Saudi Arabia to host 6th UN World Data Forum in 2026
RIYADH, 17 November: Saudi Arabia was confirmed on Friday as host of the sixth edition of the UN World Data Forum in 2026, Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The announcement was made at Friday’s conclusion of the fifth edition, held in Medellin in Colombia and attended by representatives from all 193 UN member states. […]
Artifacts on display at Makkah exhibition
RIYADH, 17 November: The Hira Cultural District in Makkah is currently hosting the Revelation Exhibition, drawing visitors from all walks of life. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to delve into the stories of the prophets, from Adam to Muhammad. A highlight of the exhibition is an immersive recreation of the Cave of Hira, where […]
Tunisian president hosts Saudi investment minister for talks
TUNIS, 17 November: Tunisian President Kais Saied received Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih and his delegation on Saturday at the Presidential Palace of Carthage. The minister passed on greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Saied, along with their well wishes for Tunisia’s ongoing progress, stability and growth, the Saudi […]
Royal Saudi Air Force commander meets US Air Force official
RIYADH, 17 November: Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, the commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force, met the Deputy Undersecretary of the US Air Force for International Affairs Kelli Seybolt, the Defense Ministry wrote on X on Saturday. The parties reviewed current and future programs and projects of the Royal Saudi Air Force, […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 20,124 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 17 November: Saudi authorities arrested 20,124 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 11,607 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,285 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Global leaders at Jeddah conference call for urgent action on antimicrobial resistance
JEDDAH, 17 November: The Saudi minister of health, Fahad Al-Jalajel, and the president of the International Automobile Federation, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, have urged all countries to develop more effective national action plans to combat antimicrobial resistance. The primary focus, they said, should be on increasing community awareness of the issue and ensuring sustainable access to […]
Riyadh falcon auction soars with $1.6m in sales
RIYADH, 17 November: The Saudi Falcon Club concluded its auction season on Friday night, generating nearly SR6 million ($1.6 million) in sales over a 45-day event, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The auction, held at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, drew 165 falconers and featured 50 falcons from 30 locations […]
