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Mohammed bin Salman heads to France on a state visit
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman left on Wednesday for France on a state visit, the Royal Court announced in a statement."Upon the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman left for the French Republic on a state visit," the statement read.During the visit, the Crown Prince is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and will lead the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the summit “For a New Global Financial Pact”, which is scheduled to be held in Paris on June 22-23.The Crown Prince will also participate in the Kingdom's official reception for Riyadh's candidacy to host Expo 2030, which is scheduled to be held in Paris on June 19. —...
June 14, 2023

Mohammed bin Salman heads to France on a state visit

Professor Salim Al-Babili-Kaust.
From the seeds of discovery to improved crops
Research that spans fundamental discoveries to their application in farmers’ fields has been a trademark of the career of plant scientist Salim Al-Babili.“Throughout my career I have tried to combine basic research with applied science. I worked for many years on improving the nutritional value of crops, particularly on biofortifying rice with provitamin A. Then I moved toward metabolic pathways related to hormone biosynthesis in plants,” he reflects.Throughout, a common theme of Al-Babili’s research is to generate crops with improved agricultural performance and enhanced nutritional value. His current work ranges from pursuing basic discoveries on the genetics and hormone signaling of pearl millet in the lab to applying these discoveries directly to farmers’ fields.In 2018,...
June 13, 2023

From the seeds of discovery to improved crops

Saudi Arabia to co-chair high-level Sudan pledging conference on June 19
Saudi Gazette report RIYAHD — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia will co-chair a high-level conference to announce pledges to support the humanitarian response to Sudan and the region on Dhul Hijjah 1, corresponding to June 19.The Kingdom will co-chair the conference along with Qatar, Egypt, Germany, the United Nations Organization Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the European Union and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.In a statement, carried by Saudi Press Agency, the ministry renewed the Kingdom’s resolve to stand by the Sudanese people, including what Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directed to provide humanitarian aid, amounting to $100 million, and...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia to co-chair high-level Sudan pledging conference on June 19

Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami visits family members of martyred security official, and injured security men in Rafha on Tuesday.
Public Security chief visits family of security official martyred while arresting drug smuggler
Saudi Gazette reportRAFHA — Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami visited on Tuesday the bereaved family members of Sgt. Abdulaziz Al-Furaih, who was martyred in the line of duty while arresting a drug smuggler.He also visited three security men who were admitted to Rafha hospital after sustaining injuries in the attack of the drug trafficker in the Rafha governorate in the Northern Borders Region.Al-Bassami conveyed the condolences of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif to the family members and relatives of Al-Furaih, one of the members of the Public Security. Al-Furaih succumbed to injuries caused by a wanted criminal in drug trafficking cases while arresting him.Al-Bassami condoled family members of the martyr and prayed God to bestow him...
June 13, 2023

Public Security chief visits family of security official martyred while arresting drug smuggler

An Asian national, who was convicted of money laundering, was sentenced to four years in prison. The court also ordered confiscation of four kilograms of gold ornaments seized from the convict.
4-year jail for Asian national convicted of money laundering
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — An Asian national, who was convicted of money laundering, was sentenced to four years in prison. The court also ordered confiscation of four kilograms of gold ornaments seized from the convict.An official source at the Public Prosecution said that its economic crimes wing has completed investigation into the charges against the Asian national who was involved in money laundering by concealing about six kilograms of gold ornaments inside his vehicle in a secret manner, and transported them to the Kingdom through one of the land ports.The source stated that the case was referred to the competent court and presented evidence against the defendant. The court awarded him four-year jail term and ordered to confiscate the seized gold ornaments.The source stressed...
June 13, 2023

4-year jail for Asian national convicted of money laundering

The program targets students wishing to qualify for a bachelor’s degree to study space major at Georgia Tech in the United States of America.
Saudi Arabia invites applications for foreign scholarship program in space discipline
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program announced the applications for the preparatory foreign scholarship program in space discipline is now open.The program targets students wishing to qualify for a bachelor’s degree to study at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in the United States of America.The 9-month course will begin in August, and the period for submitting application for the course started on June 11 and will conclude on June 30.The Scholarship Program had previously fixed a set of requirements for joining the scholarship program for space majors.These include academic excellence in secondary school graduation; ability test; achievement test, as well as the language proficiency test such as test of English as a Foreign...
June 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia invites applications for foreign scholarship program in space discipline

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited on Tuesday the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) where he met with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, delegates, representatives and consuls of OIC member states and its subsidiary institutions.
Minister briefs OIC members on Hajj arrangements
RIYADH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited on Tuesday the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) where he met with OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, delegates, representatives and consuls of OIC member states and its subsidiary institutions.Discussions centered on the efforts and arrangements made by Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. The minister briefed his interlocutors on the initiatives and procedures taken to provide the best conditions for pilgrims to perform their rituals comfortably.The minister stressed that health, organizational, service, logistical and security authorities have been instrumental in ensuring that performing Hajj and Umrah is successful, underlining that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman...
June 13, 2023

Minister briefs OIC members on Hajj arrangements

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah meets his Palestinian counterpart Riyadh Al Maliki. minister of foreign affairs and expatriates of the state of Palestine, in Riyadh.
Palestine supports Riyadh's bid to host Expo 2030
RIYADH — International support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2030 edition of the World Expo in Riyadh continues, as the State of Palestine affirmed its support for the bid, which now enjoys wide global endorsement.Following this decision, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Bin Abdullah expressed Saudi Arabia’s gratitude to his Palestinian counterpart Riyadh Al Maliki. minister of foreign affairs and expatriates of the state of Palestine, during a meeting on the sidelines of the second ministerial meeting of members of the League of Arab States and Pacific Small Island Developing States, held in Riyadh on Monday.Prince Faisal congratulated his Palestinian counterpart on Palestine's accession to the “Bureau international des expositions”, the body...
June 13, 2023

Palestine supports Riyadh's bid to host Expo 2030

The General Directorate of Passports of the Ministry of Interior has introduced a special stamp for beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative, containing the visual identity of the initiative.
Interior Ministry introduces 'Makkah Route' stamp for pilgrims
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports of the Ministry of Interior has introduced a special stamp for beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative, containing the visual identity of the initiative.The stamp will be used in lounges of airports of the following beneficiary countries, Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey and Côte d'Ivoire.The Makkah Route Initiative is one of Ministry of Interior initiatives within the Pilgrim Experience Program, which is also one of the Saudi Vision 2030 projects.The initiative entails carrying out all travel procedures needed by the pilgrims in their homeland, including issuing visas electronically, ensuring that pilgrims have a clean bill of health, completing passport procedures at the airport in the country of departure,...
June 13, 2023

Interior Ministry introduces 'Makkah Route' stamp for pilgrims

The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Hajj this year has reached 531,243 until Monday.
Over 500.000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah so far
MADINAH — The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Hajj this year has reached 531,243 until Monday.This the latest figures from the Hajj and Visit Committee, which monitors the arrival and departure of pilgrims in Madinah.Nearly 378,698 pilgrims have left Madinah for Makkah and 152,500 are still in Madinah.According to statistics, 21,891 pilgrims have benefited from medical services. — SPA
June 13, 2023

Over 500.000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah so far

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