Saudi ambassador meets Lebanese Presidency’s director general in Beirut
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari met Lebanese Presidency’s Director General Antoine Choucair at the ambassador’s residence in Beirut on Friday. The meeting covered current developments and several issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. In a separate meeting, Al-Dosari also met with Member of the Lebanese Parliament Wael Abou Faour. […]
Coalition spokesman: Houthi claims of targeting Riyadh are misleading
The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen described Houthi claims on Saturday that they had targeted the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as misleading. Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman for the coalition, told Asharq Al-Awsat: “What the Houthis are experiencing in Taiz, and what we are witnessing in terms of human losses among the group’s members at […]
Schools in Saudi capital return to in-person learning after temporary closure, AFP
Schools across the Saudi capital Riyadh returned to in-person classes on Monday, as officials remained silent about a decision a day earlier to close schools that appeared to be reversed only hours later. There was no official reason given for the reversal to Sunday’s announcement that schools would close for a week. “Please be advised […]
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. […]