POLITICS

Saudi cabinet reiterates commitment to regional security, stability

Saudi cabinet reiterates commitment to regional security, stability

RIYADH: King Salman briefed on Tuesday the Council of Ministers on recent regional dynamics and global affairs, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.  The cabinet reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering security and stability globally and regionally. It called on the international community to fulfill its obligations in halting Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza and support the Palestinian people’s right […]

Princess Seetah award honors pioneers in social work

Princess Seetah award honors pioneers in social work

RIYADH: Eight community partnership leaders have received the 11th Princess Seetah bint Abdulaziz Award for Excellence in Social Work. Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi announced the winners of the prestigious Saudi accolade in Riyadh on Tuesday. Established in 2012 by royal decree, the Princess Seetah bint Abdulaziz Foundation for Excellence in […]

Egyptian FM raises concerns over Red Sea tensions in talks with Iranian counterpart

Egyptian FM raises concerns over Red Sea tensions in talks with Iranian counterpart

DUBAI: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, voiced concerns regarding the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, directly impacting Egypt, during discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Amir Abdolahian, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Tuesday.  Shoukry emphasized the unprecedented threat the tensions posed to international shipping traffic. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the […]

UAE floating hospital begins operations at Al-Arish to treat Palestinian patients

UAE floating hospital begins operations at Al-Arish to treat Palestinian patients

AL-ARISH: A floating hospital provided by the UAE, anchored in Egypt’s Port city of Al-Arish, commenced operations on Sunday to provide treatment for injured Palestinians. The initiative is a part of the UAE’s “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation. The 100-bed hospital has operating rooms, an intensive care unit, radiology section, laboratory and pharmacy, state news […]