Saudi Arabia conducts military exercises with 15 countries at Air Warfare Center

Feb 4, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is conducting military exercises called Spears of Victory 2025 at the Air Warfare Center, involving forces from 15 countries. Some of the Kingdom’s prominent military branches are participating in the drills, including forces from the Presidency of State Security and

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‘Attractive’ Red Sea sites for solar, wind energy storage found

Feb 4, 2025

RIYADH: Scientists at a top Saudi Arabia university have identified several locations across the Kingdom that would be ideal for the storage of solar and wind energy, which would ultimately benefit water management and food security, the institution stated on Monday. The King

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Deputy minister meets ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia

Feb 3, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier recently met with Ambassador of India to the Kingdom Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and other issues of common interest, the Indian Embassy wrote

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Kazakhstan envoy on strengthening Saudi ties in politics, trade, food security

Feb 3, 2025

RIYADH: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, has said his mission will be dedicated to furthering Saudi-Kazakh ties in politics, trade, culture, tourism and agriculture. “As ambassador extraordinaire of the country of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I received instructions

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Riyadh to host second Human Capability Initiative Conference in April

Feb 3, 2025

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

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Saudi crown prince receives Germany’s president in Riyadh

Feb 3, 2025

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

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Makkah trials hydrogen-powered buses to promote clean energy, sustainability

Feb 3, 2025

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

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Interim president of Syrian Arab Republic visits SDAIA headquarters

Feb 3, 2025

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

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Japan, Saudi Arabia FMs hold second strategic meeting in Tokyo

Feb 3, 2025

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

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Saudi project clears 732 Houthi mines in Yemen

Feb 3, 2025

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

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