Al-Hasaky Valley: A calming oasis away from the city
RIYADH, 24 October: Al-Hasaky Valley, one of the most popular locations in Al-Taysiyah, is a rich natural environment that is part of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The region of Al-Taysiyah is characterized by the diversity of its topography, featuring flat land with red soil and sand dunes. Al-Hasaky Valley is home to […]
European festival in Riyadh promotes cultural exchange
RIYADH, 24 October: The second European Food Festival will take place at Al-Kindi Plaza in Riyadh from Oct. 24-25, the Saudi Press Agency reported. From 4 p.m. to 11.30 p.m., visitors can enjoy an array of distinctive European dishes and flavors, along with cooking demonstrations featuring renowned chefs who will create meals that highlight the […]
Saudi FM arrives in Russia’s Kazan to attend BRICS summit
RIYADH, 24 October: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Russia’s Kazan to head the Kingdom’s delegation at the BRICS summit as “a country which is invited to join the group,” Al-Ekhbariya said on Wednesday. Prince Faisal is representing King Salman at the meeting of around 20 world leaders. In a joint statement issued on […]
Saudi defense minister holds meeting with Italian industrial companies
RIYADH, 24 October: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the leaders of major Italian industrial companies in Rome on Wednesday. Opportunities for collaboration in defense industries, research and development, and technology transfer were discussed during the meeting, Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Khalid is on an official visit to Italy and arrived […]
KFSHRC celebrates scientists featured in Stanford’s list of most-cited researchers
RIYADH, 24 October: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center is celebrating the recognition of 28 of its scientists in Stanford University’s list of the top 2 percent of the most-cited researchers globally across various disciplines over the past year. The listing was celebrated at KFSHRC’s pavilion at the Global Health Exhibition, which concluded on […]
Saudi FM receives Secretary Blinken in Riyadh
RIYADH, 24 October: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, developments in Gaza and Lebanon and efforts made with regard to them were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported. Relations between the Kingdom and the US were also reviewed. Blinken later […]
Authorities showcase health innovation at Riyadh expo
RIYADH, 24 October: The Ministry of Defense’s health services department participated in the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, showcasing innovative health care models and its digital transformation journey. Held under the theme “Invest in Health” at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, the ministry’s pavilion introduced visitors […]
S. Korea, US stage joint large-scale air exercise
Seoul, Oct 24 (IANS) South Korea and the US kicked off a combined large-scale air exercise earlier this week, the South’s Air Force said Thursday, amid joint efforts to bolster readiness against North Korean threats. The 12-day Freedom Flag exercise got underway across various air bases in South Korea on Monday, mobilizing some 110 aircraft, […]
3,000 N.Korean troops sent to Russia this month: White House official
Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to eastern Russia earlier this month, a White House official confirmed, raising a “highly concerning” probability that they could engage in combat to support Russia’s war in Ukraine after finishing training. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby offered the US’ assessment that Pyongyang moved […]
Bangladesh interim govt bans student wing of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina’s party
Dhaka, Oct 24 (IANS) The Bangladesh interim government has banned Bangladesh Chatra League, the student organisation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party Awami League, after a demand by a student group that led the July-August uprising under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009. The government, under the powers provided in sub-section (1) of Section 18 […]
