In a sizable diplomatic development, Saudi Arabia, China, and Iran have made superb strides in enhancing their trilateral members of the family, with the second assembly of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee taking region in Riyadh on Tuesday. This meeting, convened to comply with up on the Beijing Agreement, represents a key step in strengthening…
Muscat: The Board of Directors of the Social Investment Centre affiliated to Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) on Sunday held its annual plan for the year 2025 and the proposed budget for enhancing sustainable social investment. The meeting was held under the auspices of HH Sayyida Dr. Mona Fahad Al Said, Chairperson of the…
As Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Iwai Fumio, bids farewell to the Kingdom after a transformative tenure, his reflections offer a poignant glimpse into the extraordinary changes Saudi Arabia has gone through in the course of his time. Known affectionately as “Abu Kuji” amongst his Saudi pals, Iwai’s connection with the Kingdom and its human…
In a vast diplomatic meeting, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, hosted Anne-Claire Legendre, the French President’s Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) location, in Riyadh earlier this week. This excessive-degree dialogue emphasized the robust bilateral ties amongst Saudi Arabia and France, along a focal point…
RIYADH: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are set to battle for the year-end No. 1 ranking, which will be decided at this week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh. Sabalenka “unexpectedly” recaptured the top spot last week after Iga Swiatek dropped points for not fulfilling mandatory tournament requirements this season, and enters the competition in Saudi Arabia…
RIYADH: At least 542 caves and sinkholes had been discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region, offering a wealth of destinations for tourists, adventurers and researchers, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. Formed by geological processes, the caves and sinkholes of varying surface shapes offer a glimpse into the past, often revealing the…
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s embassy in the US issued an emergency advisory to Saudis in Florida and neighboring states as Hurricane Milton restrengthened to a Category 5 as it barreled toward the state on Tuesday.The embassy asked Saudis to follow guidelines by state authorities in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.As of 3 a.m. Saudi time, the…
RAFHA: A spectacular celestial event occurred over Saudi Arabia’s northern skies on Saturday night, with the moon and Venus in conjunction, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Known as a conjunction, the phenomenon in the sky after sunset in the Northern Border region was visible to the naked eye, with the moon and the…
Al-Hilal thrashed Al-Shorta of Iraq 5-0 on Tuesday to make it two wins out of two in the AFC Champions League Elite, and three for three matchday 2 wins for Saudi clubs in Asia’s premier club tournament. Following victories on Monday for Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli, four-time winners of the competition Al-Hilal never looked to be…
RIYADH: Three rare breeding colonies of the Eurasian Griffon vultures have been discovered at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, the royal reserve’s authority has announced. The Griffon vultures, listed as Endangered in the Middle East, and other vulture species globally are facing a serious conservation crisis and the discovery was welcomed in time…
