Saudi Arabia issues clear message on World Anti-Drug Day
Saudi Arabia has doubled down on its campaign to combat drug use and those who engage in the trafficking and financing of illicit substances. National Center for Security Operations Commander Colonel Omar bin Aida Al-Talhi said the goal of the initiative was to “eliminate” drugs and “protect society and its youth from their effects.” His […]
Saudi Arabia celebrates International Year of Camelids 2024 in Geneva
Saudi Arabia has organised a four-day exhibition in Geneva to highlight the importance of camels as part of its presidency of the International Year of Camelids 2024, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The United Nations declared 2024 the International Year of Camelids and the designation will highlight how the animals are key to the livelihoods […]
Saudi Japanese institute gears up to drive the future of automobile sector
The rapid growth of Saudi Arabia’s automotive sector means more demand for advanced technology and skilled professionals — and the Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute has stepped up to help. The non-profit center offers specialized technical training for Saudi high school graduates, with a particular emphasis on Japanese automobile technology. It was established in 2003 […]
Hajj preachers provided 1.4m religious services
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance provided more than 1.4 million religious services for over 2 million pilgrims and visitors during this year’s Hajj season. More than 600 male and female preachers provided guidance at the holy sites, in several languages, on Islam and the value of moderation, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi National Guard minister receives French ambassador to Riyadh
Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, the minister of the National Guard, received Ludovic Pouille, France’s envoy to Saudi Arabia. The discussed topics of mutual interested at the ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was attended by several senior National Guard officials. SPA
Saudi leaders congratulate Qatar’s emir on 11th anniversary of becoming ruler
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday sent a message to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, congratulating him on the 11th anniversary of his accession. “The king expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to (the emir), and to the government and people of Qatar for continued progress and prosperity,” […]
Saudi financial sector to grow bond offerings, investment minister reveals at London forum
Bond offerings in Saudi Arabia are set to expand with increased activity, highlighting significant growth opportunities in the Kingdom’s financial sector, according to the investment minister. On the sidelines of the UK-Saudi Sustainable Infrastructure Summit in London on June 24, Khalid Al-Falih noted that despite the substantial and rapid growth in business opportunities in the Kingdom, certain aspects […]
PIF subsidiary SGP and SANY seal $1.87bn deal to supply electric trucks to Dammam port
An agreement worth SR7 billion ($1.87 billion) was struck between Saudi Global Ports and a Chinese company to advance green operational capacities at the Kingdom’s ports. The deal — hailed as the world’s largest single contract for the manufacture and supply of electric trucks — was signed by the Public Investment Fund subsidiary and China’s […]
MAWANI and REVIVA establish recycling and industrial waste complex at Jeddah Islamic Port
The Saudi Ports Authority, MAWANI, signed on Sunday a SR30million ($8 million) contract with the Global Environmental Management Services Ltd., or Reviva, to establish a complex for recycling marine and industrial waste at Jeddah Islamic Port. The president of MAWANI, Omar bin Talal Hariri, and the CEO of of the Saudi Investment Recycling Co., Ziad bin […]
King Abdulaziz Foundation organizes Saudi-Chinese relations seminar in Beijing
The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, organized a scientific seminar on cultural and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and China from June 19-23 in Beijing, Saudi Press Agency reported. The seminar was held as part of the Beijing International Book Fair, which featured the Kingdom as the guest of honor. It discussed a […]