Saudi Arabia’s events sector push on track despite disruptions, says industry veteran
Saudi Arabia’s push to position itself as a global events hub remains firmly on track despite geopolitical disruptions, according to one of the leading figures in the industry. The US-Israel war with Iran has led to disruptions to many of the Kingdom’s flagship forums, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026, the LEAP technology conference, […]
Saudi food aid reaches thousands in crisis regions
Saudi aid agency KSrelief’s latest humanitarian operations involved delivering food to tens of thousands of people in three countries amid ongoing crises. KSrelief’s kitchen provided 25,000 hot meals across central and southern Gaza, benefiting thousands of vulnerable families. The agency also distributed 1,126 food baskets in Khan Younis, benefiting 6,756 Palestinians affected by the conflict. […]
MWL chief meets Australian PM during Sydney visit
Muslim World League Secretary-General Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of social cohesion through mutual respect and cooperation, Al-Issa said in a post on X on Tuesday. They also emphasized strengthening friendships between nations and peoples through “high-impact initiatives and […]
Saudi researchers develop energy from traffic
Researchers from Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah have developed a concrete barrier capable of generating electricity from air currents produced by vehicle movement on roads. The innovation was developed by College of Engineering and Architecture faculty member Raed Shalwala, and Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director Fadi Almarghlani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The system […]
Saudi FM discusses regional situation with Pakistani, Bahraini counterparts
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the situation in the region with his Bahraini and Pakistani counterparts in separate conversation, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. Prince Faisal received a call from Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, the ministry said, adding they discussed regional developments and their […]
Saudi crown prince, Pakistan PM discuss regional tensions in phone call
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, during which the two leaders discussed recent regional developments. Sharif condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks targeting facilities in the Kingdom, […]
KSrelief steps up humanitarian support in Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has launched the second phase of its emergency food intervention project in Yemen’s Shabwa governorate. The project aims to distribute 11,160 food baskets, benefiting 78,120 individuals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Shabwa Deputy Gov. Ahmed Al-Daghari praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts, through KSrelief, to enhance food security for the […]
Saudi Arabia welcomes UNHRC adoption of resolution on human rights implications of Iranian attacks on region
Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the UN Human Rights Council’s unanimous adoption of a resolution on the human rights implications of Iran’s unjustified attacks on several countries in the region. The countries include the Kingdom, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, and Jordan. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry noted that the council’s adoption of the resolution […]
Saudi foreign minister arrives in France to attend G7 ministerial meeting
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in France on Wednesday to represent the Kingdom, as an invited country, at the G7 Ministerial Meeting being held in Vaux-de-Cernay, near Paris. The meeting will discuss a number of international topics and issues, including global governance reform, reconstruction challenges, maritime security, supply chains, and threats to peace […]
Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for maritime safety, seafarer protection
At the 50th session of the Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organization, Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of protecting seafarers and reaffirmed its commitment to international efforts aimed at strengthening maritime safety. This comes amid escalating threats to maritime navigation safety and the well-being of seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding […]