Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign pact to counter money laundering, terrorism
The Kingdom and Iraq have signed an agreement to counter money laundering and terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The pact was signed between the General Directorate of Financial Investigation at the Presidency of State Security and the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Office of the Republic of Iraq. The agreement […]
Saudi Arabia condemns assassination attempt of Slovakia’s prime minister
Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned the attempted assassination of Solvakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, the foreign ministry said. “The Kingdom rejects all forms of violence, reaffirming its full solidarity with Slovakia against everything that threatens its security and stability,” the statement read. The ministry wished speedy recovery of the prime minister, who remain, according to […]
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Manama for Arab League Summit 2024 Previous
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was among the Arab delegates who arrived in Manama for the Arab League Summit. The one-day summit will discuss the situation in Gaza, propose ceasefire and push for a two-state solution in Palestine to achieve regional peace. Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE’s Vice President and […]
Saudi FM meets with Slovenian, Mauritanian counterparts
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Slovenian counterpart Tanja Fajon in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the ministers discussed ways to enhance cooperation relations between their countries in various fields and intensify bilateral coordination on issues of common interest. They also discussed international developments and efforts made in this regard. In […]
Saudi Center for Space Futures will support lunar mission and $2tn global space economy, NASA chief tells Asharq TV
The Center for Space Futures, hosted by the Saudi Space Agency, will bring together space industries to send a mission to the moon and build a $2 trillion global space economy by 2035, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson has said. During a visit to Riyadh this week, the US space agency chief said in a special […]
Jeddah governor launches initiative for a more balanced life
Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi inaugurated the work-family balance initiative on Sunday, organized by the Al-Mawaddah Association for Family Development under the slogan “Balance Your Life.” The initiative began in the presence of Mohammed Al-Radi, the association’s general manager, along with several of the organization’s members, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The […]
Taif governor receives Vietnamese ambassador
Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud received the Ambassador of Vietnam to the Kingdom Dang Xuan Dung on Sunday. The Vietnamese ambassador praised the development and prosperity in the Kingdom. He also expressed his admiration for Taif’s evolution and the region’s various crops, including its roses. ARAB NEWS
Riyadh to host Global AI Summit in September
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority will host the third Global AI Summit from Sept. 10 to 12 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, president of SDAIA, highlighted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s dedication to advancing the national data and artificial intelligence […]
Hajj ministry launches training initiative to improve services
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with Makkah’s Umm Al-Qura University, has launched an initiative to enhance and improve the skills of employees who serve Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Kingdom. As part of the Rafid Al-Haramain initiative, 100,000 workers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors will be […]
Jeddah Historic District, Cruise Saudi team up to boost visitor numbers, economy
The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi have agreed to work together to increase the number of international cruise visitors to the city while preserving its cultural and historical integrity. The program, established in 2018 under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, oversees various initiatives within the so-called Historic Jeddah region with the […]