Month: May 2025

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s digital innovation in religious and cultural engagement through the Ministry of Islamic Affairs’ tech pavilion at the Jusoor Exhibition in Pristina, Kosovo. The showcase introduced cutting-edge applications like the Correct Citation App, the Hajj and Umrah 3D experience, and the multilingual […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates the formal diplomatic reception of Spain’s newly appointed ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Javier Carbajosa Sanchez, by Prince Faisal bin Bandar in Riyadh on May 7, 2025. This event underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global cooperation, Vision 2030 diplomacy, and nurturing long-term bilateral ties […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property’s (SAIP) 2024 statistical report, released on May 7, 2025. The report highlights Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking achievements in patent filings, trademarks, design registrations, and copyrights—showcasing national progress in innovation, creativity, and economic diversification under Vision 2030. Vision-Aligned Article: […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article introduces Saudi Arabia’s sixth Internal Audit Forum, set for May 12, 2025, in Riyadh. Hosted by the General Court of Audit, the forum highlights the Kingdom’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and global best practices in public governance. It aligns with Vision 2030’s objectives to […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the Ministry of Interior’s recent directive, issued on May 7, 2025, enforcing strict penalties for transporting unauthorized visit visa holders to Makkah during the Hajj season. The policy aligns with Vision 2030’s emphasis on public safety, operational efficiency, and value-driven governance. It reinforces […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article outlines the outcomes of the 47th extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, held in Kuwait on May 7, 2025. With participation from all six Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji, the meeting addressed the maritime border demarcation […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the first-ever meeting of the Saudi-Turkish Political and Diplomatic Committee, co-chaired virtually on May 7, 2025, by Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji and Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Nuh Yilmaz. The session focused on advancing bilateral […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers Saudi Arabia’s active participation in the 47th Extraordinary Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council held virtually on May 7, 2025. Representing the Kingdom, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji joined the meeting on behalf of Minister of Foreign […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the May 7, 2025 diplomatic exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government. The message was conveyed […]

What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the May 7, 2025, diplomatic meeting in Jeddah between Fareed Al-Shehri, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in the Makkah Region, and Miah Md Mainul Kabir, Consul General of Bangladesh. The conversation focused on enhancing mutual interests and deepening bilateral […]