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RIYADH:听The chief of staff of 海角直播鈥檚 armed forces visited Tehran on Sunday to meet with his Iranian counterpart and discuss defense ties, the Saudi Ministry of Defense said.
Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and Iran鈥檚 Major General Mohammad Bagheri听discussed opportunities to develop relations between the two countries in the military and defense fields.听
They also discussed cooperation between the two in a way that might contribute听to enhancing security and stability in the region, the MoD added.
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RIYADH: Red Sea Global unveiled on Wednesday its dedicated healthcare brand, Red Sea Health.
This coincides with the launch of the firm鈥檚 airport clinic at the Red Sea International Airport, which officially begins operations this week, Saudi Press Agency reported.
鈥淭he unveiling of Red Sea Health reflects our deep-rooted belief that exceptional healthcare is a key part of the luxury tourism experience,鈥 said Red Sea Global Group CEO John Pagano.
Red Sea Health represents RSG鈥檚 commitment to establishing a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem across its destinations, according to a press release.
Built on a philosophy of excellence, empathy, and patient-centered care, the new brand embodies the developer鈥檚 vision to provide unwavering support, compassionate care, and high-quality, integrated healthcare solutions to all.
The airport clinic offers a full suite of outpatient services 鈥 including walk-in consultations, urgent care, vaccinations, and travel-related medical support 鈥 for travelers, staff, and residents. It is constructed and equipped with 133 units of advanced medical technology.
鈥淭he Airport Clinic marks the beginning of RSG鈥檚 vision to build a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem across The Red Sea and AMAALA projects, cementing the firm鈥檚 position as a world-leading multi-asset developer,鈥 said the press release.
Over the next 12 months, RSG will expand its healthcare network with the opening of two hospitals, six pharmacies and its emergency medical services provision for rapid emergency response and hospital transfers.
The Red Sea welcomed its first guests in 2023. It now has five hotels open, as well as RSI. Situated within three hours鈥 flying time of 250 million people and eight hours鈥 flying time for 85 percent of the world鈥檚 population, RSI is the gateway to the destination for guests and residents alike, whether based in the Kingdom or further afield.
RIYADH: Live demonstrations of traditional crafts by skilled artisans at the eighth Al-Atula Archeological Village Festival have drawn significant interest, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.
Festival supervisor Othman Al-Zahrani said the event features more than 10 sections dedicated to traditional crafts.
These include ancient building techniques, door and window engraving, sword and dagger making, and Sadu weaving, the SPA reported on Wednesday.
The sections offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience traditional professions firsthand with the artisans using simple tools and natural materials rooted in the heritage of the Baha region.
The event aligns with the Year of Handicrafts, an initiative launched to celebrate and support traditional crafts across the Kingdom.
The Baha region is known for its thriving craft industries that reflect the identity and history of its people.
More than 200 artisans from the region practice and preserve 20 distinct types of skills passed down through generations and showcased in local markets and cultural events.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued its humanitarian efforts across some of the world鈥檚 most vulnerable regions this week, launching new development and emergency response initiatives in Yemen, Sudan, and Pakistan.
Fighting Cholera in Yemen
KSrelief signed a cooperation agreement on Monday with a civil society partner to implement an urgent cholera response project in Yemen. The program aims to reach more than 1.15 million people, according to SPA.
The agreement outlines the provision of essential medical tools, antibiotics, and intravenous solutions to reduce the number of cholera cases and prevent the disease鈥檚 spread. Medical teams will also be deployed at air and land ports to screen travelers and curb cross-border transmission.
Food Security Support in Sudan
Meanwhile, in Khartoum State, Sudan, KSrelief annpounced the recent distribution of 700 food baskets to displaced families, benefiting 7,041 individuals, according to SPA. The aid forms part of the third phase of the 2025 Food Security Support Project, aimed at helping those uprooted by conflict and facing acute food shortages.
Sudan remains in the grip of a deepening humanitarian crisis, as conflict, displacement, and inflation severely limit access to food and basic services.
Emergency Shelter in Yemen鈥檚 Hadhramaut
KSrelief also announced the distribution of shelter materials in response to natural disasters in Yemen鈥檚 Hadhramaut Governorate. This included the provision of tents and emergency kits to residents of Rumah district affected by floods and strong winds. The assistance reached 120 individuals, according to SPA.
Empowering Families in Pakistan
KSrelief also signed a joint executive program with a civil society organization in Pakistan鈥檚 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to support economic empowerment for the region鈥檚 poorest families.
The project is expected to directly benefit 2,500 families approximately 17,500 individuals and indirectly impact 88,000 people, according to SPA. The program will provide beneficiaries with livestock and poultry, along with hands-on training in animal husbandry, in an attempt to help them reduce reliance on external aid.
RIYADH: The Cabinet on Tuesday expressed its appreciation for the positive results of the recently held High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
The conference, co-chaired by 海角直播 and France, was held between July 28-30 and aimed to catalyze concrete, time-bound, and coordinated international action toward the implementation of the two-State solution.
The chairs underlined the need to support Palestinian statehood, reinforce regional and international cooperation, and ensure respect for international law.
The Cabinet also welcomed announcements made by several participating countries of their intention to recognize the Palestinian state, Saudi Press Agency reported.
France, the UK, Canada, Portugal, Malta, and other countries have said they may recognize a State of Palestine at the UN in September.
The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom鈥檚 call on all UN member states to support the final declaration issued by the international conference, which constitutes a comprehensive and implementable framework for implementing the two-state solution, that would in turn achieve international peace and security and contribute to building the future of the region and its peoples.
The Cabinet is following up on the Kingdom鈥檚 comprehensive support for the State of Palestine and its people, particularly on the humanitarian front, by continuing to send shelter, medical, and food aid to the Gaza Strip through the Saudi air and sea bridges.
It also condemned in the strongest terms provocative practices by Israeli government officials at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and stresses 海角直播鈥檚 demand that the international community halt these practices, which violate international laws and norms.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the Cabinet on the contents of letters received by King Salman and himself from the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his meeting with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
RIYADH: A celebration of 海角直播 heritage is underway in Diriyah with the return of the play 鈥淭erhal,鈥 which offers a visually rich and emotionally resonant expression of the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural tapestry.
Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the production of the Ministry of Culture combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling to narrate the evolving story of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
At the heart of 鈥淭erhal鈥 is the story of Saad, a young Saudi who travels across the country鈥檚 diverse regions in search of his roots and future.
His personal journey becomes a symbolic reflection of the nation鈥檚 broader transformation and is grounded in heritage, driven by ambition, and inspired by generations past.
鈥 Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the Ministry of Culture鈥檚 production of 鈥楾erhal鈥 combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling.
鈥 The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom鈥檚 landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.
鈥 Tickets can be booked via webook.com.
The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom鈥檚 landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.
Audiences are treated to dazzling acrobatics, immersive soundscapes, live music, equestrian performances, and cultural displays, including references to traditional crafts, attire and cuisine.
Building on the artistic and public success of its 2023 debut, 鈥淭erhal鈥 continues to push the creative boundaries of local theater production.
Tickets can be booked via webook.com.
