Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments/node/2600752/saudi-arabia
Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held talks on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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Updated 14 May 2025
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Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan also review efforts to maintain security and stability in Middle East
Updated 14 May 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held talks on Wednesday about the latest developments in the Middle East.
During their meeting at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, the prince passed on greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Emirati leadership, and their best wishes for ongoing progress and prosperity in the UAE.
Prince Khalid and Sheikh Mohammed discussed the state of relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, shared their views on regional and international developments, and reviewed efforts to maintain security and stability in the region, the Emirates News Agency reported.
Other senior Emirati and Saudi officials present at the meeting included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor; and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, the director general of the Saudi Office of the Minister of Defense.
‘Amazonia Awakens’ brings rainforest magic to Boulevard World
Latest attraction delivers a captivating fusion of fantasy, excitement, and visual spectacle suitable for families and adventure seekers alike
Updated 49 min 47 sec ago
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RIYADH: Riyadh’s Boulevard World has opened a new aquatic attraction, “Amazonia Awakens,” as part of Riyadh Season 2025, offering visitors an extraordinary mix of adventure, imagination, and stunning visual effects.
The experience draws guests into an imaginative story inspired by the mystique of tropical rainforests, offering an interactive journey through a vividly designed, Amazon-inspired, immersive world, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The adventure begins aboard a boat gliding through ancient-like 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 in a breathtaking splash, crowned by a massive wave that stands out as one of Boulevard World’s most thrilling moments.
Amazonia is just one of the latest offering of Boulevard World, one of the venues for Riyadh Season, which opened on October 10 and will run until May 2, 2026. (SPA)
Lasting about ten minutes, Amazonia Awakens delivers a captivating fusion of fantasy, excitement, and visual spectacle suitable for families and adventure seekers alike.
With its high-quality design and immersive experience, Amazonia adds a distinctive touch to Riyadh Season’s lineup of attractions.
Amazonia is just one of the latest offering of Boulevard World, one of the venues for Riyadh Season, which opened on October 10 and will run until May 2, 2026.
Several other festivals are held elsewhere in the Kingdom the whole year round in a bid to boost tourism, one of the key programs of Saudi Vision 2030.
During a pre-opening announcement on Oct. 6, Saudi General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh reported that Riyadh Season attracted 20 million visitors from 135 countries.
Apart from the Boulevard World, Riyadh Season’s other key venues include Boulevard City, major event spaces such as Kingdom Arena and ANB Arena, and other notable areas like Dunes of Arabia for desert experiences and Riyadh Zoo for family-friendly activities.
Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat
Updated 23 October 2025
Arab News
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.
ֱ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land/node/2619888/saudi-arabia
ֱ 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
Updated 22 October 2025
Arab News
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.