Arab-Islamic summit calls for weapons embargo on Israel
The extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh on Saturday called for an embargo on weapons and ammunition exports to Israel, urging the International Criminal Court to investigate Israel’s crimes against the Palestinian people. The summit decided to break the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip and immediately allow the entry of humanitarian aid, including fuel. […]
FMs of Arab, Islamic countries assigned to create an international pressure to stop the war on Gaza
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, Indonesia, Nigeria, Palestine have been assigned to create an immediate international pressure to stop the war on Gaza. This was revealed on Saturday as part of a resolution issued by the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic Summit, delivered by Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan […]
Iran’s president lands in Riyadh for landmark summit
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation touched down in Riyadh on Saturday to partake in the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit. Welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman, Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah Al-Anzi, Iranian Ambassador to the Kingdom Dr. Alireza Enayati, and various officials, […]
Saudi foreign minister warns against justifying Israel’s violations
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan said that what is happening in Gaza is collective punishment carried out by Israel. In a press conference following the Arab-Islamic summit, Prince Faisal stated that the war in Gaza must cease, and peace can only be achieved through the Palestinian state. Responding to journalists’ questions, the Saudi […]
Crown Prince blasts international failure to halt Israeli aggression
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has affirmed the Kingdom’s unequivocal rejection and condemnation of Israel’s unjust war on Palestine. Prince Mohammed described the was as “a humanitarian catastrophe that exposes the failure of the Security Council and the international community to curb the blatant Israeli violations.” He reiterated the call for an immediate […]
Saudi EXIM bolsters trade ties between Saudi Arabia & Vietnam
A delegation from the Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) concluded a visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, that is aimed at discussing opportunities for mutual cooperation in the fields of export and import. Furthermore, the visit intends to enhance trade exchange, and economic growth between the two countries. The delegation held intensive meetings over […]
Project Management Institute strikes MoU with Saudi PIF
US-based Project Management Institute (PMI) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, during the PMI Global Summit 2023. PMI is the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession to positively impact project success. It will empower professionals […]
THC signs $213.25m Murabaha loan facility with GIB
The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund firm and KSA’s premier provider of helicopter services, has signed a SR800 million ($213.25 million) Murabaha facility with Gulf International Bank (GIB), Saudi Arabia. “The funds from this loan facility will support THC’s ongoing investments in high quality cutting-edge aircraft and infrastructure and contribute to the development […]
Saudi Arabia expands investor e-visa to all countries
Saudi Arabia’s ministries of investment and foreign affairs have launched the second phase of issuing electronic business visit visas, according to the state-run news agency, Saudi Press Agency. The second phase of “visiting investor”e-visas will cover the rest of the countries of the world as part of the kingdom’s broader strategy to boost foreign direct investment. […]
Riyadh Air to announce narrowbody plane order in coming weeks
Riyadh Air will announce a deal to buy a “sizeable” number of narrowbody aircraft in the coming weeks, the startup airline’s chief executive said. Former Etihad Airways boss Tony Douglas is helping build a second carrier for Saudi Arabia which is set for take-off in 2025. He was hired in March to head up Riyadh Air, […]