Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Cameroon’s president
RIYADH, 1 December: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Cameroon, Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, on Saturday presented his credentials to President Paul Biya of Cameroon, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ambassador Al-Ghamdi conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to President Biya, wishing the people of Cameroon and the government continued progress and prosperity.
Brazil conference discusses Islamic education, identity
RIYADH, 1 December: The 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims is being held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, under the theme “Shariah education in Latin American and Caribbean countries, and its impact on preserving identity,” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. Organized by the Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil in collaboration with the […]
A tapestry of cultures: Indonesian batik meets Saudi heritage
RIYADH, 1 December: Reporting on the Saudi International Handicrafts Week Exhibition (Banan) on Saturday, the Saudi Press Agency highlighted the Indonesian pavilion, which showcased the exquisite art of batik. Indonesian artisans had creatively blended traditional batik techniques with motifs inspired by different regions of the Kingdom, “creating stunning pieces that seamlessly intertwine the two cultures,” […]
Authorities bust drug smugglers across Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 1 December: Saudi authorities recently made several drug-related arrests and confiscations across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. In Asir’s Al-Raboah sector, Border Guard patrols intercepted 240 kg of qat. Security patrols in Jazan arrested a citizen with qat hidden in his vehicle in Al-Aridah governorate. The General Directorate of Narcotics […]
Saudi Arabia arrests 19,024 illegals in one week
RIYADH, 1 December: Saudi authorities arrested 19,024 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 11,268 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,773 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further […]
Royal order approves transformation of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital
RIYADH, 1 December: A royal order was issued on Saturday to transform King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center into an independent, non-profit institution under the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Sultan, acting CEO of the commission, thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman […]
Despite numerous challenges, GCC countries have made significant progress
KUWAIT CITY, 1 December: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, said on Friday that GCC countries have overcome “numerous challenges and achieved significant accomplishments” over the past four decades due to their “cooperation and integration.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of the 45th GCC Summit in Kuwait on Dec. 1, Albudaiwi emphasized […]
