‘Vishy’s children are all grown up’: Garry Kasparov lauds India on historic double at Chess Olympiad
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov showered praise on the Indian team for historic double gold in both the men’s and women’s events at the 2024 Chess Olympiad. In a historic triumph, India’s men’s and women’s teams clinched gold medals for the first time in the 45th Chess Olympiad on […]
Diriyah sets Guinness World Record with artificial intelligence show
RIYADH, 24 September: Diriyah made history on Saudi Arabia’s 94th National Day by setting a Guinness World Record for the largest display of artificial-intelligence assistant devices. The show, featuring over 500 Amazon Echo devices and Alexa voice assistants, was part of Diriyah’s celebrations of the country’s national day, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. […]
Saudi, Dutch climate envoys meet in New York
RIYADH, 24 September: Saudi and Dutch climate envoys discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom and the Netherlands in a meeting on Monday. Adel Al-Jubeir and Prince Jaime of Bourbon-Parma discussed the latest developments related to environmental protection and mitigating climate change. Al-Jubeir highlighted Saudi efforts and initiatives to combat climate change. The pair met […]
Arab leaders congratulate Saudi leadership on 94th National Day
RIYADH, 24 September: Arab leaders congratulated Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the 94th Saudi National Day which fell on Monday. The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin […]
Saudi minister visits US to boost ties in industry
RIYADH, 24 September: The Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef began an official visit to the US on Monday to boost cooperation in industry and mining, strengthen ties, attract investments, and explore opportunities in aviation and space. Alkhorayef, whose visit ends on Sept. 28, is scheduled to travel to New York, California, […]
Saudi economy minister meets Argentinian counterpart in New York
RIYADH, 24 September: Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met his Argentinian counterpart, Luis Caputo, at the Summit of the Future in New York on Monday. The two sides discussed relations between their nations and explored further opportunities for cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Alibrahim also met UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network […]
Authorities bust drug smugglers across the Kingdom
RIYADH, 24 September: Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Border Guard patrols in Jazan’s Al-Ardah governorate arrested seven Ethiopians for smuggling 170 kg of qat, while patrols in Al-Dayer governorate thwarted an attempt to smuggle 150 kg of qat. In the Al-Raboah […]
Riyadh event showcases Saudi history, security
RIYADH, 24 September: The Ministry of Interior hosted the “Homeland Glory 3” event on Sept. 22-23 at King Saud University Sports Arena in Riyadh. The event was part of the 94th National Day celebrations, in partnership with the General Entertainment Authority. It featured a military display called “Banner and Vision,” which looked at the Kingdom’s […]
Joy on streets of the Kingdom on 94th National Day
RIYADH, 24 September: Monday marked a day of joy and expressions of pride as people throughout the Kingdom took to the streets flying the Saudi flag high at various events organized by local authorities to mark the occasion. The Royal Guard Presidency organized a celebration of the 94th Saudi National Day on Sept. 23 in […]
Saudi Arabia awards top startups in global blue economy challenge
RIYADH, 24 September: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning has announced the 15 winners of the UpLink Regenerative Blue Economy Challenge. The winners, revealed at the UN Summit of the Future in New York over the weekend, showcased innovative solutions to protect and restore the oceans and address challenges to their sustainability, the Saudi […]
