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RIYADH: The Special Forces for Environmental Security arrested a Saudi citizen for violating the Environment Law by hunting without a license in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve. The individual was found in possession of an air rifle and four, hunted, wild animals. Legal procedures were taken against him. The SFES stressed the importance of complying with the Environment Law and its implementing regulations, which prohibit illegal wildlife hunting. It noted that hunting without a license carries a fine of SR10,000, hunting in prohibited areas carries a fine of SR5,000, and hunting a warbler without a license carries a fine…

RIYADH: Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Farooq, unveiled 18 paintings of Diriyah at an exhibition in Riyadh on Tuesday, describing the collection as a tribute to the Kingdom and its leadership. In the exhibition titled “Diriyah: Past and Present,” the ambassador showcased the Kingdom’s historic birthplace through his eyes. Prince Sultan bin Salman Al-Saud attended the exhibition and highlighted the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Speaking to Arab News about the importance of an art exhibition such as this in Saudi-Pakistan cultural ties, Prince Sultan said: “It means more than culture, it means that Pakistan and Saudi…

Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino in Riyadh on Tuesday. The two discussed issues of mutual interest, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X. Saudi Ambassador to the UAE Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Luwaihan Al-Anqari received Costa Rican Ambassador Francisco Chacon Hernandez, dean of the diplomatic corps in the UAE and Costa Rica’s nonresident ambassador to Saudi Arabia, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. They exchanged cordial remarks and reviewed bilateral relations, the Saudi Embassy said in a statement on X.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved a new consumer protection system and exempted state-owned companies from customs duties on certain electric passenger vehicles imported for public transport services. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The customs exemption applies to electric passenger vehicles imported by state-owned companies for use in their own fleets and facilities, as well as by government entities involved in public transport. The measure is subject to regulations set by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority. The Cabinet also approved a…

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss cooperation, regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability. King Hamad was received at King Khalid International Airport by the crown prince, who was accompanied by Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar and Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, minister of state and Cabinet member, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During their talks, the leaders reviewed their countries’ longstanding ties and ways to expand cooperation across a range of fields. King Hamad praised Saudi Arabia’s support for Bahrain…

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…