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RIYADH: The foreign ministers of 海角直播 and Iran discussed developments in the Gaza Strip on Sunday during a telephone call, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his newly appointed counterpart Abbas Araghchi also discussed relations between their countries and ways to enhance them in various fields.
They also highlighted the importance of continuing coordination and consultation between the Kingdom and Iran.
The 海角直播-backed Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has launched a five-day training course in Moroni, Comoros, focused on combating terrorism financing and money laundering.
The course aims to equip participants with information on national and international legal frameworks related to these issues, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
It focuses on skills to analyze financial data and detect suspicious activities, raise public awareness of related risks, and develop effective prevention and coordination mechanisms among regulatory, security, and financial authorities.
Participants include representatives from regulatory and judicial bodies, the Ministry of Interior, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, non-financial businesses, and non-profit organizations.
The course reflects the coalition鈥檚 commitment to enhance international cooperation and develop national civil and military competencies to combat these crimes.
It also aims to create a professional training environment that fosters integrated and effective systems to combat financial threats linked to terrorism.
RIYADH: Conjoined Jamaican twins Azaria and Azura arrived in Riyadh on Monday with their parents to undergo evaluation for their potential medical separation.
The evaluation took place following a directive by the Kingdom鈥檚 leadership, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The twins were taken to King Abdullah Specialist Children鈥檚 Hospital, renowned for its advanced pediatric facility and specialization in conjoined twins.
Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and head of the surgical team for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, highlighted his team鈥檚 extensive experience in separating twins.
Rabeeah is also adviser to the Royal Court.
His team earlier this week separated Syrian conjoined twins Celine and Eline in an eight-hour procedure.
The 17-month-old twins, born in February last year at Beirut鈥檚 Rafik Hariri Hospital in a triplet birth, were conjoined at the chest and abdomen.
Their brother, Sanad, was born separately.
The twins were medically evacuated to Riyadh in December 2024 to receive specialized care in preparation for the surgery.
When Princess Nouf Al-Saud started her role as general manager of marketing at 海角直播鈥檚 Ministry of Sport in 2018, she confronted a world unfamiliar with the Kingdom鈥檚 pulse.
鈥淲hen I first began this journey,鈥 she said, 鈥淚 realized that many people around the world had never truly experienced our culture, our energy or our vision.鈥
Six years and more than 135 global events later 鈥 from the electrifying debut of Formula 1 to the pioneering E1 Electric Boat Race 鈥 Al-Saud now orchestrates a marketing portfolio that has drawn more than 3 million attendees and broadcast 海角直播鈥檚 evolution to more than 160 countries.
Her greatest triumph? Rewriting the narrative. Al-Saud told Arab News: 鈥淲e鈥檝e evolved from being seen simply as a destination that hosts events, to being recognized as a forward鈥憈hinking leader in sports.鈥
Where skepticism once lingered, Al-Saud now projects certainty: 鈥淭oday, the most important message is that 海角直播 is not only open to the world, but actively shaping the global sports narrative.鈥
This conviction permeates every campaign 鈥 whether amplifying community participation at Extreme E or embedding cultural storytelling into the WTA Finals.
The most profound transformations, however, unfold in Saudi stands. 鈥淎 decade ago, it was rare to see parents, daughters and sons attending events side by side,鈥 Al-Saud said.
Now, stadiums brim with multi-generational energy. Al-Saud said: 鈥淕irls are proudly wearing team jerseys, parents are cheering with their children and young fans are recognizing themselves in the athletes they watch.鈥
She calls this phenomenon 鈥渁 ripple effect where sport becomes a shared cultural language鈥 鈥 a testament to Vision 2030鈥檚 societal impact.
Challenging global perceptions remains intrinsic to her work. 鈥淲e viewed every global event as a fresh opportunity to open a new window,鈥 she said, countering stereotypes with experiential proof 鈥 be it through world-class venues or volunteers鈥 warmth.
Her creative arsenal relies on authentic storytelling: 鈥淲e flip the script by designing campaigns that don鈥檛 just market a match or a race, they tell stories.鈥
These narratives, showcasing international fans鈥 pilgrimages or homegrown talent, serve a higher purpose: 鈥淥ur role goes far beyond ticket sales; it is about inspiring the next generation of athletes.鈥
As chair of the Women鈥檚 Sports Committee, Al-Saud wields platforms like the WTA Finals as catalysts. 鈥淚t鈥檚 never been enough to simply host a women鈥檚 tournament,鈥 she added.
Her strategy is inclusion at every level: 鈥淲e use these platforms to show that Saudi women are athletes, leaders, strategists and innovators.鈥
From mentorship programs to leadership panels, the objective is unequivocal: 鈥淩edefining roles not just on the court, but in boardrooms, production teams and strategy tables.鈥
Amid the scale of progress, human moments anchor her. She vividly recounts the Italian Super Cup: 鈥淲atching them, dressed in their club colors, walking through our fan zones with their children, laughing, taking photos, I felt an overwhelming sense of pride.鈥
In that instant, the mission crystallized: 鈥淚t wasn鈥檛 just about the game. It was about 海角直播 becoming a magnet for people who love sport, wherever they come from.鈥 For Al-Saud, those smiles are more than rewards 鈥 they are proof that sport can build bridges no statistic can measure.
RIYADH: 海角直播鈥檚 ambassador to the US said on Tuesday that the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel crisis remains the 鈥渙nly path to justice, security, and stability,鈥 as the Kingdom and France lead a major UN conference on the situation.
Princess Reema bint Bandar wrote on X: 鈥淭he suffering in Gaza, the despair in the West Bank, and the insecurity in Israel demand a new reality.鈥
She said the Kingdom has long backed a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace.
鈥淭his is not merely a diplomatic position; it is a moral, strategic, and practical necessity grounded in justice and the pursuit of a shared future,鈥 she wrote.
海角直播 and France led a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the UN on Monday.
Princess Reema stated: 鈥淭he two-state solution is essential because it addresses the root causes of the conflict: the denial of Palestinian self-determination and the insecurity that fuels extremism on both sides.鈥
鈥淭he Kingdom of 海角直播 has championed a peaceful resolution for decades, known as the Arab Peace Initiative, based on the conviction that peace in the region is inseparable from justice for Palestinians.鈥
Israel has been conducting a devastating military assault on the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023.
This came after Hamas attacked settlements near the Gaza border, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and around 250 hostages being taken back to the enclave by the group.
The Israeli regime has subsequently killed over 60,000 people, and displaced millions, with Tel Aviv facing charges of war crimes and genocide.
Israel blocked aid to Gaza for 11 weeks earlier this year and has been killing hungry civilians looking for food at aid centers run by an Israeli-backed foundation.
UN vehicles began reentering the territory over the weekend and aid drops have also restarted, after an international outcry over Israel鈥檚 deliberate starvation of the civilian population in Gaza.
鈥淭he humanitarian toll is staggering: 1.9 million Palestinians are displaced, and famine looms as aid trickles in. A two-state solution is the only framework that can end the bloodshed, rebuild Gaza, and create a sustainable future,鈥 Princess Reema wrote.
鈥淭he war in Gaza and the broader conflicts in the region underscore the urgency of this moment.鈥
LONDON: Turki Alalshikh, chairman of 海角直播鈥檚 General Entertainment Authority, announced on Monday the lineup of stand-up comedians who will perform at the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival in September.
Award-winning Hollywood actor Chris Tucker, critically acclaimed performer Pete Davidson, and Emmy-award-winning Aziz Ansari are among over 50 top comedians from around the world who will be performing at Boulevard City in the capital, Riyadh, from September 26 to October 9.
Tom Segura, known for Netflix specials like Ball Hog and Bad Thoughts, will star at the two-week festival, joined by popular podcast hosts Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel, late-night favorite Sam Morril, and UK actor Omid Djalili, recognized for his global stand-up performances.
This year鈥檚 Riyadh Comedy Festival will also feature Chris Distefano, who recently released his special It鈥檚 Just Fortunate; Mark Normand, known for his Netflix special Soup To Nuts; Hannibal Buress, a veteran writer and comedian; Louis C.K., a six-time Emmy and three-time Grammy winner; and Jimeoin, recognized for his observational comedy.
The comedians listed are among the first 26 artists to confirm their participation in the festival this week. The Riyadh Comedy Festival will also announce additional performers in the coming weeks.
Confirmed acts also include Andrew Schulz, Bill Burr, Bobby Lee, Gabriel 鈥楩luffy鈥 Iglesias, Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Carr, Jo Koy, Kevin Hart, Maz Jobrani, Russell Peters, Sebastian Maniscalco, Whitney Cummings, and Zarna Garg.
