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Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Uruguayan FM

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Uruguayan FM
Uruguay’s Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin receives º£½ÇÖ±²¥'s Ambassador Sultan Al-Muzainiat a reception ceremony in San Jose. (SPA)
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Updated 12 June 2025

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Uruguayan FM

Saudi ambassador presents credentials to Uruguayan FM

SAN JOSE:ÌýSaudi Ambassador to Uruguay Sultan Al-Muzaini presented his credentials to Uruguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mario Lubetkin at a reception ceremony in San Jose.

During the reception, bilateral relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples were discussed, along with ways to enhance and develop them in various fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Uruguay is promoting investment options in a number of areas, with emphasis on agribusiness and renewable energy.

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Saudi, Colombian culture ministers sign deal to boost cooperationÌý

Saudi, Colombian culture ministers sign deal to boost cooperationÌý
Updated 31 October 2025

Saudi, Colombian culture ministers sign deal to boost cooperationÌý

Saudi, Colombian culture ministers sign deal to boost cooperationÌý

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan and his Colombian counterpart, Yannai Kadamani, have signed an agreement to promote cooperation between the two countries.

The deal was struck on the sidelines of a visit to the Kingdom by Colombian President Gustavo Petro for the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.

The deal outlined several areas of cooperation, particularly in the cultural field. These include the exchange of expertise related to cultural systems, regulations, and policies, working together on cultural residency programs involving governmental, civil and nonprofit institutions, mutual participation in festivals and cultural events and facilitating communication between cultural organizations.

The sides also agreed to host visits by each other’s delegations from the culture sector, organize training programs, workshops and capacity-building initiatives and stage seminars.
 


KSrelief delivers equipment to Yemen’s farmers

KSrelief delivers equipment to Yemen’s farmers
Updated 31 October 2025

KSrelief delivers equipment to Yemen’s farmers

KSrelief delivers equipment to Yemen’s farmers

HADHRAMAUT: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has delivered modern agricultural equipment to farmers in Yemen’s Hadhramout governorate. This initiative is part of a sustainable agriculture and fisheries support project to support the country’s people.
The project included the delivery of 55 diverse agricultural machines, including hand tillers, threshing tools for separating grain from chaff, and farm-spraying and cutting machines. 
A training program was also conducted to help farmers operate and maintain the equipment, and fuel supplies were provided to ensure effective use of the machinery.
 This project aims to boost farmers’ productivity and streamline agricultural efficiency through modern mechanization, facilitating plowing and harvesting while significantly reducing costs and labor. 
Meanwhile, the KSrelief Masam Project continues to clear explosives in Yemen, most recently dismantling 805 devices during the last week of October, including 676 items of unexploded ordnance, 102 anti-tank mines, 25 anti-personnel mines, and two explosive devices.


Special media course for non-native Arabic speakers launches

Special media course for non-native Arabic speakers launches
Updated 31 October 2025

Special media course for non-native Arabic speakers launches

Special media course for non-native Arabic speakers launches

RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, or KSGAAL, has launched a media-related course within its Language Immersion Program in Riyadh, for non-native speakers.

The eight-week program involves 14 trainees from nine countries and is designed to enable participants to practice Arabic in realistic, interactive situations reflecting local culture.

The curriculum includes modules, practical activities and field trips, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

KSGAAL’s Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Washmi said the course offers a new model for teaching Arabic in a practical, professional framework.

The initiative reflects the academy’s commitment to developing projects that serve the Arabic language in specialized fields.


Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated

Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated
Updated 31 October 2025

Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated

Development projects for mosques in Al-Baha inaugurated

RIYADH: Several development projects for mosques and grand mosques across Al-Baha governorates were inaugurated on Thursday by Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, with a total value of more than SR74 million ($19.7 million).

The initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to preserving and upgrading religious facilities.

The projects were launched at a ceremony hosted by the ministry’s Al-Baha branch, bringing together deputy ministers and regional directors-general from across º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

The unveiling coincides with the minister’s inspection visit to the region, aimed at identifying local requirements for ministry services and ensuring alignment with its core mission. These field visits are conducted in accordance with leadership directives to maintain direct oversight of the ministry’s operations nationwide.


Saudi FM receives Uruguayan counterpart in Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Uruguayan counterpart Mario Lubetkin in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Uruguayan counterpart Mario Lubetkin in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
Updated 30 October 2025

Saudi FM receives Uruguayan counterpart in Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Uruguayan counterpart Mario Lubetkin in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
  • During the meeting, relations between º£½ÇÖ±²¥ and Uruguay were reviewed

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received his Uruguayan counterpart Mario Lubetkin in Riyadh on Thursday.

During the meeting, relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields were reviewed, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

Regional and international developments, issues of common interest, and efforts being made to address them were also discussed by the ministers.