Riyadh to host second Human Capability Initiative Conference in April
RIYADH: Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Riyadh will host the second Human Capability Initiative Conference on April 13–14 under the theme “Beyond Readiness.” In collaboration with the conference, the Ministry of Education will hold the Education Global Exhibition from
Saudi crown prince receives Germany’s president in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Monday. The two leaders held an official session of talks after the crown prince hosted a reception ceremony in honor of the president. Prince Mohammed and
Makkah trials hydrogen-powered buses to promote clean energy, sustainability
RIYADH: The second trial of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered bus has been launched in Makkah. It is overseen by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, the Transport General Authority, the General Directorate of
Interim president of Syrian Arab Republic visits SDAIA headquarters
RIYADH: Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the interim president of the Syrian Arab Republic, has visited the headquarters of the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. Al-Sharaa was received upon his arrival by the Minister of
Japan, Saudi Arabia FMs hold second strategic meeting in Tokyo
TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Monday said Osaka Expo 2025 was an “important opportunity” to strengthen collaboration between Japan and the Kingdom. At the second Japan-Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministerial Level Strategic Dialogue meeting in Tokyo, Prince Faisal met
Saudi project clears 732 Houthi mines in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 732 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week. The total included 11 anti-personnel mines, 31 anti-tank mines, 685 unexploded ordnances and five explosive devices, according to a recent report. Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing
Israel and Hamas Exchange 3 Hostages and More Than 180 Prisoners
In highly staged ceremonies, Hamas freed three people held captive over the last 15 months. Keeping to its part of the cease-fire deal, Israel released 183 Palestinians held in jails.In highly staged ceremonies, Hamas freed three people held captive over the last 15
Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Suggestion to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza
President Trump has suggested that Gazans should be evacuated from the devastated enclave and taken in by Jordan and Egypt.President Trump has suggested that Gazans should be evacuated from the devastated enclave and taken in by Jordan and Egypt.
Rafah Crossing Reopens for Wounded to Leave Gaza for Egypt
The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah in May but is opening again as part of the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.The border point had been closed after Israel invaded the southern city of Rafah
American-Israeli Hostage Is Released Under Truce Deal
Keith Siegel was abducted along with his wife in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. His wife was freed in a previous cease-fire.Keith Siegel was abducted along with his wife in the October 2023 Hamas-led attack. His wife was freed in a previous cease-fire.
