Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh
RIYADH: Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino attended the opening ceremony of the “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition here on Tuesday. Held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is one of many upcoming events celebrating the 70th anniversary of
Saudi aid agency KSrelief treats hundreds at Aden prosthetics center
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has helped to treat 452 Yemenis, who lost limbs because of the ongoing conflict, at the Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center in Aden governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. A total of 1,407 procedures were completed for
Energy ministers discuss Saudi-Japan cooperation
RIYADH: Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto held discussions on cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The officials reviewed current ties and stressed the importance of joint efforts in energy transitions, the Saudi
Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed 2,028 food parcels in Pakistan’s flood-affected Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions, benefiting 13,159 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. Sunday’s initiative forms part of this year’s Food Security Support Project in Pakistan. The aid
Saudi aid center provides prosthetic services in Yemen
RIYADH: Hundreds of Yemenis who lost limbs in the country’s civil war were given services through a Saudi-backed medical center in Aden Governorate, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. With the support of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the
New study documents reptile species in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve
RIYADH: A groundbreaking scientific study has unveiled the first detailed list of reptile species in the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Conducted by the reserve’s development authority, the study was published in the Amphibian
Gulf Print and Pack expo debuts in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Gulf Print and Pack 2025 debuted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, highlighting the latest technologies, innovations and sustainable solutions from over 150 exhibitors. The event is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing the region’s printing and packaging industries while aligning
Cultural convergence: Saudi artist, US jazz legend unite in an evening of musical exchange
RIYADH: In an evening of musical and cultural exchange, Saudi artist Ahmed Mater hosted an American delegation of musicians featuring jazz legend Herbie Hancock, Manhattan Transfer singer Janis Siegel, and local Saudi artists in his studio in JAX on Monday. “One of the
Saudi representative at Arab League receives Arab Parliament speaker in Cairo
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the Arab League, Ambassador Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Matar, received the speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, at the delegation’s headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed existing parliamentary cooperation between the Kingdom
KSA welcomes record 18.5m pilgrims in 2024
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that more than 18.5 million pilgrims visited Makkah and Madinah in 2024. This includes 16,924,689 Umrah performers and 1,611,310 Hajj pilgrims. The minister revealed the record-breaking figures at the fourth Hajj and