Osaka City Council eyes collaboration as Saudi prepares for Expo 2030

Jan 29, 2025

DUBAI: A recent trip to Riyadh by members of the Osaka City Council highlighted opportunities for cultural and economic collaboration between Japan and Saudi Arabia as both nations prepare for their respective World Expositions. With Expo 2025 in Osaka and Expo 2030 in

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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief sends supplies to Yemeni schools

Jan 29, 2025

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed supplies to educational facilities in Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. KSrelief’s support included chairs, computers and office furniture for 10 literacy schools and nine centers for people with disabilities in Yemen’s Hadhramaut

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KSrelief continues aid work across Middle East

Jan 29, 2025

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide support for vulnerable communities across the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. Food was sent to 187 families in Yemen’s Al-Dhale governorate, benefiting 1,309 people. In Syria’s Al-Rastan city aid

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Saudi Cabinet discusses Syria, Lebanon and Kingdom’s success at WEF

Jan 28, 2025

RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday discussed the outcomes of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visits to Syria and Lebanon last week. The prince met newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut and the new Syrian ruler, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in Damascus.

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Layali Maraya spotlights Arab designers’ ingenuity in Riyadh

Jan 28, 2025

RIYADH: As part of their mission to empower Arab designers, Layali Maraya is featuring regional designers at the Mansard Hotel in Riyadh until Wednesday. The three-day event, held under the patronage of Ameera Al-Taweel, Layali Maraya features modern luxury in a collection of

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Japanese ambassador visits Japan Cultural Days at Ithra

Jan 28, 2025

DHAHRAN: Japan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia attended a cultural event in Dhahran on Monday as the two countries celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations this year. Ambassador Morino Yasunari toured various Japan Cultural Days exhibits at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

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Saudi sustainable fashion leaders honored at Riyadh awards ceremony

Jan 28, 2025

RIYADH: Leaders in sustainable fashion in Saudi Arabia were honored at an awards ceremony in Riyadh on Monday. Preowned luxury marketplace AMUSED, upcycling startup Darah, and sustainable makeup brand Asteri were the three winners of the inaugural Middle East Kering Generation Award. The

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Riyadh forum highlights healthcare model progress

Jan 28, 2025

RIYADH: The second Model of Care Forum was inaugurated in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel. The two-day event, held under the theme “Care and Impact,” was attended by Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Abdulaali. The

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Local crops, culture in spotlight at Qatif market

Jan 28, 2025

RIYADH: The farmers’ market at Qatif is experiencing a strong turnout of shoppers, farmers, traders, and agricultural companies, according to the Saudi Press Agency. As a vibrant center of economic and agricultural activity, the event also features a variety of cultural and entertainment

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Sustainable finance key to driving climate adaptation, panel told

Jan 28, 2025

MANAMA: The use of environmental sukuk and other debt instruments is surging in the Kingdom, with total issuances exceeding SR8 billion ($2 billion), a Capital Market Authority official has said. Abdullah Al-Moqbel, director of the authority’s sustainability department, was speaking on Tuesday during

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