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 […]
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, […]