Saudi Heritage Commission event celebrates ancient Rakah
The Heritage Commission is holding an event to celebrate ancient Rakah, with historical reenactments, guided tours, archaeological experts and handicrafts. Once a major trading spot, some 1,500 years ago, the area takes its name from an indigenous tree species that once flourished there. The sandy environment was also once under the sea and shells can […]
Saudi Arabia, UK sign $5m deal to help fight malnutrition in Somalia
Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UK on Monday signed a $5 million cooperation agreement with UNICEF to help tackle malnutrition in Somalia. The deal was signed by KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and British Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell at the agency’s headquarters in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. KSrelief […]
Saudi crown prince offers condolences to UAE president after death of uncle
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his condolences to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Monday after the recent passing of his uncle Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan. During a phone call, the crown prince prayed that God forgive the deceased who was the representative of the Abu Dhabi Ruler in […]
Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official says
The head of the Saudi Fashion Commission said on Monday that the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week later this month will highlight the talent in the Kingdom to a global audience, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Burak Cakmak, the CEO of the commission, said: “With Red Sea Fashion Week we set out to forge a […]
Saudi ministries sign deal to achieve goals in fields of culture, human resources
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at achieving their respective goals. The agreement will also work to develop human capital in the culture and arts sectors. It is hoped the partnership will […]
Saudi authorities foil attempt to smuggle 27.6 kg of cocaine
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has thwarted an attempt to smuggle into the Kingdom 27.6 kg of cocaine found hidden inside the air conditioner of a shipment of potatoes. Authorities at Jeddah Islamic Port arrested two individuals who were set to receive the shipment. In a statement ZATCA said it is “committed to […]