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RIYADH: The 11th Saudi relief plane landed at Damascus International Airport in Syria on Wednesday as part of a humanitarian airlift launched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre.
After the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime early in December, KSrelief has sent dozens of trucks and planes loaded with food, shelter, and medical supplies to meet the urgent basic needs of Syrians.
RIYADH: Boulevard World has opened a new aquatic attraction, “Amazonia Awakens,” as a part of Riyadh Season 2025, offering a mix of adventure, fantasy, and stunning visual effects.
The storytelling is inspired by the mystique of tropical rainforests, offering an interactive journey through a vividly designed, Amazon-inspired, immersive world, according to a recent Saudi Press Agency report.
The adventure begins aboard a boat gliding through ancient ruins and a dark tunnel filled with dramatic sound, light, and interactive effects.
It builds up to a heart-pounding moment where the boat plunges 20 meters down, crowned by a massive wave.
Lasting about 10 minutes, “Amazonia Awakens” delivers a captivating fusion suitable for families and adventure seekers.
Amazonia is one of the latest offerings of Boulevard World, a venue for Riyadh Season, which opened on Oct. 10 and runs until May 2, 2026.
There are other festivals held elsewhere in the Kingdom throughout the year to boost tourism, one of the key programs of Saudi Vision 2030.
During a pre-opening announcement on Oct. 6, ֱ’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh reported that Riyadh Season has already attracted 20 million visitors from 135 countries.
Riyadh Season’s other key venues include Boulevard City, the Kingdom and ANB arenas, Dunes of Arabia, and Riyadh Zoo.
RIYADH: ֱ’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.
RIYADH: ֱ’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 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 ֱ, Matar Salem Al-Dhaheri, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meetings, all sides discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest.
RIYADH: Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed Grand Mufti of ֱ 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.
