KUWAIT: Kuwait University has made remarkable progress in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025, which was announced during a conference held in Washington on June 4, 2024, as Kuwait University’s ranking rose to 801-850 in the world out of 5,663 universities. This progress reflects Kuwait University’s firm commitment to improving the quality of scientific research…
RIYADH: The first group of pilgrims from Egypt to arrive in Makkah for this year’s Hajj was received on Tuesday by Rehlat W Manafae, a subsidiary of the company serving Arab pilgrims Ashraqat. The group, numbering 1,000 pilgrims, was presented with Zamzam water, flowers, Saudi coffee, and gifts on arrival in the holy city, Saudi…
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, also known as Darah, in collaboration with the Pilgrims Experience Program, is making progress in creating a comprehensive atlas documenting the life of the Prophet Muhammad. The project was initiated several years ago under the guidance of the King Salman, who then chaired Darah’s board, and…
KUWAIT: A joint coordination committee linking Kuwait and Saudi Arabia held a new round of talks on Monday, which produced three fresh agreements to keep bilateral relations on an upward trajectory. The talks, presided by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, delved into bilateral relations and the progress…
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb met with his Honduran counterpart Yadira Gomez, the Saudi minister reported on X on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation on tourism. Saudi Vice Minister for Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed was also present during the meeting, along with other officials.
RIYADH: More than 120 international firms received licenses to relocate their regional headquarters to Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2024, representing a 477 percent year-on-year increase. In its quarterly report, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment revealed that the 127 permits issued in the first three months of the year underscores the Kingdom’s attractive and…
JEDDAH: The Jeddah Season returns for another edition on June 28, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The event, which is being held under the theme “Once Again,” will include a wide array of live artistic and cultural performances; family-friendly entertainment areas; sports activities; shopping experiences; and a variety of local and international dining…
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday signed an Amiri order officially appointing HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as the new Crown Prince. The move came after the Council of Ministers endorsed HH the Amir’s nomination of HH Sheikh Sabah. HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled took the oath to become the Crown…
RIYADH: Efforts are underway to prepare holy sites for this year’s Hajj season. Camps are fully equipped to cater to pilgrims’ needs, ensuring comfortable and peaceful rituals. Public and private sectors are collaborating with comprehensive operational plans to enhance services for pilgrims, as directed by the leadership, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Makkah Municipality has…
Abdulmajeed Al-Samary, undersecretary of protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently received the credentials of Sri Lanka’s newly appointed ambassador to the Kingdom Omar Lee Ameer Ajwad on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Saturday took part in the inauguration ceremony for El…
