Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit reaffirms commitment to peace, human rights, and rejection of violence at the 10th UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum in Cascais, Portugal.
Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz attends Oman Embassy’s National Day celebration, highlighting strong Saudi-Omani ties.
Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin at the UNAOC Global Forum in Lisbon to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.
Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji represents Saudi Arabia at the 10th UNAOC Global Forum in Lisbon, highlighting Vision 2030’s cultural openness and support for dialogue.
The Royal Court announced that King Salman has called for the Istisqa rain-seeking prayer across Saudi Arabia on Thursday, November 28, 2024, emphasizing faith and unity.
Senior Saudi and Omani officials met in Muscat on November 26, 2024, to advance security and justice coordination under the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council.
Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji met Dominican Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Jose Julio Gomez in Lisbon to discuss bilateral ties and global issues.
Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi received Palestinian Consul General Mahmoud Al-Asadi on November 27, 2024, to discuss issues of common interest, as reported by SPA.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah of KSrelief met Princess Ghida Talal of Jordan’s King Hussein Cancer Foundation in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian cooperation and relief.
KSrelief signs agreement for the third phase of the Back to School Project in Yemen, providing 60 classrooms, 6,000 uniforms, and job opportunities for low-income families.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah of KSrelief met Tunisian Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani in Riyadh to discuss humanitarian relief and health cooperation.
KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met Somalia’s Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji Adam Abubakar in Riyadh to discuss health cooperation and humanitarian relief.
Official Saudi weather forecast for Wednesday: dust-stirring winds, rain, hail, fog, and temperature drops across Jazan, Aseer, Makkah, Riyadh, and more.
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, on November 27, 2024. No tsunami warning issued; Shika Nuclear Power Station undamaged. Read more.
Saudi Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue until Sunday. Makkah, Riyadh, Aseer, Jazan and other regions to see rain, flash floods possible.
Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Court of Audit, chaired the 68th ARABOSAI Governing Board meeting in Riyadh, advancing regional cooperation in public auditing.
Saudi Arabia participates in the 29th Chemical Weapons Convention conference in The Hague, reaffirming commitment to global disarmament and regional security.
Saudi Arabia’s CST and ITU host the Connecting the World from the Skies Global Forum in Riyadh, drawing ministers, regulators, and CEOs to shape the future of satellite connectivity.
Shura Council Vice Speaker Dr. Mishaal Al-Sulami met with EU Political and Security Committee delegation to boost Saudi-EU parliamentary ties and Vision 2030 cooperation.
Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh received the EU Political and Security Committee delegation in Riyadh, reinforcing Saudi-EU strategic ties.
KSrelief and International Medical Corps sign a $1-million agreement to provide dialysis machines and upgrade Garowe General Hospital in Somalia, benefiting 3,666 people.
The NCVC launches the Grow Impact initiative to clean floodplains and disperse 60 million seeds in Hafar Al-Batin, boosting Saudi Arabia’s green efforts.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance schedules the Istisqa prayer across Saudi Arabia for Thursday, 15 minutes after sunrise, per the Umm Al-Qura calendar.
Saudi Ambassador Hassan Aljomae presented his credentials to Irish President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin, strengthening Saudi-Irish diplomatic ties and Vision 2030 goals.
KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met with International Medical Corps President Nancy Aossey in Riyadh to discuss boosting medical aid cooperation.
Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki reaffirms the Coalition Forces in Yemen handle prisoners and body retrievals as a purely humanitarian issue not to be politicized.
Saudi Minister Adel Al-Jubeir met WEF Managing Director Gim Huay Neo at COP16 in Riyadh to discuss climate action, desertification, and sustainable development.
Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, attended Thailand’s National Day reception hosted by the Thai Consulate, highlighting growing Saudi-Thai ties and Vision 2030 diplomacy.
KSrelief distributed 1,659 food baskets to displaced families in Gedaref State, Sudan, benefiting 9,954 individuals as part of Saudi Arabia’s Food Security Support Project.
Saudi Minister Adel Al-Jubeir met Kazakhstan’s Ecology Minister Yerlan Nyssanbayev at COP16 in Riyadh to discuss climate change, land degradation, and environmental cooperation.
KSrelief distributes 290 winter clothing vouchers in Lebanon’s Akkar and Tripoli regions, benefiting orphans and people with disabilities from Syrian and Palestinian refugee communities.
The 48th Conference of Arab Police and Security Leaders convenes Wednesday in Tunis, with Saudi-backed AIMC and international partners to discuss key security issues.
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman meets South African Minister Angie Motshekga in Riyadh to discuss defense cooperation and global developments.
UN Undersecretary-General Tatiana Molcean praises the One Water Summit in Riyadh, stressing international cooperation on transboundary water resources.
Riyadh Region Undersecretary Dr. Faisal Al-Sudairi attends Romanian Embassy National Day celebration in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic engagement.
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev departs Riyadh after participating in the One Water Summit, strengthening Saudi-Kazakh ties and advancing Vision 2030 sustainability goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Economy and Planning announce 11 winners of the Carbon Capture and Utilization Challenge at the Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh.
KSrelief-supported dialysis center at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu served 350 patients in October, delivering 1,057 scheduled and 11 emergency dialysis sessions.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met French President Macron and top French executives in Riyadh to boost ties, combat desertification, and explore economic initiatives.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Riyadh during the One Water Summit to discuss bilateral ties and water security.
Arab Coordination Group pledges up to $10 billion by 2030 to combat desertification, land degradation, and drought, announced at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in Riyadh to discuss water scarcity, drought, and bilateral cooperation at the One Water Summit.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov departs Riyadh after participating in the One Water Summit, highlighting Saudi-Turkmen cooperation on water security and Vision 2030.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met World Bank President Ajay Banga in Riyadh to discuss water challenges and cooperation on the sidelines of the One Water Summit.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh at the One Water Summit to discuss bilateral ties, regional issues, and water challenges.
NCVC CEO Dr. Khaled Alabdulkader says Saudi Arabia has planted over 100 million trees as the Kingdom pushes global efforts toward land degradation neutrality.
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Mulugu in southern India on Wednesday, with no casualties reported. Saudi Arabia’s SPA provides accurate coverage.
French President Macron leaves Riyadh after attending the One Water Summit, reinforcing Saudi-French ties and Saudi Arabia’s global leadership on water security.
Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif leaves Riyadh after participating in the One Water Summit, highlighting Saudi-Pakistani cooperation and Vision 2030.
The International Exhibition and Forum on Afforestation Technologies in Riyadh showcases cutting-edge innovations in sustainability, drawing global leaders and experts alongside COP16.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launches the National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy to protect marine ecosystems, empower communities, and drive Saudi Arabia’s blue economy transition.
National Center for Meteorology forecasts rain, fog, and dust-stirring winds across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, with detailed marine conditions for Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene in Riyadh during the One Water Summit to discuss cooperation.
World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasizes international partnerships to tackle water challenges at the One Water Summit in Riyadh, praising Saudi Arabia’s desalination progress.
HRH Crown Prince’s One Water Summit call reflects Saudi Arabia’s pioneering vision to address global water challenges through the new Global Water Organization.
Riyadh Region Mayor Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf highlights deep Saudi-French ties and invites French investment in Riyadh’s mega-projects at the Saudi-French Investment Forum.
Saudi Minister Adel Al-Jubeir opens ministerial dialogue at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to combating land degradation globally.
Saudi Arabia initiates the second phase of humanitarian aid to Lebanon through KSrelief, delivering food, shelter, and health projects to over 1.6 million people.
Saudi Ministry of Interior delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Al-Bassami, participates in the 48th Conference of Arab Police and Security Chiefs in Tunisia, focusing on regional security and electronic fraud.
Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai leaves Riyadh after participating in the One Water Summit, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s global leadership in water sustainability.
Saudi Arabia hosts UNESCO’s Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities in Jubail, focusing on sustainable education and climate action from December 2-5, 2024.
The Arab League reiterates its rejection of forced displacement in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, and calls for support to UNRWA and refugee rights.
KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met Egyptian Red Crescent CEO Dr. Amal Emam in Cairo to discuss Gaza relief and early recovery needs.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in AlUla for a state visit to Saudi Arabia, received by senior officials in a sign of deepening Saudi-French ties and Vision 2030 alignment.
GOSI receives 10 international certificates of merit from ISSA at the RSSF Asia-Pacific in Riyadh, recognizing its digital transformation in social protection.
Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority plants 1.5 million trees in conjunction with COP16, supporting Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Nature Reserve plants over 2.4 million seedlings, rehabilitates 700,000 hectares and removes 119 tons of waste in line with COP16 and Vision 2030.
NWC and KARRDA sign MoU to plant 3 million wild saplings across 28,000 km2 King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve by 2030, supporting Saudi Green Initiative goals.
WAMY’s 6th Medical Convoy provides free surgery and medication to hundreds in remote Tanzania, backed by Saudi generosity and Vision 2030 values.
SDRPY hosted a panel at UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh to align Yemen’s national strategy, donor support, and local action against desertification, highlighting Saudi leadership.
Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed El-Khereiji received Germany’s Horn of Africa envoy Heiko Nitzschke in Riyadh to discuss mutual interests and regional stability.
GOSI showcases innovative services at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific in Riyadh, highlighting digital tools and Vision 2030 alignment.
Saudi Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadley says UNCCD COP16 in Riyadh marks a major milestone in global efforts to combat land degradation, drought and desertification.
ZATCA and Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency signed an MoU in Riyadh to enhance tax administration cooperation, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
KSrelief delivers over 20 fully equipped ambulances to Gaza, strengthening emergency health services amid critical infrastructure challenges.
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 48th Arab Police and Security Chiefs Conference in Tunis, focusing on electronic fraud and regional cooperation.
KSrelief delivers support equipment for Somalis with special needs in partnership with UNDP, benefiting 22,600 individuals and advancing Saudi humanitarian efforts.
Saudi Minister Al-Hogail announces 645 new parks and 629 urban interventions under the Bahja Project, advancing environmental goals and Vision 2030.
French President Emmanuel Macron left AlUla on December 4, 2024, concluding a three-day state visit focused on strategic partnerships and cultural cooperation.
Saudi Minister Adel Al-Jubeir meets UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen at COP16 in Riyadh to discuss desertification, climate change, and global environmental action.
Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met Croatia’s Deputy PM Marko Primorac in Riyadh to discuss economic collaboration and Vision 2030.
Riyadh Region Undersecretary Dr. Faisal Al-Sudairi attends Finnish embassy National Day celebration in Riyadh, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic engagement.
ZATCA signs three cooperation agreements with the Board of Grievances, Weqaya, and Dhaman to enhance integration and support Saudi Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia’s Weqaa Center introduces new poultry transport regulations effective January 1, 2025, to enhance biosecurity and support Vision 2030 food security goals.
Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah highlights KSrelief’s 3,135 projects in 105 countries at the Madinah Heart International Conference, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s global humanitarian leadership.
The fourth Saudi Green Initiative Forum in Riyadh concluded with five new initiatives worth SAR225 million, 14 MoUs, and significant progress in renewable energy and land restoration.
KAUST secures first place in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings for a second consecutive year, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 education goals.
Official NCM forecast for Thursday: gusty winds, rain, fog in Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Eastern Region; dust in central areas; Red Sea and Arabian Gulf conditions detailed.
Saudi Arabia’s COP16 presidency launches Land Day in Riyadh, urging private-sector investment to combat land degradation and unlock a trillion-dollar restoration economy.
Saudi Ministry of Interior wins first place for best security awareness films of 2024 at Arab Interior Ministers’ Council competition in Tunis, highlighting AI safety and volunteering.
The Royal Commission for AlUla announces the birth of rare Arabian leopard triplets, a milestone in conservation efforts to save the critically endangered species.
Saudi Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir outlines the Kingdom’s commitment to global environmental cooperation and Vision 2030 sustainability goals at the Saudi Green Initiative Forum.
Saudi Arabia launches global partnership to improve early warning systems for sand and dust storms, committing $10 million over five years to protect millions worldwide.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Iran’s Khuzestan province at a depth of 10 km, with no casualties reported. Saudi Press Agency provides official details.
Sixth International Conference on Learning Cities in Jubail concludes with call for urgent action on sustainable development, lifelong learning, and innovation.
The Saudi Council of Engineers and the Quality of Life Program will host the Engineering and Quality of Life Forum in Riyadh on December 16-17 to advance Vision 2030 goals.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sends a cable of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand on National Day, reaffirming strong bilateral ties.
HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand on National Day, reaffirming Saudi-Thai ties.
Director General Fareed Al-Shehri of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Makkah Region branch received Sudanese Consul General Kamal Ali Othman Taha in Jeddah for cordial talks.
Dr. Fahad Al-Shathri of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Competition met UNCTAD’s Teresa Moreira to enhance cooperation in competition policy and knowledge exchange.
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