Saudi FM discusses developments in Palestinian territories with Algerian counterpart
RIYADH, 4 September: Saudi Foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed developments in the Palestinian territories with his Algerian counterpart on Tuesday. Prince Faisal and Ahmed Attaf also discussed efforts made by Arab and Muslim countries aimed at ensuring the restoration of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The ministers also discussed the importance […]
Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rain falls on Makkah
RIYADH, 4 September: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in the Makkah Region has increased its readiness in response to severe weather warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology on Tuesday. The center forecasted heavy rain accompanied by strong wind and thunder between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Tuesday. The director of the SRCA’s […]
Saudi Arabia hosts Qur’an contest for girls in Kyrgyzstan
RIYADH, 4 September: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, with the cooperation of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan, has held the largest Qur’an memorization competition for girls in Kyrgyzstan. This year’s contest began in seven governorates and two cities, in which 270 contestants competed in the first qualifying round in four categories: memorization […]
Saudi aviation to strengthen ties at Egypt airshow
RIYADH, 4 September: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej is leading a delegation to the Egypt International Airshow 2024, from Sept. 3 to 5. GACA will focus on strengthening bilateral relationships, fostering commercial partnerships, exploring investment opportunities, and identifying areas for collaboration to enhance the aviation sector. The three-day event is […]
Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince’s efforts to unify support for Palestinian people
RIYADH, 4 September: The Council of Ministers reviewed the discussions between the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the Leaders of Egypt and Turkiye. During these calls, the crown prince emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to unifying Arab and Islamic efforts in support of the Palestinian people. The Council of Ministers monitored regional and international developments, reaffirming the […]
Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps
RIYADH, 4 September: Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh plans to launch more than 160 technical bootcamps and programs in the fourth quarter of 2024 to enhance national skills in a modern educational setting. Developed with global partners such as Apple, Meta and Amazon, the training material is tailored to meet job market demands through hands-on learning. […]
Iranian ship sinks in Kuwaiti waters, 3 bodies recovered
Tehran, Sep 4 (IANS) Three bodies have been recovered following the sinking of an Iranian vessel in Kuwait’s territorial waters, Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported. According to a PMO statement on Tuesday, search and rescue operations were launched by both Iranian and Kuwaiti authorities after receiving reports of the incident on Sunday, reports […]
At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine
Kyiv, Sep 4 (IANS) At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single attacks since the start of Moscow’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reported, citing Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office. Sharing a […]
Egypt, Jordan reject Israel’s claim of weapon smuggling from Egypt into Gaza
Cairo/Amman, Sep 4 (IANS) Egypt has rejected Israel’s claim that its territories were used to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip. “Egypt completely rejects the statements made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, through which he tried to drag Egypt’s name into the conflict to distract the Israeli public’s attention,” the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said […]
Palestine reiterates rejection of Israeli military presence along Egypt-Gaza border
Ramallah, Sep 4 (IANS) The Palestinian presidency has reiterated its rejection of any Israeli military presence along the Philadelphi Corridor or at the Rafah crossing on the Gaza-Egypt border. In a statement on Tuesday, the presidency criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments about weapons smuggling from Egypt into Gaza, accusing him of using the […]
