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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met British Secretary of State David Lammy in London. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a significant meeting on Wednesday with British Secretary of State David Lammy to discuss pressing issues on both regional and international fronts. The talks underscored the deep ties between Saudi Arabia and the United…

CEO of Architecture and Design Commission Dr. Sumayah Al-Sulaiman presents the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award to CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation Jayne McGivern during a ceremony held in Riyadh. The Sports Boulevard Foundation has proudly secured the esteemed King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, an honor bestowed by the Architecture and Design…

In an ambitious move to nurture and elevate national talent, the Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the National e-Learning Center (NeLC), has unveiled the Training Pathways Initiative in Culture and Arts. This comprehensive program spans a multitude of cultural and artistic fields, offering a wealth of training opportunities fully funded by the Ministry. The initiative is designed to…

As the city of Hama in western Syria begins to recover from the shock of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, the ground continues to tremble. On Tuesday, aftershocks rattled the region, deepening the fear that had gripped the community the night before. Approximately 65 people sustained injuries in the chaos as they rushed to safety. Nearly 70 others were treated for shock at local hospitals, their…

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. Sheikh Salem, who lived to the age of 98, was a prominent figure, having served as the Chief of the National Guard since its inception six decades…

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with Putin, highlighting Russia’s potential role in addressing the situation. Palestinian Ambassador Abdel Hafiz Nofal, based in Moscow, confirmed the meeting, emphasizing the importance of consulting…

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City August 12, 2024. REUTERS/Ayman Al Hassi Israeli forces continued their operations near Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Monday, even as international efforts intensified to broker a ceasefire and prevent a broader regional conflict involving Iran and its allies. Palestinian medical teams…

In a bold and troubling development, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have stormed the United Nations Human Rights Office in Sanaa, escalating their crackdown on international organizations. On August 3, the Iranian-backed group seized the office, taking documents, furniture, and vehicles, according to a senior UN official. The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, expressed outrage at the…

Riyadh has become the epicenter of technological innovation this week as the Fourth Industrial Revolution Applications Hackathon kicked off, organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) in collaboration with the National Industry Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP). Running until August 10, this dynamic event has drawn over 400 participants from various…

In a remarkable achievement, Saudi Arabia has surpassed its date production goals, reaching an impressive self-sufficiency rate of 124%. With annual production now exceeding 1.6 million tons, this milestone reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to expanding palm cultivation across the nation. Date palms now flourish over approximately 165,000 hectares, a testament to the booming growth of the date…

US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has decided not to attend Nagasaki’s annual peace ceremony, expressing strong disapproval of the city’s decision to exclude Israel from the event. This year’s commemoration, marking the tragic atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, will be held on Friday at Nagasaki Peace Park. Diplomats from over 100 nations will gather to observe a minute of silence in…

In a heartfelt meeting at the Presidential Palace, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan welcomed Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Budair, the esteemed Imam of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on Thursday. The visit was attended by Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Al-Maliki and a number of distinguished officials. President Zardari greeted Sheikh Al-Budair and his delegation with warm hospitality, emphasizing the…

Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to global efforts aimed at halting the violence and addressing the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions in…

From Friday to Tuesday, Makkah and several other regions of Saudi Arabia are set to experience ongoing thunderstorms, as forecasted by the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense. Residents are strongly urged to prioritize their safety amid this unpredictable weather. The authorities have issued warnings to stay clear of areas prone to flooding, such as valleys, water swamps, and torrent…

Tensions in southern Lebanon escalated dramatically on Friday, as Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of four individuals—two members of Hezbollah and two of Hamas. Among the deceased was Samer Al-Hajj, a Hamas security official in the Ain Al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp. Al-Hajj’s car was struck by a missile fired from an Israeli drone in Sidon, a city located 44 kilometers south of Beirut.…

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues to make a significant impact by providing essential aid to vulnerable communities in Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon, and beyond. In a heartening effort to alleviate hunger, KSrelief has distributed food parcels, bread, and vital supplies to families struggling amidst crisis. In Yemen, the agency delivered 1,795 food parcels…

Senior Taliban leaders in talks with officials in Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

:: Senior Taliban leaders are meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad as part of a push to revive an Afghanistan peace deal that has included stops in Russia, China, and Iran.

The delegation headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban and head of their political office in Qatar, met with…