Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan, Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, underscored the significance of the Japan-Arab Economic Forum in strengthening and expanding relations between the two countries beyond the traditional fields. “We’re attending a very important conference that emphasizes the very important relationship between Japan and the Arab countries in general,” Binzagr told Arab News Japan. “And…
Saudi Arabia has raised a total of $12.35 billion from a secondary share sale in Aramco, after the Saudi oil giant exercised an over-allotment option, a document seen by Reuters showed. The deal is the culmination of a years-long effort to sell another chunk in one of the world’s most valuable companies after its record-setting IPO in 2019. It comes…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his new British counterpart David Lammy on Tuesday. During the phone call, Prince Faisal congratulated Lammy on his new role after the Labour Party’s landslide election win last week. The two ministers discussed strengthening Saudi-British relations and joint cooperation between the two…
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called on Tuesday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and “a renewed commitment to dialogue and negotiation guided by the principles of justice, equality, and mutual respect.” Addressing the Gulf Research Meeting 2024 virtually, Prince Faisal said: “The ongoing violence and bloodshed in Gaza serves as a stark…
Since the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) began issuing licenses to private museums, several have opened in Madinah.In Dar Al-Madinah Museum, visitors and researchers can learn about the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Islamic civilization and Madinah’s urban culture.It is “the first and largest specialized museum of the…
In Saudi Arabia’s Northern Border Region, a quiet revolution is underway to preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage through an unlikely medium: private museums. These personal collections, often tucked away in homes and personal spaces, are becoming important ties across generations, Saudi Press Agency reported recently. Stepping into the museums transports visitors to a bygone…
A Saudi court has sentenced eight expatriates to prison terms of up to 10 years after an investigation found the gang orchestrated a series of copper and electrical cable thefts, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution Office said that the group employed a systematic approach to their crimes, stealing electrical cables and…
Saudi music entertainment company MDLBEAST is staging a series of performances by international artists to coincicide with the Esports World Cup 2024. AFT_r music shows will take place weekly over seven weeks until Aug. 15 at Boulevard Riyadh City.The opening event featured performers such as Aly Fathallah, singer and producer Ckay, DJ Nooriyah, and rapper ElGrandeToto.American…
The third annual Beit Hail Festival, themed “Our Home is Your Home … Oh, My Beloved,” is a showcase of the region’s rich culinary traditions, with Hail’s renowned klaija dessert taking center stage this year. The traditional pastry, deeply rooted in Saudi heritage, has captivated visitors with its diversity of shapes and preparation methods. In…
The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques launched the 2024 Umrah season plan, one of the largest of its kind in the presidency’s history. The aim is to enrich the experience of Umrah pilgrims and visitors and create a devotional atmosphere through hundreds of religious enrichment initiatives and programs during the Umrah…
