Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Cypriot president
NICOSIA, 24 November: Saudi Ambassador to Cyprus Fawaz bin Abdulrahman Al-Shabili presented his credentials to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides at a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in the capital Nicosia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Al-Shabili conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the […]
Saudi Arabia to host Qur’an contest in Nepal
RIYADH, 24 November: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance will hold the second Holy Qur’an Memorization Competition in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, on Dec. 21-22. More than 400 contestants from various Nepalese states and governorates will participate in the preliminary qualifiers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The competition is part […]
Busy bees: Asir’s local markets abuzz over Sidr honey season
RIYADH, 24 November: The Asir region is currently in the midst of the Sidr honey season, with local markets flooded with high-quality honey produced from the nectar of Sidr trees. The recent heavy rainfall in the region has led to a prolific flowering of Sidr trees, providing ideal conditions for bees to produce abundant and […]
Saudi Reef Forum to focus on rural sustainability
RIYADH, 24 November: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture will host the 1st International Forum for Saudi Reef in Al-Ahsa from Dec. 16-18, aiming to strengthen rural communities, and promote their role in driving sustainable development. Maha Aldhahi, head of the forum’s executive committee, said: “The forum is pivotal in advancing rural development, aligning […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 19,696 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 24 November: Saudi authorities arrested 19,696 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 11,336 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 5,176 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Gaza victims praise Saudi Arabia’s lifesaving humanitarian efforts
Riyadh, 23 November: Palestinians in Gaza who received Saudi aid have expressed gratitude to the Kingdom for its humanitarian support through aid agency KSrelief. They likened the Saudi assistance to rain that quenches their thirst for hope, alleviates suffering and rekindles optimism amid immense challenges, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Samaher Eid Awkal, 47, said […]
