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 […]
Saudi deputy FM receives US deputy assistant secretary of state
Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received Daniel Benaim, US deputy assistant secretary of state for Arabian Peninsula affairs, in Riyadh on Sunday. The two sides discussed strengthening Saudi-US relations and ways to enhance cooperation, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The most prominent regional and international developments were also discussed, as well as […]
Saudi Heritage Commission event celebrates ancient Rakah
The Heritage Commission is holding an event to celebrate ancient Rakah, with historical reenactments, guided tours, archaeological experts and handicrafts. Once a major trading spot, some 1,500 years ago, the area takes its name from an indigenous tree species that once flourished there. The sandy environment was also once under the sea and shells can […]
Saudi Arabia, UK sign $5m deal to help fight malnutrition in Somalia
Saudi aid agency KSrelief and the UK on Monday signed a $5 million cooperation agreement with UNICEF to help tackle malnutrition in Somalia. The deal was signed by KSrelief General Supervisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and British Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell at the agency’s headquarters in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. KSrelief […]
Saudi crown prince offers condolences to UAE president after death of uncle
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his condolences to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Monday after the recent passing of his uncle Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al-Nahyan. During a phone call, the crown prince prayed that God forgive the deceased who was the representative of the Abu Dhabi Ruler in […]
Inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week to highlight Saudi talent to a global audience, official says
The head of the Saudi Fashion Commission said on Monday that the inaugural Red Sea Fashion Week later this month will highlight the talent in the Kingdom to a global audience, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Burak Cakmak, the CEO of the commission, said: “With Red Sea Fashion Week we set out to forge a […]
Saudi ministries sign deal to achieve goals in fields of culture, human resources
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi signed a cooperation agreement on Monday aimed at achieving their respective goals. The agreement will also work to develop human capital in the culture and arts sectors. It is hoped the partnership will […]