BCCI AGM in Bengaluru on Sep 29, secy election not on agenda: Report
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be held in Bengaluru on September 29, says a report. As per the protocol, notice for the AGM, which will coincide with the inauguration of the High Performance Centre in the city, were sent […]
Saudi Culture Ministry and General Entertainment Authority highlight Riyadh Season tie-in projects
RIYADH, 5 September: The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the General Entertainment Authority on Wednesday provided a round-up of a series of projects and agreements they said would enhance the quality of life in the Kingdom and help to develop professional capabilities in several sectors. The first involves enhanced cooperation between the Saudi Film Commission […]
Saudi foreign minister and advisor to French president discuss bilateral relations and situation in Gaza
JEDDAH, 5 September: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi foreign minister, and Anne-Claire Legendre, the advisor to the French president on the Middle East and North Africa, held talks on the relationship between their countries and how it might be enhanced. During their telephone conversation they also discussed the latest developments in the region, in […]
Who’s Who: Abdullah Bakhraibah, CEO of Arab Investment Co.
RIYADH, 5 September:Abdullah Bakhraibah is CEO of the Arab Investment Co. as of August 2024. The Arab Investment Co., a pan-Arab financial institution established in 1974, is owned by the governments of 17 Arab countries. Bakhraibah’s experience of over 16 years in finance and investment, both locally and globally, makes him a valuable asset to […]
Saudi aviation leaders explore tech innovations at Egypt airshow
RIYADH, 5 September: The head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and other senior Saudi officials have been visiting the Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport. GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej was accompanied by the deputy commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, Maj. Gen. Talal Al-Ghamdi, and the Kingdom’s ambassador to Egypt […]
Jazan’s fertility, livestock nourish Saudi Arabia’s future
RIYADH, 5 September: One of Saudi Arabia’s most fertile agricultural regions is emerging as a vital hub for the Kingdom’s food security due to its rich and diverse livestock resources. Jazan’s natural environment, which blends fertile plains, mountainous terrain and seasonal rain, creates an ideal climate for raising various types of livestock, the Saudi Press […]
Revival of springs and aflaj: Saudi Arabia focuses on sustainable water solutions
RIYADH, 5 September: Saudi Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadli on Wednesday reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to sustaining water resources in the Kingdom. This follows the resurgence of several springs and aflaj (ancient irrigation systems) across Saudi Arabia. At a workshop in Riyadh titled “Water Springs in the Kingdom: Status, Legislation, and Sustainability,” Al-Fadli emphasized the significance […]
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with EU’s Borrell
RIYADH, 5 September: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on Wednesday. During the call, the two officials discussed regional developments and prospects for joint coordination on them.
Emir of Kuwait receives Saudi minister of state at Bayan Palace
RIYADH, 5 September: The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz at Bayan Palace on Wednesday. During the meeting, Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of the Saudi leadership to the emir and in return, Sheikh Meshal wished King Salman and Crown Prince […]
First public policy master’s program in Riyadh begins
RIYADH, 5 September: The KAPSARC School of Public Policy, the first such college in the Kingdom, has welcomed its new master’s students. Selected from a competitive pool of applicants, all admitted students received full scholarships for the program of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, minister of energy and […]
