Man arrested in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan for transporting 9 illegals
JAZAN, 13 December: Border patrols in Al-Aridah, Jazan, arrested a man for transporting nine people from Ethiopia and Yemen who illegally crossed the Saudi border in his vehicle. After preliminary legal procedures, the violators have been referred to the relevant authorities and, subsequently, to the Public Prosecution. Saudi authorities have warned that anyone facilitating the […]
Saudi FM congratulates new EU high representative
RIYADH, 13 December: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday spoke on the phone with Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. During the call, Prince Faisal extended his congratulations to Kallas on her new appointment, which she took […]
Saudi Arabia, UNESCO to mark Arabic Language Day in Paris
RIYADH, 13 December: UNESCO and Saudi Arabia’s Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Charity Foundation are cooperating to celebrate and mark the UN Arabic Language Day next week. The UNESCO headquarters in the French capital will host an event on Dec. 18 to highlight the cultural and civilizational importance of the Arabic language, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Importance of volunteering highlighted at Madinah event
MADINAH, 13 December: Madinah Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Khalid, on behalf of Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan, sponsored the “Giving and Inspiring” event organized by Fazaa Volunteering Association at the headquarters of Namaa Almunawara. During the event, Nayef Al-Sharif, a member of the board of directors of Fazaa, said that the ceremony expressed […]
Jazan meeting focuses on supporting visitors
JAZAN, 13 December: Jazan Encounters 2024 demonstrated its commitment to inclusivity by implementing support services for visitors with disabilities. The initiative featured real-time sign language interpretation and accessible infrastructure for people with mobility challenges, ensuring all those attending could fully participate and access the event’s venues. Organized by the Human Resources Development Fund at Jazan […]
Saudi-Omani Coordination Council convenes second meeting in AlUla
ALULA, 13 December: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan welcomed Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi, Oman’s minister of foreign affairs, in AlUla on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two dignitaries co-chaired the second meeting of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council on Thursday, the SPA added. The meeting, held under the directives of the leaderships of both […]
Diriyah Center for Arts of the Future hosts AI and robotics-themed events in December
RIYADH, 13 December: The Diriyah Center for Arts of the Future is presenting a month-long series of events aimed at exploring how technology is reshaping the art world. These activities are part of the center’s ongoing exhibition, “Art Should Be Artificial: Horizons of AI in Visual Arts,” which examines the role of artificial intelligence and […]
Saudi Space Agency launches satellite design competition for university students
RIYADH, 13 December: The Saudi Space Agency has announced on Thursday the launch of the Sari competition for undergraduate students across the Kingdom’s universities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Participants will be expected to design, build, and launch small satellites as part of an effort to magnify competitive spirit and innovation in the space sector […]
G20 meeting: South Korea stresses tech innovation, zero-carbon energy
Seoul, Dec 13 (IANS) South Korea has called on major nations to seek ways of actively using zero-carbon energy resources and joining hands to achieve technology innovation in an effort to address various global economic challenges, the finance ministry said on Friday. The Seoul government made the point during the Group of 20 (G20) meeting […]
South Korea: National Assembly to question PM, ministers over imposition of martial law
Seoul, Dec 13 (IANS) South Korean National Assembly is set to hold a parliamentary session Friday to question the Prime Minister and other officials who attended a controversial Cabinet meeting shortly before President Yoon Suk Yeol’s botched martial law declaration. The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) will also report a new impeachment motion against Yoon […]
