HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - Caught on Camera

GCC Slams German Remarks over Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf condemned on Saturday remarks by Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser over Qatar’s hosting of the football World Cup in November. In a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Hajraf underscored the stance of GCC countries in supporting Qatar in confronting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 29, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Sunak on his Election as British PM

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Tuesday Rishi Sunak on his election as British prime minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to Sunak, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Egypt Supports Saudi Arabia’s Position on OPEC+ Decision

Egypt stressed on Monday its support to Saudi Arabia’s position on the recent OPEC+ decision, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said it was following closely and with interest the reactions to the decision. It added that Cairo support Riyadh's position in explaining the technical considerations of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 17, 2022

Saudi Health Minister Launches World Health Forum 2022

Minister of Health Fahad bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel launched on Sunday the World Health Forum and an exhibition, which will be held from October 9-11 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. More than 26,000 people from 30 countries are expected to attend the event which represents the largest forum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 10, 2022

Saudi Universities Top List of Best Innovative Projects at Industrial Innovation Hackathon

The Industrial Innovation Hackathon, which was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Education in cooperation with NEOM's Industrial City OXAGON concluded on Saturday. The event, which kicked off on Thursday, witnessed the participation of 30 Saudi universities and the public and private sectors. They came together to work on more…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 9, 2022

Saudi Arabia to Host World Health Forum

Saudi Arabia is set to host from October 9 - 11 the world's health forum in the capital Riyadh under the theme "transformation in the health sector,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. As many as 112 leading speakers from different countries are scheduled to take part in the event designed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 8, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates China on National Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday China on the occasion of National Day, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to President Xi Jinping on the occasion. They…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

KSrelief Supports COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign in Yemen

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has provided support for the national campaign for vaccination against coronavirus, implemented by the Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. The campaign was carried out in 12 governorates between September 24 and 28…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia to Host 2023 Int’l Conference on Air Services Negotiations

Saudi Arabia will host the 15th International Conference on Air Services Negotiations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Riyadh in December 2023, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA),…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

IAEA Elects Saudi Arabia as Board of Governors Member Until 2024

The General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency has been elected, by a majority of votes, to become a member of IAEA's Board of Governors. The Kingdom received the majority of votes from its geographical group, which includes countries of the Middle East and South Asia, the Saudi Press…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022