RIYADH: Africa’s economic vitality has a profound impact on global stability, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih emphasized during a forum ahead of the Future Investment Initiative event. Speaking at the FII New Africa Summit in Riyadh, global leaders gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the continent under the event’s theme, “Infinite Horizons: Investing…
RIYADH: When Francis Ngannou said Saudi Arabia felt like “family” after his historic Professional Fighters League’s “Battle of the Giants” victory over Renan Ferreira in Riyadh recently, it made me feel very proud. I was proud that one of the greatest fighters in our sport has such love for this country, which is certainly reciprocated….
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…
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…
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to the Security Council on Monday for its support to help protect civilians in war-torn Sudan, but said conditions are not right for deployment of a UN force.“The people of Sudan are living through a nightmare of violence — with thousands of civilians killed, and countless others…
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…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.He is expected to meet with top officials as the United States looks to revive ceasefire efforts after the killing of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but so far none of…
BEIRUT: Strikes hit south Beirut on Wednesday, an AFP journalist saw, less than an hour after the Israeli military ordered residents to leave part of the Lebanese capital.Black smoke billowed from between buildings in Haret Hreik after the first strike, which followed Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee telling people to leave the area.Moments later an…
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…
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…
