Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington to meet US counterpart
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with his US counterpart on ties, as well as key regional and international developments, the Saudi state news agency said. Arab News
Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week: AFP
Parents across Riyadh received emails from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week, according to messages seen by AFP. “We have just been informed by Saudi authorities that schools must remain closed all week,” read two separate messages seen by AFP. There was no official reason […]
KSrelief, UNHCR launch major shelter initiative for returning Syrian families
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a joint executive program with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide vital shelter and winter assistance for Syrian families returning to their home country, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has reported. The agreement was signed Friday on the sidelines of […]
Saudi FM warns the world to take Gulf security seriously
The world is facing “unprecedented challenges,” Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Saturday, as he condemned “flagrant” Iranian and Houthi attacks on his country and warned the world to take Gulf security seriously. Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s address came amid a period of significant regional turbulence, with months of bruising conflict […]
Saudi National Day celebrations light up Kingdom with shows, parades and cultural events
1 / 5The Saudi Hawks of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) perform during an Air Show in Riyadh. (SPA) 2 / 5Riyadh’s Boulevard City turns green. (SPA) 3 / 5A view of the central park in Asir on Wednesday. (SPA) 4 / 5Beautiful night view at Boulevard City in Riyadh. (SPA) 5 / 5Artists […]
Saudi aid agency co-hosts UN meeting on diplomacy’s role in humanitarian efforts
Saudi aid agency KSrelief co-hosted a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss diplomacy’s role in supporting humanitarian efforts in war- and disaster-stricken regions. “Humanitarian work is facing unprecedented challenges from political obstruction, natural disasters, violations of international humanitarian law and funding gaps,” said Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor […]
Saudi FM calls for implementation of Gaza peace plan, renewed push for Palestinian statehood
1 / 4Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was speaking at a high-level meeting in New York, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia, France, the UK and Canada. (SPA) 2 / 4Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan was speaking at a high-level meeting in New York, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia, France, the UK and Canada. […]
Saudi Cabinet condemns Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers condemned on Tuesday what it described as the continued criminal and deliberate attacks by the Houthi militia on civilian targets and civilians in the Kingdom, reaffirming Riyadh’s right to defend its sovereignty, citizens, residents and vital interests. In a session chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the […]
Saudi crown prince departs for Egypt on state visit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departed for Egypt on an official visit at the request of King Salman, the Saudi Royal Court said on Tuesday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is expected to meet Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, the Egyptian presidential office said. […]
Somali president receives MWL chief in Mogadishu
The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa on Monday. During the meeting at the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the two officials discussed various topics regarding MWL contributions to Somalia across religious, intellectual, and humanitarian spheres. The president commended the efforts of the league […]