RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in an Arab League foreign ministers meeting in Cairo on Tuesday. During the meeting, ministers discussed joint Arab action to intensify coordination on the Palestinian issue and other matters of concern. Regional and international developments were also discussed at the meeting that was attended by a…
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Foreign Ministry has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli bombing that targeted the Masyaf area in Hama Governorate and claimed the lives of dozens of Syrians. The Sultanate of Oman recalls the need for the international community to put a definitive end to these aggressive practices by Israel,…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah honored the Winners of the Fourth National Cultural Awards in Riyadh Monday evening. The event, which was held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saw the creation of two new awards for cultural media and handicrafts. Cultural Pioneer Award went to Dr….
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on the death of Princess Latifa bint Abdulaziz Al Saud. In the cable, His Majesty the Sultan expressed his sincere sympathies,…
RIYADH: Saudi authorities are working on several initiatives to prevent illegal activity in government procurement, the president of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, also known as Nazaha, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the UN in Vienna during an international meeting of government officials to discuss prevention of corruption, Mazin Al-Kahmous said the Kingdom has established…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a royal order for the promotion of five senior military officials to key positions in the Kingdom’s armed forces, the Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday. Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman conferred the officials with their new ranks at his office, the ministry said in a press…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. The king left Jeddah earlier on Wednesday, SPA said.
The deputy emir of Asir, Prince Khalid bin Sattam, said that it is important to harness all local capabilities to ensure that tourists and other visitors to the region are able to fully enjoy all the attractions and services it has to offer. He was speaking during his weekly meeting at the Royal Hall in…
The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, signed an agreement with Nigeria’s Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Jeddah on Thursday, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the nations in efforts to promote the understanding of Islam and its message of tolerance, and raising cultural awareness among Muslims. The deal…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Ali Bagheri, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday. The call discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments.
