Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss regional developments during call
RIYADH, 12 December: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday. The pair discussed the latest regional developments and efforts aimed at achieving security and stability. The call also tackled ways to enhance bilateral relations in all fields.
Saudi Islamic affairs minister receives Maldives envoy in Riyadh
RIYADH, 12 December:Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Abdullatif Al-Asheikh received Ambassador of Maldives to the Kingdom Ahmed Sareer in Riyadh on Wednesday. Al-Asheikh focused on the Kingdom’s efforts in serving Islam and Muslims, spreading the values of tolerance and moderation and combating extremism in all its forms, the Saudi Press Agency reported. […]
Saudi Arabia celebrates Arabic language’s legacy at UN
RIYADH, 12 December: The King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language hosted the World Arabic Language Day celebration program and its accompanying exhibition at the UN headquarters in New York. Organized in collaboration with the Kingdom’s permanent mission to the UN, the event was held under the theme, “Arabic Language and Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing […]
COP16: Saudi Arabia co-leads in global initiative to monitor and tackle sand storms
RIYADH, 12 December: Saudi Arabia is taking up a leading role in a global initiative to establish an early warning system in the Middle East to monitor sand and dust storms. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to combat desertification, being held in Riyadh […]
Saudi foreign minister discusses Syria with UN envoy
RIYADH, 12 December: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has discussed the situation in Syria with the UN’s special envoy to the country. Prince Faisal received a phone call from Geir Pedersen on Wednesday, during which they discussed the latest developments in Syria, Saudi Press Agency reported. Opposition fighters seized Damascus on Sunday, […]
Eight new native plant species discovered in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 12 December: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and NEOM have discovered eight native plant species that were not previously recorded in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. This discovery is part of the NEOM flora program, which aims to protect 95 percent of natural lands and restore and document the […]
AlUla celebrated on UN International Mountain Day
RIYADH, 12 December: Saudi Arabia’s majestic mountain ranges in the historic AlUla Governorate are being celebrated on Wednesday’s International Mountain Day. Nestled in northwest Saudi Arabia’s Hijaz region, AlUla is home to breathtaking mountain summits that stand as a testament to the wonders of nature and the rich tapestry of history in the Kingdom, the […]
Aviation chief highlights youth’s role in security
RIYADH, 12 December: The president of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, has said young people play a vital role in enhancing civil aviation security. Al-Duailej was speaking during a youth session on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Security Week in Oman, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The event […]
RS Chairman under siege, Oppn’s blackmail politics exposed: TN BJP leader
Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP has accused the INDIA bloc of engaging in a “shameful political drama” by bringing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and also termed it as ‘blackmail politics’. Party spokesperson and senior leader A.N.S. Prasad described the move as a desperate attempt to malign the BJP […]
Holiday declared for schools in Chennai, adjoining districts today due to heavy rains
Chennai, Dec 12 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government declared a holiday for schools in Chennai and nearby districts on Thursday due to heavy rains that began on Wednesday night. District Collectors of Villupuram, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Cuddalore, and Pudukkottai have also announced holidays in schools there. Meanwhile, the Union Territory of Puducherry has declared […]
