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Saudi rights chief meets European official in Riyadh

Saudi rights chief meets European official in Riyadh

RIYADH: Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, met Carl Hallegard, deputy director of the Middle East and North Africa department at the European External Action Service, in Riyadh on Thursday. They discussed human rights cooperation and future development possibilities and other issues of common concern. Al-Awwad pointed out the […]

Iraq: Senior official meets with Saudi minister to discuss investments

Iraq: Senior official meets with Saudi minister to discuss investments

The Secretary-General of the Iraqi Council of Ministers met with the Saudi Minister of the Environment, Water and Agriculture on Wednesday to discuss mechanisms for the Kingdom’s investments in Iraq, Anadolu has reported. Hamid Al-Ghazi and Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli met in Riyadh and discussed the outcomes of the Memorandums of Understanding signed by their respective […]

Egyptian president to discuss regional peace on official visit to Abu Dhabi

Egyptian president to discuss regional peace on official visit to Abu Dhabi

DUBAI: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived Wednesday on a state visit to Abu Dhabi  where he was welcomed by United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed. The Egyptian president later attended a meeting Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Upon […]

Saudi Crown Prince receives Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria

Saudi Crown Prince receives Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received in Riyadh on Thursday Russia’s Special Envoy for Syria, according to Al-Ekhbariya TV. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral ties with Russia Envoy Alexander Lavrentiev aspects of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and the developments in Syria.

Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of the Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service

Mohammed bin Rashid honours winners of the Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said service to the nation is a key value that has been instilled among Emiratis, who constantly demonstrate their patriotism through initiatives and actions to enhance the welfare of the community. His Highness’s comment came […]