FHS World 2024: Leading the charge for sustainable hospitality practices
The Future Hospitality Summit World is returning to Dubai from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at Madinat Jumeirah, promising three days filled with insights, networking, and announcements for the hospitality and tourism sectors. As the largest edition to date, FHS World will gather over 1,500 industry leaders and feature more than 110 distinguished speakers, facilitating […]
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports climb 19% in July: GASTAT
Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surged by 19.04 percent to reach SR25.38 billion ($6.76 billion) in July, compared to the same month of the previous year, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statistics, chemical and allied products led non-oil exports, accounting for 25.8 percent of total outbound shipments in July, marking a 1.3 […]
Saudi FM meets Vatican’s Secretary of State in New York
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has met with the Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City. The meeting reviewed regional and international developments, and the efforts made to establish the foundations of international peace and security, the foreign ministry […]
Saudi climate envoy meets UN official in New York
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir met with UN Environment Program Executive Director Inger Andersen at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation between the Kingdom and UNEP, as well as Saudi Arabia’s initiatives and programs to reduce […]
Saudi leadership offer condolences to Umm Al-Quwain ruler after passing of family member
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince offered their condolences on Tuesday to the ruler of Umm Al-Quwain after the passing of Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Rashid Al-Mualla. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al-Mualla, expressing their sympathy with the family of the […]
Saudi Arabia calls for regional cooperation to tackle environmental challenges
Regional and international cooperation is pivotal in addressing environmental challenges, especially in rehabilitating degraded lands, according to Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of environment, water, and agriculture. Speaking at the 26th meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council ministers responsible for environmental affairs in Qatar, Mansour Al-Mushaiti emphasized that collaboration is essential to strengthen the resilience of drought-prone […]
Saudi Arabia reopens its embassy in Damascus after a hiatus of 12 years
Saudi Arabia has reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after it was closed since the beginning of the Syrian crisis 12 years ago. Abdullah Al-Harees, acting Saudi Chargé d’Affaires in Syria, announced the official opening of the embassy, in a ceremony held in the presence of a number of Syrian ministers and senior […]
Saudi FM discuss Palestine, Syria and Somalia crises with counterparts in Cairo meeting
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his counterparts at the sidelines of the Arab League foreign ministers meeting in Cairo on Tuesday. During the meeting, ministers discussed joint Arab action to intensify coordination on the Palestinian issue and other matters of concern. Regional and international developments were also discussed at the meeting […]
Cabinet hails IMF report on Saudi Arabia’s progress in achieving Vision 2030 goals
The Council of Ministers on Tuesday hailed the report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that lauded Saudi Arabia’s leading role in international cooperation and the rapid steps it has undertaken towards achieving the goals of Vision 2030.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh on Tuesday. In a […]
Saudi foreign minister meets with German counterpart
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed their countries’ diplomatic relations and discussed measures to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation on regional and global issues. They also exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the Gaza […]