Saudi roads see 92% decline in accidents with new solar lighting
The General Authority of Roads in Saudi Arabia announced a 92% decrease in traffic accidents. This significant reduction resulted from installing solar-powered lighting at 149 road intersections across the country. This initiative has enhanced traffic safety by improving night visibility and clearly marking pathways for road users. The adoption of solar energy for lighting has […]
Saudi Arabia emphasizes commitment to chemical weapons ban
Saudi Ambassador to the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Ziad Al-Attiyah, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to enhancing international cooperation to prohibit all weapons of mass destruction and prevent their proliferation. He emphasized the crucial role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in safeguarding global […]
Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Palestinian rights and statehood at UNRWA conference
Saudi Arabia has reiterated its steadfast support for the Palestinian people’s aspirations to regain their lands, restore their legitimate rights, and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered this message during the annual conference of donors to […]
Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Palestinian rights and statehood at UNRWA conference
Credit facilities provided to micro, small, and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia saw an annual rise of 16 percent in the first three months of 2024, according to recent data. Figures from the Kingdom’s central bank, known as SAMA, indicated that borrowing lines allocated to this sector totaled SR293.43 billion ($78.25 billion), up from SR252.02 […]