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Saudi international humanitarian law committee to take part in Geneva conference

A delegation from º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s committee on international humanitarian law will take part in the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva. (@SCIHL_SA)
A delegation from º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s committee on international humanitarian law will take part in the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva. (@SCIHL_SA)
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Updated 27 October 2024

Saudi international humanitarian law committee to take part in Geneva conference

Saudi international humanitarian law committee to take part in Geneva conference
  • Conference will host representatives from 194 international organizations, associations and other bodies

RIYADH: A delegation from º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s committee on international humanitarian law will take part in the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva from Oct. 28 to 31.

The conference will host representatives from 194 international organizations, associations and other bodies.

Leading the Saudi delegation will be Jalal Al-Owaisi, chairman of the committee, accompanied by Abdullah Al-Ruwaili, the committee’s secretary-general.

They will present an exhibition highlighting º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s efforts and accomplishments in the implementation of international humanitarian law.

In addition to the exhibition, the committee will organize a symposium in collaboration with the national committees of Egypt and Qatar.

This event will focus on Arab initiatives aimed at promoting, implementing and disseminating international humanitarian law.

Through this engagement, the standing committee seeks to enhance international partnerships that promote the principles of international humanitarian law.

They aim to show º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s contributions on global platforms and foster collaboration with various countries and humanitarian organizations involved in research in this field.

These initiatives have been instrumental in elevating awareness of international humanitarian law in both civil and military sectors in the Kingdom and among diverse segments of society.

The participation of the standing committee underscores º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s commitment to international humanitarian principles and its role in addressing contemporary challenges through dialogue and cooperation.

By actively engaging in this conference, the committee aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on humanitarian law while reinforcing its dedication to global humanitarian efforts.

The committee was established by a cabinet decision in 2007 and includes representatives from more than 12 government agencies headed by the Red Crescent Authority, including the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of National Guard, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Media, the General Intelligence Presidency, and the Human Rights Commission.


Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat

Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat
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Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat

Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat

RIYADH: º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent their condolences to the emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Wednesday following the death of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the age of 75.

He was a diplomat who served in several high-ranking positions, including acting undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and director of the ministry’s European Department, The Times Kuwait reported.

In separate cables, the king and crown prince offered their prayers that God would forgive the deceased and have mercy on him, the Saudi Press Agency reported.


º£½ÇÖ±²¥ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land
Updated 22 October 2025

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land
  • Kingdom says it firmly rejects all settlement and expansionist activity by Israeli occupation authorities in the West Bank
  • Foreign Ministry reminds international community of its responsibility to implement UN resolutions and halt Israeli encroachment

RIYADH: º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s Foreign Ministry condemned the preliminary approval by the Israeli parliament on Wednesday of two draft laws, one of which seeks to legitimize an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, and another attempting to impose Israeli sovereignty over the entire territory.

The Kingdom said it firmly rejected all settlement and expansionist activity by Israeli occupation authorities in the West Bank, and reaffirmed its support for the right of Palestinians to establish an independent state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions.

The ministry reminded the international community of its responsibility to implement UN resolutions and halt Israeli encroachments on Palestinian territory, and called for a peace process that results in a two-state solution to achieve security and stability in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Earlier, Israeli lawmakers voted in the Knesset to advance two bills related to annexation of the West Bank, a goal promoted by far-right ministers. The drafts will have to go through three additional votes in the parliament to become law.

The first bill, which passed by 32 votes to 9, proposes annexation of a large Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem. The second, which proposes annexation of the entire West Bank, narrowly passed by 25 votes to 24.


Eastern Province governor receives Belgian envoy to º£½ÇÖ±²¥

Eastern Province governor receives  Belgian envoy to º£½ÇÖ±²¥
Updated 22 October 2025

Eastern Province governor receives Belgian envoy to º£½ÇÖ±²¥

Eastern Province governor receives  Belgian envoy to º£½ÇÖ±²¥

Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received the Belgian Ambassador to the Kingdom Pascal Gregoire in Dammam on Wednesday.

He also received UAE’s ambassador to º£½ÇÖ±²¥, Matar Salem Al-Dhaheri, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the meetings, all sides discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest.


Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan appointed Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥

Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed the new Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (Screenshot)
Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed the new Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (Screenshot)
Updated 22 October 2025

Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan appointed Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥

Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed the new Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥. (Screenshot)
  • Sheikh Saleh succeeds former Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh who passed away on Sept. 23

RIYADH: Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed Grand Mufti of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars.

The appointment was made by royal decree and based on a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The religious scholar will also undertake the role of president of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, SPA said.

Sheikh Saleh succeeds former Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh who passed away on Sept. 23.


Royal Commission for AlUla announces partnership with Center Pompidou in Paris

Royal Commission for AlUla announces partnership with Center Pompidou in Paris
Updated 22 October 2025

Royal Commission for AlUla announces partnership with Center Pompidou in Paris

Royal Commission for AlUla announces partnership with Center Pompidou in Paris
  • RCU will provide 50 million euros to support the renovation of the Center Pompidou in Paris
  • It is part of a larger Saudi-French collaboration aimed at developing the Museum of Contemporary Art in AlUla

LONDON: Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi minister of culture and governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla, discussed strengthening cultural exchange with France’s minister of culture, Rachida Dati, in Paris on Wednesday.

The Saudi-French cultural cooperation will establish a Saudi section in the Center Pompidou, which is undergoing refurbishment, and will reopen to the public in 2030, the Royal Commission for AlUla announced.

According to the agreement, the RCU will provide 50 million euros to support the renovation of the Center Pompidou. This initiative is part of a larger Saudi-French collaboration aimed at developing the Museum of Contemporary Art in AlUla, in the western Hejaz region of º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

Additionally, a cultural and artistic program will be established for the upcoming years until 2030, focusing on modern and contemporary Saudi artists and using resources from the Center Pompidou. The initiative will facilitate exchanges between cultural professionals from France and º£½ÇÖ±²¥, the RCU added.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening culture as a bridge for international dialogue and advancing sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

RCU also announced the Arduna exhibition, scheduled to take place during the AlUla Arts Festival in January 2026. The event is organized in collaboration with Arts AlUla, the Center Pompidou and the French Agency for AlUla Development. It will include workshops and live performances to support emerging talent and enhance AlUla’s cultural landscape.

The RCU said that it was working to strengthen AlUla’s position as a global hub for creativity, where heritage, innovation and knowledge come together to inspire future generations, according to SPA.