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At UN open debate, Saudi FM says violators of international law must be held accountable without favor

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister said restoring respect for international conventions and norms comes through the application of international law and international humanitarian law, and holding violators accountable without being selective. Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the absence of serious international action to stop the ongoing Israeli military escalation is conclusive evidence of the shortcomings…

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Saudi climate envoy meets UN official in New York

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RIYADH: Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met with UN Environment Program Executive Director Inger Andersen at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation between the Kingdom and UNEP, as well as Saudi Arabia’s initiatives and programs to…

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L&T wins new orders in Saudi Arabia, UAE

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Dubai: The Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won new orders in the Middle East for expanding and strengthening the electricity grids at high voltage levels. Saudi ArabiaThe different operating regions in Saudi Arabia’s national electricity network are being interconnected through High Voltage Direct Current links that enable exchange of power…

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KSrelief, UNOPs discuss global humanitarian efforts

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NEW YORK: Advisor to the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Abdullah Al Rabeeah met with Jorge Moreira da Silva, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Office for Project Services on Monday. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, the two officials discussed ongoing…

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Saudi and Iranian FMs meet in New York on UNGA sidelines

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NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Abbas Araghchi on Sunday on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The two ministers discussed relations and ways to enhance them in various fields, the importance…

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Second edition of Saudi Film Confex will put development of local movie industry in the frame

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RIYADH: The second Saudi Film Confex will take place in Riyadh between Oct. 9 and 12 with the aim of empowering and developing the film industry in the Kingdom, and promoting investment and partnership opportunities, the Saudi Broadcasting Authority said on Thursday. The event will include 30 panel discussions and workshops covering key industry topics…

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Saudi minister visits Kuwait to pass on Saudi leaders’ condolences after royal’s death

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KUWAIT: Saudi Arabia’s interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited Kuwait on Wednesday to convey to the country’s emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the death last week of Sheikh Bader Nasser Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Prince Abdulaziz also offered the Saudi leaders’ condolences to Prime…

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2025 named ‘Year of Handicrafts’ to showcase Saudi artisan talents worldwide

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JEDDAH: The Ministry of Culture has announced 2025 as the “Year of Handicrafts,” recognizing the cultural and artistic significance of this tradition in Saudi society. The initiative, approved by the Cabinet, aims to celebrate Saudi artisans’ creativity and showcase their talents globally. Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed appreciation for the…

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Saudi OIC representative receives special envoy on Islamophobia

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation received on Monday the special envoy of the OIC Secretary-General on Islamophobia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saleh bin Hamad Al-Suhaibani welcomed Mehmet Pacaci, who was recently appointed to the role, in the Makkah region.Pacaci assumed the brief after a decision by the OIC Council…

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Saudi, US military officials discuss ways to strengthen partnership

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Commander of the Joint Forces, Lieutenant General Fahad bin Hamad Al Salman, received a delegation from the US armed forces in Riyadh on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen the two countries’ military partnership, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. General Fahad met with the delegation led by Vice Admiral Charles…

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