Jeddah forum focuses on coral reef conservation
JEDDAH, 30 October: The Red Sea Coral Reef Fish and Fisheries Forum began in Jeddah on Tuesday. The two-day event aims to bolster efforts to preserve coral reef fish populations and fisheries while enhancing ecosystem sustainability in the Red Sea. Organized by the General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Turtles in the […]
Riyadh’s deputy governor receives Egyptian premier
RIYADH, 30 October:Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of the Riyadh region, received Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport on Tuesday. Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini was also present at the reception. Separately, Prince Mohammed also received Pakistani Prime Minister Mohammed Shehbaz Sharif […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s ban on UN agency for Palestinian refugees
RIYADH, 30 October: Saudi authorities on Tuesday condemned a decision by the Israeli parliament that prevents the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees from working in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, describing it as a “flagrant violation of international law.” The criticism by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs came a day after […]
Saudi Arabia’s anti-terrorism chief meets Nigeria’s national security adviser
RIYADH, 30 October: Saudi Arabia’s Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition, met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja recently to strengthen efforts against terrorist groups. During the meeting, Ribadu thanked Saudi Arabia for playing a leading role in maintaining regional security and supporting the coalition since its […]
Saudi crown prince meets with global leaders including Pakistani PM, Jordanian counterpart
RIYADH, 30 October: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The prime minister and his accompanying delegation are in the Kingdom to attend the Future Investment Initiative conference. During the conference, Sharif shared with attendees his government was looking forward to forging new partnerships in […]
Crown Prince of Jordan arrives in Riyadh for FII summit
RIYADH, 30 October: Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday with his accompanying delegation to attend the Future Investment Initiative (FII), Saudi Press Agency reported. At King Khalid International Airport, the crown prince was received by Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz; Saudi Ambassador to Jordan, Naif […]
Saudi cabinet anticipates two-state solution talks, calls for Gaza ceasefire
RIYADH, 30 October:The Saudi cabinet expressed optimism that Wednesday’s high-level meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in Riyadh will establish a timeline for a sovereign Palestinian state and advance efforts to end the occupation. Reiterating its position from the recent BRICS Plus 2024 Summit, the cabinet firmly opposed any […]
KSA signs defense deal with Spain for new corvette ships
RIYADH, 30 October:The Saudi Ministry of Defense signed an executive agreement with the Spanish Ministry of Defense in Madrid on Tuesday to support the construction of three multi-mission Avante 2200 corvette ships. The deal aims to enhance training, experience exchange, and technical and logistical support for the Royal Saudi Navy as part of the Sarawat […]
Saudi AI chief highlights ethical innovations at Riyadh CSR forum
RIYADH, 30 October: Combining the use of artificial intelligence with social responsibility has huge potential to create a better world, the president of the Saudi Data and AI Authority has said. Speaking at the two-day Global Corporate Social Responsibility Forum in Riyadh, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi said that by harnessing the power of AI, fundamental changes could […]
Thousands treated under KSrelief volunteer medical program
RIYADH, 30 October: Thousands have recently benefitted from the volunteer medical services provided by the Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief in Yemen and Mauritania, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. In September, mobile clinics in the Haradh district of Yemen’s Hajjah governorate provided medical services more than 2,000 people. Among those treated were 732 patients who […]
