Category: KSA News

Saudi Arabia, led by Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh, participated in the IPU parliamentary meeting at COP29 in Baku, advancing global climate action.

SAMI returns as strategic partner for the third Saudi International Maritime Forum in Dhahran, showcasing HAZEM CMS, USVs, and cybersecurity innovations.

Saudi Post (SPL) issues a SAR3 commemorative stamp for World Quality Day, highlighting quality as a pillar of sustainable development and Vision 2030.

Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, received Kazakh Consul General Ruslan Kospanov to discuss topics of common interest, SPA reported.

Makkah’s Pilgrims Housing Committee urges citizens to apply for Hajj 1446 AH housing permits via accredited offices by end of Rajab, ensuring safety for pilgrims.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi reaffirms support for Sudan’s sovereignty, security, and stability during meeting with Sudan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan leads the Kingdom’s delegation to the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, deputizing for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia concludes its participation in Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, showcasing GAMI-led defense localization goals and Vision 2030 ambitions.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi met Sri Lankan and Austrian ambassadors in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments, reinforcing Saudi diplomacy.

Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary concluded a successful Beijing visit, launching Saudipedia in Chinese and forging new media partnerships with China.

The eighth Misk Global Forum begins tomorrow in Riyadh, bringing together 150+ speakers and youth from around the world to discuss sustainability, education, and innovation.

Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishal receives Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the OIC Cenk Uraz in Jeddah to discuss issues of common interest.

Director General of the Foreign Ministry branch in Makkah Region Fareed Al-Shehri received Iraqi Consul General Mohammed Samir Al-Naqshbandi in Jeddah to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.

Fareed Al-Shehri, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah Region, received Gabon’s Consul General Landry Anicet Nziengui in Jeddah on November 17, 2024.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation strongly condemns Israeli war crimes in Gaza, citing attacks on UNRWA school and camps, and calls for international action.

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Engineer Waleed El-Khereiji received US Ambassador Michael Ratney in Riyadh to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approves hosting 1,000 Umrah performers from 66 countries under the Guests Program, supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

WAMY lays foundation for a development center in Jigawa-Hadejia, Nigeria, providing education, water, and shelter to over 2,000 residents, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian commitment.

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Chinese Ambassador Chang Hua in Riyadh to review bilateral relations and discuss mutual interests.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli occupation forces’ systematic targeting of UNRWA facilities and workers, urging international accountability.

KSrelief distributes 300 winter clothing vouchers to orphans and individuals with special needs in Lebanon’s Akkar governorate as part of the Kanaf 3 project for 2024.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi met India’s Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan in Riyadh to discuss enhancing cooperation and historic ties.

The Muslim World League strongly condemns Israeli occupation forces’ targeting of UNRWA facilities and staff, calling for international action to uphold humanitarian law.

KSrelief distributes 200 shelter kits in Afghanistan as part of a project to assist Afghan returnees from Pakistan and flood victims across 13 provinces.

KSrelief delivers 2,080 shelter aid packages to displaced persons in Somalia’s Banadir region, benefiting 6,000 individuals as part of Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian efforts.

KSrelief distributes 333 food baskets and 333 hygiene kits in Idlib, Syria, benefiting 1,998 individuals from 333 families affected by the 2024 earthquake.

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense hosts the 25th International Sport Federation for Firefighters and Rescuers Conference in Riyadh, with 32 countries and a 2025 championship handover.

FOMEX 2025 in Riyadh from Feb 19-21 will host over 45 international companies, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a global media hub and advancing Vision 2030.

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Riyadh to strengthen defense ties and discuss regional peace.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on National Day, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends congratulatory cable to Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Independence Day, reaffirming Saudi diplomatic engagement.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Independence Day, reaffirming strong Saudi-Moroccan ties.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Independence Day, reaffirming Saudi diplomatic ties.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Independence Day, reaffirming strong Saudi-Moroccan ties.

HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends congratulations to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on National Day, reaffirming strong Saudi-Omani ties and regional stability.

National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms in Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, plus fog in Northern and Eastern regions and detailed sea conditions.

Lebanese Ministry of Health reports 3,481 deaths and 14,786 injuries from Israeli aggression. Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation and peace in Lebanon.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Batanes, Philippines, on November 18, 2024. No casualties reported. PHIVOLCS monitors seismic activity in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh received Gabon’s Ambassador Guy Ibrahim Membourou in Riyadh to discuss serving Muslims and pilgrimage facilities.

The 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in Dhahran brings global naval leaders together to address maritime security in the AI era, under the patronage of Prince Khalid bin Salman.

Saudi Commerce Minister Dr. Majid Al-Kassabi inaugurates the Ninth National Quality Conference in Riyadh, focusing on quality in the era of advanced technologies.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi reaffirms the council’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis based on international law and the UN Charter during a meeting in Riyadh.

KAFD DMC announces speakers and knowledge partners for the second KAFD Annual Leadership Conference on Nov 20-21 in Riyadh, featuring 23 global experts.

Governor of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan receives Kenyan Consul General Aden Mohamud Mohamed to discuss bilateral cooperation and Vision 2030 alignment.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb in Riyadh to discuss cooperation and common interests.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi met Norway’s Ambassador Kjersti Tromsdal in Riyadh to discuss trade, investment, and technical cooperation under existing agreements.

Saudi Arabia announces first-ever UNCCD COP16 Green Zone and seven thematic days to accelerate global action on land degradation, drought, and desertification.

Ambassador Abdullah bin Saleh bin Sabr presents credentials as Saudi Ambassador to Mali, strengthening diplomatic ties and Vision 2030 global engagement in West Africa.

WAMY concludes sixth eye surgery convoy in Nigeria, performing 298 surgeries and 2,692 examinations in Jigawa and Kano states, reflecting Saudi humanitarian leadership.

IMCTC Secretary-General Major General Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi met Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle in Riyadh to discuss counterterrorism cooperation.

The 25th International Sport Federation for Firefighters and Rescuers conference opened in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia set to host the 2025 world championship.

Brazilian President Lula opens G20 Summit in Rio, launching global alliance against poverty and hunger. Saudi Arabia participates, aligning with Vision 2030 goals.

Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah Fareed Al-Shehri received Nigerian Consul General Muazam Ibrahim Jibrin Nayaya in Jeddah, reinforcing Saudi-Nigerian diplomatic ties and Vision 2030 global engagement.

Director General Fareed Al-Shehri of the Makkah Foreign Ministry branch meets Pakistan’s Consul General Khalid Majid in Jeddah for cordial talks on bilateral ties and Vision 2030.

The 8th Misk Global Forum 2024 opens at Mohammed bin Salman Nonprofit City in Riyadh, uniting 150+ speakers and youth under the theme ‘By Youth, For Youth’.

On behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on multilateral action, hunger, poverty, and sustainable development.

Misk City signs MoU with Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia to advance smart city technologies, sustainability, and youth empowerment, aligning with Vision 2030.

Minister Abdulrahman Alfadley says Saudi Arabia’s G20 participation highlights its role in food security, sustainable development, and global cooperation.

ITFC Chief Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol met Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Minister at COP29 to discuss green agricultural economies and Islamic Development Bank cooperation.

Saudi Minister Al-Swaha highlights the Kingdom’s active role in shaping global AI and digital innovation within the G20, citing Vision 2030 achievements.

Saudi Foreign Minister leads Kingdom’s delegation at G20 Summit in Rio, announces Saudi Arabia’s joining of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.

Saudi Arabia and Djibouti held the sixth session of their Joint Committee in Riyadh, chaired by Saleh Al-Jasser and Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, to boost trade and cooperation.

Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji received Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Majid Takht-Ravanchi in Riyadh to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

KSrelief distributed 1,100 food baskets and 1,100 health kits in Tal Abyad, Raqqa Governorate, Syria, benefiting 6,600 individuals as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian aid.

Lieutenant General Fahd bin Hamad Al-Salman receives Yemeni Vice President Aidarus Al-Zubaidi in Riyadh to discuss coalition support and regional stability.

KSrelief distributes 470 winter clothing vouchers to orphans and people with special needs in Lebanon’s Akkar Governorate as part of the Kanaf 3 project for 2024.

Misk City signs MoU with the Saudi Media Academy to boost media and innovation, training Saudi youth and attracting global investment in Riyadh.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a congratulatory cable to Prince Albert II of Monaco on Monaco’s National Day, reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s commitment to international diplomacy.

KSrelief launches date distribution project in Port Sudan, delivering 441 tons of dates to 441,250 individuals across eight Sudanese states, reinforcing Saudi humanitarian commitment.

KSrelief’s Masam Project dismantled 614 explosives in Yemen last week, including unexploded ordnance and mines, advancing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian mission.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

Saudi Arabia and China held their second round of political consultations in Riyadh, chaired by Vice Ministers Waleed El-Khereiji and Deng Li, to deepen bilateral ties and coordination.

KSrelief provides 920 shelter kits, 80 tents, and 1,000 clothing kits to 6,000 displaced people in Somalia’s Benaadir Region, part of Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian efforts.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Singapore’s Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan at the G20 in Rio to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga on November 19, 2024, with no casualties or damage reported, according to the Saudi Press Agency and USGS.

National Center for Meteorology forecasts partly cloudy skies, thunderstorms in Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, and fog in Northern Borders and Eastern regions for Tuesday.

The King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication held its annual tolerance forum in Riyadh, promoting coexistence and dialogue in line with Vision 2030.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sends congratulatory cable to Prince Albert II of Monaco on National Day, reaffirming Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global diplomacy.

The Arab League reaffirms support for Brazil’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit, highlighting collective action and Vision 2030 alignment.

Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Dr. Nasser Al-Dawood met Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Islamabad to discuss boosting security cooperation.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led the Kingdom’s delegation at the G20 Summit’s second session in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on global governance reform.

Saudi Deputy Minister of Interior Dr. Nasser Al-Dawood met Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations and mutual interests.

Saudi Minister of Media sponsors the second Social Responsibility Forum in Riyadh, discussing media’s role in fostering social responsibility and launching new initiatives.

Khalid Albaker, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program, met UN Assistant Secretary-General Felipe Paullier to discuss youth empowerment and Vision 2030.

King Abdulaziz University deepens partnership with University of Oxford in AI and pharmaceutical discoveries, focusing on student exchanges and joint programs.

Dr. Hussam Alangari, GCA President, met Georgia and Rwanda audit chiefs in Tbilisi to discuss cooperation in auditing, digitalization, and sustainability.

Governor of Qassim Region Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz received Ukraine’s Ambassador Anatolii Petrenko to discuss topics of common interest on November 19, 2024.

Khalid Al-Bakr, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program, highlights early Vision 2030 achievements in tourism and heritage at the Misk Global Forum 2024.

GADD concludes its participation in Airshow China 2024, showcasing Saudi defense innovation, incubator programs, and the JAD platform in Zhuhai.

GAMI participates as diamond sponsor in the 3rd Saudi International Maritime Forum in Dhahran, showcasing local maritime industries and Vision 2030 localization efforts.

Misk launches the third edition of the Global Youth Index at the eighth Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, providing data on youth challenges and opportunities across 40 countries.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi praised Gulf defense ministries for boosting expertise exchange at the first Armed Forces Security Working Group workshop in Riyadh.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired a Cabinet session in Riyadh, reviewing diplomacy, economic initiatives, and new agreements aligned with Vision 2030.

The Arab League will host an international conference in Amman, Jordan, on November 20, 2024, to promote and respect the rights of the Palestinian child, in line with a decision from the 42nd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Social Affairs.

Special Forces for Environmental Security showcase drones and AI thermal cameras at Saudi General Aviation Airshow, highlighting Vision 2030 sustainability efforts.

The Third Saudi International Maritime Forum opened in the Eastern Region on November 19, 2024, focusing on AI in maritime security with global experts and companies.

Arab Parliament Speaker Al Yamahi calls for a joint parliamentary action plan with China’s NPC to implement the First Arab-China Summit outcomes held in Saudi Arabia.

The second Saudi-Chinese-Iranian Joint Tripartite Committee meeting in Riyadh reviewed progress on the Beijing Agreement and regional cooperation.

Saudi Arabia’s GASTAT delegation led by Dr. Fahad Aldossari participated in the Fifth UN World Data Forum in Medellín, announcing Riyadh as host of the 2026 edition.

KSrelief delivers 1,030 shelter kits, clothing kits, and tents to 3,000 individuals in Somalia’s Banaadir region, continuing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian aid.