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RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call on Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. At the beginning of the call, the Canadian prime minister expressed Canada’s condemnation of Houthi attacks against the Kingdom.  He also affirmed Canada’s solidarity with the Kingdom in the face of any threats to its security, the safety of its citizens, and the well-being of residents.  The two leaders also discussed relations between their nations, avenues for joint cooperation, and ways to further strengthen and develop these ties across various fields.

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Finance Abdulmuhsen Al-Khalaf met Norway’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kjersti Tromsdal at the Ministry of Finance in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed economic and financial issues of mutual interest, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation in international development, the Finance Ministry said on X. Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir received Sweden’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Maria Hakansson in Riyadh on Sunday. The parties discussed issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Ministry said on X.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in an expanded session of the G7 and invited partners on artificial intelligence in Paris on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.The session discussed the implications of rapid advances in technology and frontier AI models for the global strategic environment and international security, as well as ways to strengthen international coordination to address AI-related risks.Discussions also focused on balancing the pursuit of innovation with the safe and responsible development and use of these technologies in order to strengthen the ability to address challenges and safeguard global security and stability.The G7…

MUSCAT: The head of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization’s executive council condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, describing strikes against the Kingdom and its civilian facilities as violations of international law that represent a threat to regional security. Chairperson Hani Al-Muqbil was speaking on Monday during the opening day of the 125th ordinary session of the council in Muscat, a two-day meeting chaired by Saudi Arabia that brings together representatives of ALECSO’s member states. He said Saudi Arabia affirmed its right to protect its security, sovereignty, territory, citizens and residents, and stressed the importance of safeguarding…

RIYADH: The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said on Monday it had destroyed three facilities used by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia to assemble and produce components for ballistic missiles. WATCH: Coalition says it destroyed a ballistic missile factory belonging to the Houthis 🔴 Destroyed a chemical factory for mixing and producing ballistic missile fuel (solid fuel) 🔴 Destroyed an electronics factory for assembling electronic systems for ballistic missiles. 🔴 Says it is continuing to weaken and dismantle the ballistic missile network belonging to the Houthi terrorist militia Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, the coalition’s spokesman, said the operation targeted a…

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RIYADH: Joudi Al-Ahmadi and Lena Al-Shanafey have won the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for Saudi Arabia this year. The duo will head to the University of Oxford in the UK in October next year to undertake post-graduate studies, joining a cohort of more than a hundred other scholars from around the world. The Rhodes Scholarship is the world’s preeminent and oldest graduate fellowship, based at the University of Oxford since 1903. Saudi Arabia’s first scholarship was established in 2018 with a gift from Muhammad Al-Agil, and the second was added in 2020 through Abdulrahman Al-Agil’s sons. The donors are co-founders of…

RIYADH: The Saudi Civil Defense lifted its warning in Riyadh City of potential danger on Monday, briefly after raising the alarm. The authority however cautioned residents against gathering and filming, and to continue following instructions for their safety, as Yemen’s Houthi militia continued to fire drones and missiles targeting the Kingdom. One building belonging to Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was subjected to an attempted attack on Sunday, an energy ministry official said, and falling shrapnel caused limited damage but without any injuries or fatalities. Saudi air defenses also intercepted missiles and drones targeting the Saudi capital, the southern regions and…

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar was presented with the inaugural Dwight D. Opperman Excellence in Leadership Award for Service to Diplomacy at a ceremony held at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The award recognizes her contributions to diplomacy, efforts to strengthen Saudi-US relations, and commitment to promoting dialogue and mutual understanding across cultures, the Saudi Embassy noted in a report on X. The recognition reflects the important role of diplomacy in strengthening international partnerships and promoting cooperation across borders.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Paris on Sunday to attend a meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers focused on international crises, security and humanitarian challenges, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said. France is hosting the talks Nov. 9-10. Prince Faisal is attending at the invitation of the French G7 presidency. The agenda includes efforts to resolve conflicts, strengthen maritime and port security, combat smuggling and improve humanitarian responses. Ministers will also discuss food security, nutrition and artificial intelligence security. The ministry said Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its commitment to coordinating with international partners to address…