Lieutenant General Saleh Al-Harbi of Saudi Arabia’s National Guard met with Italy’s Carabinieri Chief of Staff General Andrea Taurelli Salimbeni in Rome to discuss bilateral cooperation and security ties.
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel attended a Saudi-French healthcare meeting in Paris to boost cooperation in healthcare, biotechnology, and investment, aligning with Vision 2030.
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck 146 km southwest of Adak, Alaska, on April 16, 2025, at a depth of 39.9 km. No casualties or damage reported, per USGS and SPA.
National Center for Meteorology forecasts dust-stirring winds in Riyadh, Qassim, Madinah, Makkah, Al-Baha, Aseer, and Eastern Region; rain in southwestern highlands.
Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League nations reached SAR87.77 billion in Q4 2024, up 6.2% annually, representing 17.2% of total global trade, per GASTAT.
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Indian Ocean southwest of Australia on April 16, 2025. No tsunami threat or damage reported, per official sources.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visits KAUST, strengthening U.S.-Saudi energy cooperation and advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Riyadh sets Guinness World Record for most smart lockers in a single location, with 2,072 lockers arranged as ‘2030’, showcasing Saudi innovation.
The NCVC launches a project to plant one million seedlings in Mahayel Aseer, supporting the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals for a sustainable future.
Italy’s Health Minister Orazio Schillaci visits KFSHRC in Riyadh to explore Saudi Arabia’s medical excellence, highlighting robotic surgeries and Vision 2030 healthcare advancements.
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