FIFA suspends Argentina’s Martinez for two matches
Buenos Aires, Sep 28 (IANS) Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez has been suspended by FIFA’s disciplinary committee for two matches for “violating principles of fair play”. The custodian will miss Argentina’s next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. Martinez violated FIFA’s code of conduct during the Copa America matches against Chile and Colombia […]
Saudi FM urges Security Council to act to contain Mideast crisis
RIYADH, 28 September: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Friday urged the United Nations Security Council to get its act together and find a way to stop the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from widening further. Speaking at a Security Council meeting in New York, Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat lamented that despite the successive resolutions passed […]
Saudi Border Guards in Asir foil attempts to smuggle 180 kg of qat
ABHA, 28 September: Saudi Border Guards in Al-Raboah, Asir, have foiled an attempt to smuggle 180 kg of qat. Preliminary procedures have been completed and the seized drug handed to the authorities. Patrols in Al-Daer, Jazan, have also thwarted attempts to smuggle 7,300 amphetamine pills and 8,600 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Preliminary procedures […]
Saudi ministry holds intensive course for imams in Indonesia
PADANG, 28 September: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious mission of the Saudi Embassy in Indonesia, held its fourth intensive course for imams, sermon givers, preachers, and heads of educational and Islamic institutions in Padang, West Sumatra. The three-day course, organized by the religious mission in collaboration with […]
King Abdulaziz University stages second film festival
JEDDAH, 28 September: King Abdulaziz University has announced the launch of the second Student Film Festival, from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5 at King Faisal Hall for Conferences. The festival aims to foster student creativity in filmmaking, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s leadership in the industry. Ayman Naji Bajunaid, dean of the College of Communication and […]
Saudi climate envoy meets German official in New York
NEW YORK, 28 September: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Aljubeir met German State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action Jennifer Morgan, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Friday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation in the fields […]
Researcher praises Saudi Arabia’s support for disabled
GENEVA, 28 September: Ruqaya Ajaj, a Saudi researcher specializing in the rights of people with disabilities, has urged member states at the Human Rights Council to implement policies comparable to the Kingdom’s. She stressed the importance of providing families with the necessary resources and promoting public awareness campaigns. She was speaking during a panel discussion […]
Kingdom ‘doubling aid efforts’ in Sudan, KSrelief chief tells UN
NEW YORK, 28 September: KSrelief has doubled its humanitarian efforts in Sudan over the past year, the head of the Saudi aid agency told a meeting held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser to the royal court and KSrelief supervisor general, said […]
Saudi tourism minister highlights challenges facing sector
TBILISI, 28 September: Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb emphasized on Friday the importance of connectivity, sustainability manpower and the challenges of “overtourism.” He was speaking during the World Tourism Day celebrations in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Friday. One of the main issues facing tourism, Al-Khateeb said, is sustainability, which is vital for the country’s economy, […]
KSrelief official meets International Medical Corps chief and WHO director-general
NEW YORK, 28 September: The supervisor-general of Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the chief executive of the International Medical Corps met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Thursday. Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabiah and Nancy Aossey discussed issues of mutual interest related to humanitarian affairs, along with ways to increase cooperation […]
