Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss need to avoid destabilizing region

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart discussed the importance of avoiding anything that could destabilize the security and stability of the region on Monday. During a phone call with Abbas Araghchi, Prince Faisal discussed the latest developments in the region and the repercussions of an escalation. The two ministers…

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UN climate chief calls for more ambitious plans to prevent climate change

RIYADH: Even if the national climate plans of countries worldwide are successful, carbon emission levels will cause catastrophic effects by 2030, according to the UN’s climate chief. Current plans would result in emissions of 51.5 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030 — only a 2.6 percent reduction on 2019 levels. These emissions would lead to…

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Iran says neighbors won’t allow use of their ‘soil or airspace’ for attack.

Iran’s neighbors have promised not to allow their “soil or airspace” to be used for attacks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday, as Israel weighs a potential retaliatory strike.“All our neighbors have assured us that they won’t allow their soil or airspace to be used against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Araghchi told a…

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KSrelief continues water supply, healthcare project in Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues its water supply and environmental sanitation project in Yemen, providing drinking and non-potable water to residents in stricken areas At the Al-Khawkhah District of Hodeidah Governorate, the relief agency pumped 266,000 liters of non-potable water and 140,000 liters of drinking water during the week…

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Prime Minister of Belarus arrives in Oman

Muscat: Roman Golovchenko, Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus arrived on Sunday evening to the Sultanate of Oman on a three-day official visit. Upon their arrival at the Royal Airport, Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister led the welcoming party for the guest and his accompanying delegation. Sayyid Badr welcomed the guest and wished…

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Saudi footballing legend Khalid Musaad honored with testimonial match

JEDDAH: Saudi footballing legend Khalid Musaad will be honored with a testimonial match on Nov. 12, celebrating 15 years of service with Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and the Saudi Arabian national team. The match will feature Al-Ahly of Egypt and is set to take place in Jeddah. The Charitable Association for Athletes’ Welfare announced the event on…

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Caves in Saudi Arabia’s northern region: Windows into history, gates to adventure

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…

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