Category: KSA News

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Lebanese FM Abdullah Bou Habib in Riyadh to discuss Lebanon and the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit agenda.

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s role in fostering regional dialogue and cooperation.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Nigeria’s Yusuf Maitama Tuggar in Riyadh to discuss the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit agenda and bilateral ties.

KSrelief distributes 195 winter kits in Yemen’s Hadhramaut, benefiting 1,170 individuals from vulnerable families as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji met Uzbekistan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Bakhromjon Aloyev in Riyadh to discuss bilateral cooperation on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

The 10th Arab Forum on Geographical Names opened in Jeddah under the patronage of Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, hosted by GEOSA to boost Arab cooperation.

Guinea’s Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté arrives in Riyadh leading a delegation for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, welcomed by senior Saudi officials at King Khalid International Airport.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in unifying Muslim nations.

KSrelief concluded a voluntary medical project in Aden, Yemen, performing 135 successful ear, nose, and throat surgeries from October 27 to November 3, 2024.

The Arab Academy in Alexandria hosts the 37th Council of Arab Transport Ministers and 73rd Executive Bureau session on November 12-13, 2024, to boost regional transport cooperation.

KSrelief distributes 293 food baskets and 293 health kits in Idlib, Syria, benefiting 1,758 individuals across 293 families affected by the 2024 earthquake.

KSrelief distributed 292 food baskets in Chad’s Mayo-Kebbi Est region, benefiting 1,752 vulnerable individuals under the 2024 Food Security Support Project.

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz.

Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf arrives in Riyadh leading a delegation for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, welcomed by senior Saudi officials.

KSrelief medical clinics provided essential health services to 2,483 Syrian refugees in Jordan’s Al-Zaatari camp during the first week of November 2024, covering 14 specialties.

KSrelief continues distributing essential food baskets to families in northern Gaza under directives from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani of Mauritania departs Madinah after visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, reinforcing Saudi-Mauritanian ties and Vision 2030.

Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, welcomed by Saudi officials.

Libyan President Dr. Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, welcomed by senior Saudi officials at King Khalid International Airport.

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s leadership and Vision 2030.

KSrelief launched the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project in Hambantota Camp, Sri Lanka, examining 4,500 cases, distributing 600 eyeglasses, and performing 115 eye surgeries.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Riyadh to participate in the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in unifying the Islamic world.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Iran’s President Pezeshkian, who praised Saudi Arabia’s Arab-Islamic summit initiative.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, welcomed by Saudi officials at King Khalid International Airport.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media launches the eighth Media Oasis in Riyadh, a 2,000-square-meter hub for coverage of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

The Saudi Ministry of Interior participates in Cityscape Global 2024, showcasing AI security, traffic safety, and Vision 2030 initiatives at the Riyadh exhibition.

Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi praises Saudi Arabia’s call for an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh to halt bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon.

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in regional diplomacy.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh is a vital chance to end Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon.

Tunisia’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic leadership and Vision 2030.

National Center for Meteorology forecasts gusty winds, rain, and fog across several Saudi regions on Monday, with detailed marine conditions for Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha stresses the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit’s importance in countering Israeli occupation crimes and escalation in Palestine.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic leadership.

Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by senior Saudi officials.

President of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al Burhan arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by Saudi officials at King Khalid International Airport.

The 22nd Saudi relief plane, operated by KSrelief, departed Riyadh for Lebanon on November 11, 2024, carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic leadership.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional challenges and promote unity.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional issues and promote unity.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Riyadh leading UAE delegation for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by Saudi officials.

Saudi Arabia launches the Young Researchers Award at the UNCCD COP16 Science Pavilion, offering $70,000 to early career researchers tackling land degradation and drought.

Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to Palestine and Lebanon with over $5.34B and $2.68B in aid, highlighting decades of humanitarian and development support.

The 22nd Saudi relief plane, operated by KSrelief, lands in Beirut carrying food, shelter, and medical supplies for the Lebanese people, continuing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian air bridge.

Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional challenges.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi met Italian Ambassador Carlo Baldocci in Riyadh to discuss GCC-EU summit outcomes and boost GCC-Italy cooperation in vital sectors.

Typhoon Toraji makes landfall in the Philippines, the fourth powerful storm in under a month. Saudi Press Agency reports evacuations and port closures as authorities respond.

GEOSA President Dr. Eng. Mohammed bin Yahya Al Sayel met UNGEGN Chair Pierre Jaillard in Jeddah to discuss standardization of geographical names and cultural heritage.

Türkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, received by Saudi officials at King Khalid International Airport.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Sudanese FM Ali Youssef Al-Sharif in Riyadh to discuss Sudan crisis and regional developments at the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional challenges.

Niger’s Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangaré arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s role in unifying Islamic nations.

Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional challenges.

Estidamah and NEOM Food Company TOPIAN sign a strategic agreement to enhance national workforce skills in greenhouse management, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and sustainable agriculture.

King Abdullah II of Jordan arrives in Riyadh for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia to address regional issues and promote unity.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi met UN Iraq Representative Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan in Riyadh to discuss Iraq’s stability, sovereignty, and UNAMI cooperation.

Director-General Fareed Al-Shehri of the Foreign Ministry’s Makkah Region branch received Algerian Consul General Mohamed Alem in Jeddah for cordial talks on bilateral ties.

Director General of Madinah Foreign Ministry branch Ibrahim Alsobhi received Ukrainian Ambassador Anatolii Petrenko, discussing mutual interests and strengthening Saudi diplomacy.

Saudi Arabia hosts the Restoring Family Links Network regional conference for the Near and Middle East in Al-Khobar, hosted by the SRCA and ICRC from November 11-13, 2024.

The Ministry of Interior and SAIP unveil a commemorative stamp for the Diplomatic Conference on Design Law in Riyadh, available at Jeddah and Riyadh airports.

Director-General Fareed Al-Shehri of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Branch in Makkah receives Thailand’s Deputy Consul General Adisorn Sitthikarn in Jeddah for cordial talks.

Governor of Al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz receives two Guinness World Records certificates for the world’s largest organic and modern olive farms, highlighting Saudi Vision 2030 food security goals.

Dr. Saleh Alagla, President of the Islamic University of Madinah, met Ukrainian Ambassador Anatolii Petrenko to discuss educational and research cooperation, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 global engagement.

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah, received Ukrainian Ambassador Anatolii Petrenko to discuss issues of common interest, reinforcing Saudi diplomacy and Vision 2030.

Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled meets Lebanese PM Najib Mikati in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, as reported by SPA.

Saudi Geographical Society participates in the 10th Arab Forum on Geographical Names in Jeddah, hosted by the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information.

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani met Lebanese PM Najib Mikati in Riyadh at the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit to discuss regional de-escalation.

Egyptian President El-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II met in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit to discuss regional de-escalation and the Palestinian cause.

The Saudi Intermobility Expo opens in Jeddah under the Roads General Authority, drawing 7,000+ participants from over 10 countries to advance transport innovation.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman receives a written message from Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on bilateral relations, delivered during the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah met Malaysian PM Anwar bin Ibrahim in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inaugurated the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh, addressing Israeli attacks on Palestinians and Lebanon.

HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Angola’s President Lourenço on Independence Day, SPA reports.

Egyptian President El-Sisi and Lebanese PM Mikati met in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit to discuss Lebanon and Resolution 1701.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola on Independence Day, reaffirming Saudi-Angolan ties.

KSrelief’s Masam Project cleared 895 mines and ordnance in Yemen during the first week of November 2024, bringing the total to 468,962 since its launch.

KSrelief distributes 1,830 food baskets to 10,980 vulnerable individuals in Chad’s Lac region under the 2024 Food Security Support Project.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends congratulations to President Andrzej Duda of Poland on Independence Day, reinforcing Saudi-Polish diplomatic ties and Vision 2030 global engagement.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to Poland’s President Andrzej Duda on Independence Day, reinforcing Saudi-Polish ties.

Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov met with KAICIID Secretary-General Dr. Zuhair Alharthi in Baku to discuss Saudi Arabia’s support for interreligious dialogue and COP 29.

OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha says Israeli occupation crimes in Palestine and Lebanon grossly violate international law and UN resolutions.

King Abdullah II of Jordan met UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad met Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani in Riyadh on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit to discuss Gaza and Lebanon ceasefires.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon undermine regional coexistence and peace prospects, during Riyadh summit.

Saudi Ministry of Interior introduces first electric security vehicles at Media Oasis during Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit, showcasing AI and sustainability.

Dr. Ziyad Meemish of KSrelief met with UK FCDO Chief Economist Adnan Qadir Khan in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian initiatives, focusing on Yemen.

SDRPY showcases Saudi Arabia’s 263 development projects in Yemen at the 8th Media Oasis in Riyadh, highlighting efforts across eight sectors in 16 governorates.

Sports Boulevard Foundation showcases its drive to transform Riyadh at Cityscape Global 2024, highlighting sport, wellbeing and Vision 2030 quality-of-life goals.

Sudan’s Al-Burhan tells Riyadh summit lasting Middle East peace requires ending Israeli occupation and implementing the two-state solution under UN resolutions.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon tells the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh that Gaza and Lebanon face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

Turkish President Erdogan tells Riyadh summit Israel aims to settle in Gaza and erase Palestinian presence in the West Bank, calling for coordinated international legal action.

Saudi Arabia chairs the WIPO Diplomatic Conference on the Design Law Treaty in Riyadh, with Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Suwailem elected by 193 member states to lead negotiations.

King Abdullah II tells Riyadh summit that a genuine political horizon based on the two-state solution is the only path to peace and stability in the region.

Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met in Riyadh to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties.

Saudi Arabia’s Adahi Project distributes 48,000 meat packages from 12,000 sacrificial animals to those in need across Sudan, reinforcing humanitarian ties.

Egyptian President El-Sisi warns that aggression against Palestinian and Lebanese territories is testing the international system, during the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh.

Riyadh Airports Company wins Gold and Silver at Saudi Customer Experience Awards 2025, highlighting excellence in transportation and business transformation.

National Center for Meteorology forecasts clear to partly cloudy skies, thunderclouds in highlands, and detailed marine conditions for Saudi Arabia on Sunday.