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Saudi naval forces participate in Medusa 13 joint naval-air exercise in Greece

The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
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The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
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The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
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The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
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The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece. (SPA)
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Updated 13 October 2024

Saudi naval forces participate in Medusa 13 joint naval-air exercise in Greece

Saudi naval forces participate in Medusa 13 joint naval-air exercise in Greece
  • The exercise includes naval and air forces from Greece, Egypt, France, and Cyprus, alongside 海角直播

CRETE, Greece: The Royal聽Saudi Naval Forces took part on Sunday in a聽joint naval-air exercise called Medusa 13, being held in Greece.

The exercise includes naval and air forces from Greece, Egypt, France, and Cyprus, alongside 海角直播, and aims聽to strengthen international military cooperation and enhance naval security, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Col. Naval Commander Fahd Al-Humaidi Al-Otaibi, the exercise commander, explained that Medusa 13 is designed to build alliances and foster joint security cooperation among participating nations.

The focus of the exercise is on executing joint combat missions using modern weaponry, coordinating between different units to counter unconventional maritime threats, and exchanging expertise in securing operational areas from various dangers.

The Saudi naval forces鈥 participation includes a range of units, such as the Special Naval Security Units, Marine Infantry, His Majesty鈥檚 Ships, and Naval Aviation. The exercise will take place both on the Greek island of Crete and in key operational areas in the Mediterranean Sea.

Medusa 13 will feature military operations, information operations, amphibious assaults, and a civilian evacuation scenario, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the training. The joint exercise is expected to significantly contribute to enhancing the naval capabilities of all participating nations while promoting regional security.


Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities

Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities
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Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities

Gulf, Arab foreign ministers welcome US call for Israel to end Gaza hostilities
  • In a joint statement, the envoys expressed their appreciation for Trump鈥檚 commitment to establishing peace in the region
  • The ministers also reiterated their support to preventing the displacement of the Palestinian people, protecting civilians, the release of hostages

RIYADH: Foreign ministers of 海角直播, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkiye, Qatar and Egypt have welcomed US President Donald Trump鈥檚 call for Israel to immediately cease its bombing and begin implementing the exchange agreement in Gaza.
In a joint statement, the envoys expressed their appreciation for Trump鈥檚 commitment to establishing peace in the region, and stressed that these developments for a sustainable ceasefire and to address the critical humanitarian conditions facing the population of the Gaza Strip.
The ministers welcomed Hamas鈥檚 announcement of its readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a transitional Palestinian administrative committee of independent technocrats, and stressed the need to immediately begin negotiations to agree on the mechanisms for implementing the proposal and address all its aspects, state news agency SPA reported.
They also affirmed their joint commitment to supporting efforts aimed at working to end the war on Gaza immediately, and reaching a comprehensive agreement that guarantees the unimpeded delivery of all humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The ministers also reiterated their support to preventing the displacement of the Palestinian people, protecting civilians, the release of hostages, the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza, the unification of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and reaching a security mechanism that guarantees the security of all parties, leading to a full Israeli withdrawal and the reconstruction of Gaza, paving the way for achieving a just peace based on the two-state solution.


Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
  • The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital

RIYADH: Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf has launched the Riyadh Municipal Transformation Program, which aims to keep pace with the rapid growth witnessed by the capital, in response to the city鈥檚 needs and in a manner befitting its global status.

The program is intended to ensure the ability to provide services that match the scale of existing and future projects, as well as the global events that Riyadh will be hosting in the coming years.

The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital.

This will be achieved by transforming all of Riyadh鈥檚 16 sub-municipalities into five sectors tasked with providing both direct and indirect municipal services.

 


海角直播 marks World Animal Day

海角直播 marks World Animal Day
Updated 04 October 2025

海角直播 marks World Animal Day

海角直播 marks World Animal Day
  • The society coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums

JEDDAH: 海角直播 marked World Animal Day, observed annually on Oct. 4, to raise awareness about animal protection and care while intensifying efforts to advance global animal welfare standards.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture leads the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts by organizing exhibitions and events for all segments of society, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It aims to strengthen communication with stakeholders and support veterinary facilities.

The Saudi Animal Welfare Society, also known as Refq, complements these efforts by promoting a culture of animal welfare in line with Islamic teachings, working to reduce the spread of stray animals through scientific principles, providing treatment and shelter, facilitating re-adoption, and curbing poaching, the SPA reported.

The society also coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums.

 


Math competition seeks to discover 海角直播鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Math competition seeks to discover 海角直播鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
  • Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has launched a competition to find the most talented middle and high school students in mathematics.

Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK.

The competition adheres to international standards for algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory and provides a pathway to KAUST's pre-university academic programs.

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. The preliminary rounds will take place in several cities on Dec. 13, with the final to be held at KAUST from April 3-5 next year.

Further information is available from the KAUST website.

 


GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
Updated 04 October 2025

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
  • Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices

RIYADH: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, praised the progress of the region鈥檚 health system at the 11th meeting of the Committee of GCC Health Ministers chaired by president of the session Ahmed Al-Awadhi, Kuwaiti minister of health, in Kuwait on Saturday.

Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices, according to a report by the General Secretariat.

鈥淭he GCC countries are working in partnership with the World Health Organization on the project to accredit the Healthy Cities Program, which seeks to achieve the highest level of health and well-being in sustainable and socially effective cities,鈥 he said.