Saudi Arabia, Lithuania sign air transport services agreement
RIYADH, 3 December: Saudi Arabia and Lithuania signed an agreement on Monday to cooperate in civil aviation and air transport services. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, the president of the General Authority for Civil Aviation, and Ramunas Davidonis, the Lithuanian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, signed the agreement in Riyadh. The two countries will work to develop regulatory frameworks […]
Macron in Riyadh for official visit
RIYADH, 3 December: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Monday evening for an official visit to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Press Agency reported. Macron was received at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who introduced the French president to Saudi ministers during an official reception ceremony. The two leaders held an […]
Saudi deputy FM receives newly appointed Palestinian ambassador
RIYADH, 3 December: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji received the newly appointed Ambassador of Palestine to the Kingdom Mazen Ghoneim in Riyadh on Monday, and wished him success in his new role. In a separate meeting, Al-Khuraiji received the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom Orazmuhammet Charyev, the Foreign Ministry said on X. […]
Saudi FM participates in Cairo conference to support humanitarian work in Gaza
RIYADH, 3 December: The Kingdom’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan chaired Saudi Arabia’s delegation at Monday’s Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response in Gaza. Prince Faisal said during his speech that the humanitarian crisis in Palestine had “reached an unbearable limit, and in no way can the deterioration of the situation in […]
Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January
RIYADH, 3 December: Under the patronage of King Salman, the fourth Hajj Conference and Exhibition will be held from Jan. 13-16 in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event aims to enhance pilgrim services, promote innovation, and foster transparency […]
Water Partnership Forum explores opportunities for public and private sectors
RIYADH, 3 December: The Saudi Water Partnership Company hosted a forum and award ceremony in Riyadh, bringing together key stakeholders, government officials and industry leaders for a day of dialogue, innovative workshops and strategic networking aimed at advancing the sustainability and resilience of Saudi Arabia’s water sector. The forum was a platform for discussing advances […]
Ramsar chief visits Farasan Islands for wetland talks
RIYADH, 3 December: The secretary-general of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Musonda Mumba, visited the Farasan Islands Protected Area as part of advancing global cooperation on wetland protection. The islands, one of the convention’s most prominent sites in the Kingdom, play a vital role in sustainable development and conserving biodiversity. The visit included field tours […]
Heavy rains kill five in Kenyan coastal city
Nairobi, Dec 3 (IANS) Five people were killed following heavy rains in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, local officials confirmed. Ebrahim Basafar, chief fire officer of Mombasa County, told Xinhua news agency over the phone that the five were killed when a perimeter wall collapsed and fell on them due to a heavy downpour […]
Zambian police foil human trafficking ploy
Lusaka, Dec 3 (IANS) Zambian police reported that it had intercepted a vehicle carrying 13 Ethiopians who were being trafficked to South Africa. Two local people have also been detained, while the third was on the run for allegedly aiding the trafficking of foreign nationals on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. Zambia Police Service Spokesperson […]
US Great Lakes region gets more snow: Forecasters
New York, Dec 3 (IANS) Parts of the Great Lakes region in the United States saw new snow and faced the prospect of even more this week after American travellers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving, forecasters said. Snow showers fell in western Michigan overnight, and heavier, persistent snow of up to a […]
