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Deputy minister meets Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati on Monday met with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmed Farooq, the ministry reported on X.
During the meeting, they discussed their two nations’ relations and…
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Social Development Bank backs 40 micro-enterprises at Al-Jouf olive festival
Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank supported 40 micro-enterprises at the 17th Jouf International Olive Festival to help them gain access to markets.
The bank participated in the festival, held at the Prince Abdulilah Urban Center in…
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Kingdom, France forge closer bonds in security and economic cooperation
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin undertook an official visit to Saudi Arabia from Feb. 14 to 16, following an invitation from his Saudi counterpart, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.
The two ministers addressed matters…
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Culinary Arts Commission, Sawani to promote Saudi heritage
The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Sawani to promote Saudi national culinary heritage.
Sawani, a Public Investment Fund-owned company, produces and sells camel milk products locally and…
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Oncology society partners with Gilead Sciences to advance health care in Kingdom
The Saudi Oncology Society and Gilead Sciences, a global biopharmaceutical company, have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in research, clinical trials, medical education and scientific exchange to advance oncology care…
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Saudi authorities thwart Qat smugglers in Jazan
Border guards in Jazan foiled an attempt to smuggle 300 kg of qat into the Kingdom on Sunday.
The controlled substance comes in the form of leaves which are chewed by the user and is a mild stimulant.
Saudi Arabia’s government has…
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Saudi nonprofit sector records 173% growth surge since 2018
The Saudi minister of human resources and social development has announced a remarkable 173 percent increase in nonprofit organizations since 2018.
Ahmad Al-Rajhi also noted a surge in beneficiary satisfaction, which has reached 86…
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Saudi Arabia to host 11th World Water Forum in 2027
The 11th World Water Forum will be staged in Saudi Arabia in 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
World Water Council officials declared the Kingdom as host for the international gathering after it secured a majority vote…
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Secretary General receives Russia’s permanent observer to OIC
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha recently received ambassador Turko Daudov, Russia’s permanent representative to the OIC, at the body’s headquarters in Jeddah.
During the meeting, they…
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Saudi project clears 768 Houthi mines in Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam cleared 768 mines in Yemen — which had been planted by the Houthi militia — between Feb. 10 and 16.
Overseen by the Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief, the project’s special teams destroyed 654 items of unexploded…
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