AlUla dates auction attracts international investors
RIYADH, 29 September: The AlUla Dates Festival Auction has seen increased interest from investors in the palm and date sector from various countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Royal Commission for AlUla has carried out marketing and media campaigns to promote the various types of dates in the region, the investment opportunities it has […]
Saudi minister participates in GCC, OIC meetings
RIYADH, 29 September: Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi participated in the joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council for Arab States and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, the two blocs discussed enhancing cooperation between GCC […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 15,324 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 29 September: Saudi authorities arrested 15,324 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 9,235 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 3,772 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Saudi aid chief meets Malta’s FM in New York
NEW YORK, 29 September: Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, general supervisor of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, met Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internal Affairs of the Order of Malta Riccardo Paterno di Montecupo, at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City. During the meeting, they discussed issues of common interest related to […]
KSrelief chief, UN humanitarian official meet at UNGA
NEW YORK CITY, 29 September: The head of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center met with the acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at the UN on Saturday. Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah and Joyce Msuya discussed humanitarian issues during their meeting on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN […]
Rare manuscripts on show at international book fair
RIYADH, 29 September: Visitors to the King Fahd National Library pavilion at the 2024 Riyadh International Book Fair have been captivated by a collection of six rare historical manuscripts. Among the treasures on display is an Arabic Qur’an manuscript dating back to 1009 AH featuring Persian interpretations in the margins, reported the Saudi Press Agency. […]
