Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined an invitation to attend a communication session of the G7 Summit in Italy on Friday. He sent a message to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanking her for the invitation but said he is unable to participate because of his obligations to supervise the work of officials…
Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, the minister of the National Guard, inspected the readiness of ministry forces for the Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. This inspection is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to ensure the security of the Hajj, following the directions of the country’s leadership. During his visit to Makkah’s Al-Shara’i district, Prince…
A campaign on how to choose the proper animals for sacrifice and ensure that it is free of diseases has been launched in Madinah province ahead of Eid Al-Adha. Dubbed “My Sacrifice,” the awareness campaign is a project of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s Department of Animal Wealth, according to the Saudi Press…
Jordan’s King Abdullah said on Tuesday that humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip could not wait for a ceasefire and that Palestinians in Gaza were facing death and devastation. Speaking at an emergency international conference at Jordan’s King Hussein bin Talal Convention Center, the king said: “We stand today at a critical juncture in human…
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed a $1m core contribution agreement with UN Women, in a bid to reinforce its commitment to promote empowering women and girls worldwide. The funds will place a major impact on UN Women’s initiatives in key areas, including economic empowerment, ending violence against women, supporting women’s leadership and…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his latest trip to the Middle East, where America’s top diplomat urged approval of a ceasefire proposal that faced new uncertainty following Israel’s hostage rescue operation that killed many Palestinians and turmoil in Netanyahu’s government.With no firm public response yet…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy took part in the High Level Event on Ocean Action: Immersed in Change, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Saturday. Saudi Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir led the Kingdom’s delegation to the event in the Costa Rican capital San Jose.The meeting, taking place between June 7 and 8, seeks…
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…
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…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, today witnessed the signing of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, paving the way for a new chapter of economic cooperation and mutual growth. The ceremony…
