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Saudi Arabia’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multiple International Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi confirmed the importance of strengthening international efforts in confronting drug smuggling and manufacturing that pose a danger to societies.
Strengthening international efforts is important in confronting drug smuggling and manufacturing: Dr. Al-Rassi
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Multiple International Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi confirmed the importance of strengthening international efforts in confronting drug smuggling and manufacturing that pose a danger to societies.Dr. Al-Rassi made the remarks while participating remotely, on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, in the ministerial meeting to launch an international coalition to confront the threats of manufactured drugs.The meeting was also in presence of the Director of the International Cooperation Department of the General Directorate for Drug Control (GDDC) at the Ministry of Interior, Brig. Gen. Faisal Al-Otaibi.It is worth mentioning that Saudi Arabia is making great efforts to...
July 08, 2023

Strengthening international efforts is important in confronting drug smuggling and manufacturing: Dr. Al-Rassi

Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi chaired the fourth meeting of the negotiating team for the free trade agreement between GCC countries and the UK.
Saudi Arabia leads GCC-UK negotiations for free trade
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Commerce Minister Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, who is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, chaired the fourth meeting of the negotiating team for the free trade agreement between GCC countries and the UK.The meeting, which took place at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh, aims to prepare for holding the fourth round from the agreement’s negotiations between the two regions during the period from July 17 to 28.The negotiating round will be divided into two periods, which include remote meetings, and in-person meetings that will be held in London.The Deputy Governor of the Commission for International Organizations and Agreements Farid Al-Asali reviewed, during the meeting, a summary of the...
July 08, 2023

Saudi Arabia leads GCC-UK negotiations for free trade

The Jeddah airport alerted departing Hajj pilgrims not to carry anyone of these dangerous and prohibited items in their baggage.
30 dangerous items prohibited from carrying in air baggage
Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah announced that 30 items are prohibited from being carried in baggage of flight passengers. The airport authorities stated that such goods will be confiscated, and passengers have no right to claim them.The airport alerted departing Hajj pilgrims not to carry anyone of these dangerous and prohibited items in their baggage. Out of these, 16 items are prohibited from being carried in the flight cabins. These materials include knives, compressed gases, toxic liquids, blades, baseball bats, skateboards, explosives or crackers. Prohibited items include firearms, magnetic materials, radioactive or corrosive materials, equipment, nail clippers, shears, meat cleavers, and ammunition.The list of dangerous materials that are...
July 07, 2023

30 dangerous items prohibited from carrying in air baggage

Cocaine
Saudi Arabia foils bid to smuggle cocaine in passengers’ guts
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The officials of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah have foiled an attempt to smuggle cocaine, weighing more than 3 kilograms, into Saudi Arabia. The seized cocaine was hidden into guts of three passengers who arrived at the airport.The authority said that during the routine inspection of passengers arriving at the airport, the officials took X-ray scan of the three suspected passengers and that resulted in the detection of cocaine hidden inside their intestines.The authority noted that the attempts to smuggle drugs hidden inside intestines are among the major methods used by smugglers to try to bring in drugs such as heroin and cocaine, but the authority is making all efforts to thwart such attempts so as to...
July 07, 2023

Saudi Arabia foils bid to smuggle cocaine in passengers’ guts

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari receives a copy of credentials of Canada’s Ambassador-designate Jean-Philippe Linteau in Riyadh on Friday.
New Canadian envoy to Saudi Arabia presents credentials
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — Canada’s Ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Jean-Philippe Linteau presented his credentials to an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a ceremony held in Riyadh on Friday.On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs Abdulmajeed Al-Smari received a copy of the credentials from Linteau.The Canadian government announced the appointment of Linteau as its new ambassador to Saudi Arabia following the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries in May this year. The decision to reestablish bilateral ties came following a discussion between Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic...
July 07, 2023

New Canadian envoy to Saudi Arabia presents credentials

Agnès Pannier-Runacher
Pannier-Runacher: Energy is at the heart of Saudi–French bilateral ties
RIYADH — French Energy Transition Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher has said energy is "at the heart of the bilateral relations" between France and Saudi Arabia.In an interview with Okaz/Saudi Gazette, Pannier-Runacher said French companies are committed to the energy transition, and as such they are participating in Saudi Arabia's major decarbonization and economic diversification projects being implemented as part of the Saudi Vision 2030. The French minister arrived in the Kingdom in response to an invitation from Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.Replying to a question about taking advantage of the excellent bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and France for the benefit of enhanced cooperation in the energy sector, Pannier-Runacher drew attention...
July 07, 2023

Pannier-Runacher: Energy is at the heart of Saudi–French bilateral ties

Installation of 750,000 solar panels and five solar stations has been completed in the first phase of the Red Sea Project.
Red Sea Global announces completion of solar stations in first phase of Red Sea Project
TABUK — Red Sea Global has announced the installation of 750,000 solar panels and five solar stations dedicated to the operation of the first phase of the “Red Sea Project,” which consists of 16 hotels, retail stalls, entertainment venues, and supporting infrastructure facilities to be powered entirely by renewable energy.John Pagano, the CEO of Red Sea Global, explained that since the beginning, the company has been committed to adopting a different approach in its operations and projects. Its development of the world’s largest tourism destination that is fully powered by renewable energy falls within such commitment, he said.Pagano added that the installation of electroluminescent (EL) panels at the five solar stations had been completed as part of the first phase of the Red Sea...
July 07, 2023

Red Sea Global announces completion of solar stations in first phase of Red Sea Project

The boards of directors of Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli club companies have approved the reconstitution of their respective boards.
Governing bodies of top four Saudi Pro League clubs reconstituted
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The boards of directors of four top Saudi Professional League (SPL) clubs have been reconstituted.The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has appointed five out of seven members on the boards of Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli while the remaining two members are representatives of the non-profit foundations, formed by each of the four clubs. This follows the acquisition of majority stakes in these premier clubs by the Saudi sovereign fund early last month.Outgoing boards of Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli clubs have approved the reconstitution and transfer of ownership.Fahad bin Nafel is the chairman of the board of directors of Al-Hilal, and Sulaiman Alhatlan, vice chairman of the non-profit Al-Hilal Foundation, is the second member of...
July 07, 2023

Governing bodies of top four Saudi Pro League clubs reconstituted

The 32-months old Ihsan and Bassam were said to be in a stable condition following the complicated surgical procedures that took more than seven and a half hours.
Syrian conjoined twins separated successfully
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A specialized Saudi surgical team separated on Thursday the Syrian conjoined twins — Ihsan and Bassam. The operation was carried out at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital under the King Abdulaziz Medical City of the National Guard in Riyadh. The 32-months old Ihsan and Bassam were said to be in a stable condition following the complicated surgical procedures that took more than seven and a half hours. The twins shared lower chest, abdomen, liver, and intestines, with Ihsan being the more dominant and Bassam missing urinary and reproductive systems.Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, advisor at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), led the operation that was carried out in line with the...
July 06, 2023

Syrian conjoined twins separated successfully

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Finland Nisreen bint Hamad Al-Shibel presents credentials to President Alar Karis of Estonia as non-resident ambassador to Estonia.
Al-Shibel presents credentials as non-resident ambassador to Estonia
Saudi Gazette report TALLINN —Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Finland Nisreen bint Hamad Al-Shibel has presented her credentials as non-resident ambassador to Estonia to President Alar Karis of Estonia.During their meeting in Tallinn, capital of Estonia, Al-Shibel conveyed greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Estonian president. Their talks focused mainly on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Karis said in a statement on his Twitter account that he was grateful for the exchange of views with Al-Shibel. “Estonia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have a strong relationship. We are eager to explore our trade and investment opportunities and our bilateral relations further,” he said.On her part,...
July 06, 2023

Al-Shibel presents credentials as non-resident ambassador to Estonia

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