RIYADH: The Israel-Hamas war is a turning point in the search for a just solution to the Palestinian issue, a former head of Saudi intelligence said on Saturday, backing a call for an international conference to be held to find a lasting solution. Prince Turki Al-Faisal said the conflict represents a failure in international diplomacy,…
JEDDAH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture is to stage the Tarafa bin Al-Abd Festival from Nov. 16 to 24 in Al-Ahsa. The event aims to highlight the life, career, and works of the poet and is part of the Arab Poetry Path initiative launched by the ministry to celebrate the symbols of Arabic poetry and the…
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance is participating in the Algiers International Book Fair — running until Nov. 4 — as part of the Kingdom’s pavilion. Through its dedicated corner, the ministry will be showcasing publications from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, including copies of…
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission has launched its Saudi Cultural Exhibition in Paris, which runs for two weeks until Nov. 10 and features participation from Ministry of Culture-affiliated entities and organizations. The 14-day event offers diverse attractions and activities which showcase facets of Saudi culture, the Saudi Press Agency reported. With the…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission has launched the first edition of a training program for volunteers to be held in Jeddah from Oct. 22-26. The 25-hour training program will be carried out in four regions of the Kingdom — Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Asir, and Jouf — to help volunteers develop personal, communication, leadership and teamwork…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia denounced on Tuesday the forced displacement of the Palestinian population, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and lifting the blockade on the enclave. The statement, made during a Cabinet meeting in Riyadh chaired by King Salman, called for the return to the peace process under the Arab Peace Initiative which seeks to establish an…
JEDDAH: Saudi authorities have recently arrested several people and seized large quantities of illegal drugs in operations carried out across the Kingdom. On Saturday, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at both Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport thwarted attempts to smuggle a total of 1.33 kg of heroin, which…
RIYADH: Fireworks illuminated the skies of Saudi Arabia on the 93rd National Day, as millions of people gathered in various locations across the country on Saturday evening to enjoy the artistic shows organized by the General Entertainment Authority. Citizens and residents who gathered to witness the fireworks also had the opportunity to enjoy a diverse…
JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Japan in Jeddah recently hosted a lecture at its library on nutrition education, as part of its efforts to promote Japanese culinary traditions and cultural exchange with the Saudi community. Chef Sato Taki, a renowned Japanese Food Goodwill Ambassador for the Middle East since 2019, shared his three decades of…
NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with the Turkish and Thai foreign ministers on Saturday, the foreign ministry said. Prince Faisal held talks with Hakan Fidan and Panpree Phahitthanukorn on the sidelines of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The prince discussed relations and ways of…
