Author: Steven Sahiounie

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s support for all efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza and facilitating a prisoner swap deal during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday. Shoukry and Blinken discussed a proposal recently outlined by US President Joe Biden for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as the mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the US. Shoukry emphasized Egypt’s backing for immediate and permanent ceasefire measures and ensuring unrestricted access to aid. He called for the opening of all ground crossings between Israel and Gaza to enable the delivery…

Dr. Al Rabeeah noted its goal to lead the Kingdom and the region in protecting the land and nature and addressing environmental challenges

China and the United Arab Emirates have emphasised a readiness to exchange experiences on defence and security, with a view to upgrading capacities of military personnel and security institutions in both countries, China’s foreign ministry said on Sunday.

RIYADH: Space exploration has transitioned from being solely government-driven to becoming an essential element of our everyday lives, significantly enhancing our quality of life. Saudi Arabia is charting a course toward the stars, propelled by an audacious vision that extends far beyond terrestrial boundaries. Vision 2030 envisions the Kingdom as a formidable player in the global arena of space exploration and technology. In an interview with Arab News, Amar Vora, head of space at Serco Middle East, noted that the genesis of Saudi Arabia’s cosmic aspirations can be traced back to 1985, with the historic journey of Saudi Prince Sultan bin…

RIYADH: Project managers and experts are scheduled to gather in Riyadh for the third Global Project Management Forum to share their experiences and discuss best global practices in the sector.

PARIS – Developed countries provided and mobilised US$115.9 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2022, exceeding the annual 100 billion goal for the first time and reaching a level that had not been expected before 2025.

NEW YORK – The dollar was lower on Friday and on track for its first monthly decline in 2024 after data showed U.S. inflation rose in line with expectations in April, offering little clarity on how soon the U.S. Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates.

Most Latin American currencies rose on Friday as the dollar weakened after a U.S. inflation reading supported expectations of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, while Mexico’s peso edged higher in the lead-up to presidential elections.

The Palestinian leadership has once again emphasized the urgent need for a complete and permanent cessation of the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and all of the Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Palestine. “This includes an immediate halt to attacks by Israeli occupation forces and settler violence against Palestinians and their sacred sites in the West Bank and Jerusalem,” said the leadership in a press statement. The Palestinian leadership stressed the necessity for the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from Gaza, calling for opening and handover of all border crossings of Gaza to…

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issued a decree on Saturday appointing Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah as crown prince, the state news agency KUNA said.The Emiri order was issued after reviewing the constitution, taking into account Law No. 4 of 1964 regarding the inheritance of the emirate, the Emiri order issued on May 15, 2024 appointing the prime minister, the Emiri order issued on May 10, 2024, and Decree No. 73 issued on May 12, 2024 forming the ministry.“We ordered the following: Article (1): Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah shall be approved as Crown Prince,” KUNA said,…