Saudi leadership offer condolences to Bahrain king after death of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa
RIYADH, 22 September: Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince offered their condolences to Bahrain’s King Hamad on Saturday after the passing of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa. In separate cables of condolences, King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed that God have mercy on the deceased.
Azerbaijan’s minister receives Saudi fund chief
BAKU, 22 September: CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development Sultan Al-Marshad was received by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov in Baku recently. During the meeting, the two sides discussed various avenues to enhance development cooperation in vital sectors in Azerbaijan, the Saudi fund reported on X. Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Essam Al-Jutaili […]
Riyadh to host conference on Arabic language computing
JEDDAH, 22 September: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language is set to host its third international conference on Oct. 6-7 in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The conference, themed “Arabic Language Computing and Enriching Linguistic Data,” will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and […]
Saudi Arabia’s palm waste biochar initiative cuts farming water use by 30%
RIYADH, 22 September: The National Center for Palms and Dates and the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture have launched what is reportedly the region’s first biochar initiative, created by recycling palm waste, in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Biochar, a carbon-rich porous material, improves soil structure, enhances water retention, and […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 22,716 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 22 September: Saudi authorities arrested 22,716 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. According to an official report, a total of 14,446 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,780 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Saudi Arabia joins UN meeting on ‘digital future’
RIYADH, 22 September: The governor of the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission, Mohammed Al-Tamimi, took part in the annual meeting of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development as a committee member. The meeting, titled “Towards a Resilient, Safe, and Inclusive Digital Future,” aimed to promote digital transformation, develop the global digital economy, bridge […]
Saudi-Cuban talks focus on health sector cooperation
RIYADH, 22 September: Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel, along with his delegation, met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez in Havana as part of an official visit to Caribbean country. The two sides explored ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the health sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They also discussed increasing both bilateral and […]
