordan
AMMAN, 5th July 2024 : Saudi aid agency KSrelief has signed an agreement to implement a project to support 1,000 Syrian orphans and their host communities in Jordan. The project, valued at almost SR4.9 million ($1.3 million), was signed by the agency’s general supervisor, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah, and the secretary-general of the Jordanian […]
Saudi Shoura Council members meet Uzbekistan Senate head
TASHKENT, 5th July 2024: A delegation from the Saudi-Uzbek Parliamentary Friendship Committee in the Shoura Council, headed by council member and committee chairman, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Jarbaa, met the head of the Uzbek Senate, Tanzila Narbaeva, in Tashkent. Narbaeva welcomed the delegation, who are on an official visit to Uzbekistan, and stressed the keen interest of […]
Saudi Arabia committed to attaining highest standards in protection of human rights, says HRC chief
RIYADH, 5th July 2024: The president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) said on Thursday that the Kingdom remained committed to attaining the highest international standards in protecting and promoting human rights, Saudi Press Agency reported. Hala bint Mazyed Al-Tuwaijri emphasized that the commitment was based on the country’s deeply rooted principles and values and its leadership’s prioritization of human […]
Saudi FM calls for sanctions on Israeli officials amid Gaza war
MADRID, 5th July 2024: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has urged European nations to impose sanctions on Israeli officials violating international human rights laws as he warned that Israel’s war on Gaza was affecting the entire Middle East, including southern Lebanon. “The situation in the Gaza Strip does not only affect the Palestinian […]
PM Modi thanks Rishi Sunak for deepening India-UK ties
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Rishi Sunak’s contribution to consolidate ties between the two nations during his tenure as the UK Prime Minister. “Thank you Rishi Sunak for your admirable leadership of the UK, and your active contribution to deepen the ties between India and the UK during […]
Prakash Ambedkar meets CM Shinde, claims accused won’t be arrested over Deekshabhoomi violence
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar claimed on Friday that the police will not arrest any of the accused booked for the violence and vandalism at the sacred Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur on July 1. Ambedkar, along with other VBA leaders, called on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday and made […]
Manchester City sign WSL all-time top scorer Vivianne Miedema on three-year deal
Manchester, July 5 (IANS) Manchester City women have announced the signing of Dutch international Vivianne Miedema on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old forward moved to Manchester after seven seasons at Arsenal. Miedema is the record goalscorer in Barclays Women’s Super League history and for the Netherlands, netting 80 and 95 times, respectively, for club and […]
