Faisal bin Saud Al Mejfel says he hopes to strengthen the bilateral bonds between the two brotherly nations Saudi Arabia named a new ambassador to Damascus on Sunday, state media said, more than a year after the two Arab nations resumed ties following a prolonged rift over Syria’s war. The official Saudi Press Agency said…
RIYADH: The Sabya governorate in the Jazan region is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders, each with its own unique story. Among these is the Sabya Archaeological Castle, whose origins date to the early 20th century. The castle, steeped in history, is a must-visit for any archeology enthusiast or researcher. The castle is situated near…
KUWAIT CITY, May 23: The State of Kuwait is seeking through the GCC Railway mega venture to play a key role in boosting pan-GCC economic integration and sustainable development in the regional countries. Situated in the strategic northernmost of the Gulf, Kuwait aspires to be a regional hub for commerce and transports, with the forecast…
RIYADH: The Saudi Ports Authority said it is ready to provide this year’s pilgrims with a distinguished experience through advanced equipment and high-tech operation systems run by young Saudi men and women skilled in welcoming pilgrims.The authority explained that, during Hajj season, ports are not only limited to receiving pilgrims but will also provide them…
atar Executive, Qatar Airways’ charter division, has become the first carrier to offer the ultra-modern Gulfstream G700 for private charters. Qatar Executive, a corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, is now the exclusive carrier to offer the ultra-modern Gulfstream G700 for private charters. It has received two new G700 aircrafts to its fleet and is…
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Thursday spoke to Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Mustafa by telephone, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said. They discussed developments in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas.
The first group of pilgrims from Uzbekistan, 950 in total, arrived in Makkah on Thursday ahead of Hajj. Several expressed “gratitude to the Kingdom’s government for the services and facilities that have been provided to make their pilgrimage safe and reassuring,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. Meanwhile, the Saudi ambassador to Morocco, Sami Al-Saleh, attended…
Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest on Thursday, concluding days of funeral rites attended by throngs of mourners after his death in a helicopter crash, state media reported.Hundreds of thousands marched in his home town Mashhad to bid farewell to Raisi ahead of his burial following processions in the cities of Tabriz, Qom,…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to José Agüero Avila, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to the country. The medal was conferred in appreciation of Avila’s efforts during his tenure which…
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb headed the Kingdom’s delegation at the UN World Tourism Organization’s 50th meeting of the regional committee for the Middle East, on Wednesday in Muscat. During his speech, the Saudi minister stressed the Kingdom’s openness to cooperate with member states to adopt joint regional tourism projects to attract international visitors to…
