Saudi foreign minister and advisor to French president discuss bilateral relations and situation in Gaza
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi foreign minister, and Anne-Claire Legendre, the advisor to the French president on the Middle East and North Africa, held talks on the relationship between their countries and how it might be enhanced. During their telephone conversation they also discussed the latest developments in the region, in particular those in […]
Saudi Arabia waives municipal fees for licenses of hotels and resorts to boost tourism sector
In a landmark move aimed at further boosting the burgeoning tourism and hospitality sector, Saudi Arabia has decided to suspend the municipal service fees pertaining to issuing licenses for commercial activity of hotels, hotel apartments and residential resorts. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb expressed his thanks and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques […]
Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince’s efforts to unify support for Palestinian people
The Council of Ministers reviewed the discussions between the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with the Leaders of Egypt and Turkiye. During these calls, the crown prince emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to unifying Arab and Islamic efforts in support of the Palestinian people. Arab News
Saudi project clears 1,047 Houthi mines in Yemen
Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,047 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included four anti-personnel mines, 54 anti-tank mines, 973 unexploded ordnances and 16 explosive devices, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 457,711 mines had been cleared since its […]
Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps
Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh plans to launch more than 160 technical bootcamps and programs in the fourth quarter of 2024 to enhance national skills in a modern educational setting. Developed with global partners such as Apple, Meta and Amazon, the training material is tailored to meet job market demands through hands-on learning. Participants will receive professional […]
Crown Prince meets European Council President in Riyadh
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met on Wednesday in Riyadh with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between Saudi Arabia and European Union countries, explored current areas of cooperation, and discussed opportunities for further development. The talks also covered regional and international issues, […]
Saudi Arabia calls for activating serious mechanisms to hold Israel accountable for international law violations
The Saudi Council of Ministers called on the international community to activate serious mechanisms to hold Israeli officials accountable for the ongoing violations of international laws, norms and resolutions. The weekly session of the Cabinet was chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday. In a statement to the Saudi […]
Specialists from 160 countries to attend Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh in December
Saudi Arabia will host the 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) from December 15-19, 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The five-day event is expected to gather over 10,000 participants from 160 countries, including more than 1,000 international speakers. IGF is a global multi-stakeholder platform. The event, organized by the UN since […]
Saudi Vision 2030 boosts industrial facilities by 60%, official figures reveal
Bolstered by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector has witnessed a 60 percent growth in facilities since the launch of the national vision. The number of industrial establishments in the Kingdom increased from 7,206 in 2016 to 11,549 in 2023, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify its economy and position itself as a global manufacturing […]
Abdullah Al-Ajmi elected chairman of newly formed Saudi-Ethiopian Business Council
The Federation of Saudi Chambers announced the formation of the Saudi-Ethiopian Business Council, following the approval of the General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT). Abdullah Al-Ajmi has been elected chairman of the council, while Omar Al-Kharashi and Misfer Al-Shahrani are the vice presidents. Al-Ajmi said that Ethiopia is one of the largest economic powers and […]