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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Yemen's President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the two officials discussed the latest developments in Yemen.
They also reviewed the Kingdom’s initiatives, humanitarian aid, and development efforts to promote peace and stability in the country.
MADINAH: Food safety inspections have been stepped up ahead of the arrival of Hajj pilgrims, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Thursday.
The Madinah Regional Municipality has carried out routine testing of commercial establishments, with 4,165 samples to date confirmed as conforming to approved standards. So far, 186 samples have been deemed unfit for human consumption.
The municipality emphasized the importance of adhering to health standards for the safety of consumers. Individuals are encouraged to report any food safety concerns via the hotline on 940 or through other official communication channels.
ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla and the Arabian Leopard Fund have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to support international efforts to protect the animal, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
Under the agreement, the RCU will lend a pair of Arabian leopards to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
This is part of a scientific program designed to enhance conservation efforts, promote genetic diversity, and raise global awareness about this rare species, the SPA reported.
The Arabian leopard, or Panthera pardus nimr, is considered one of the world’s most endangered big cats. There are only about 120 left in the wild, including 20 confined mostly to the Kingdom’s isolated southwestern mountains of Asir and the Hijaz.
At the RCU’s wildlife conservation facility in AlUla, there were 27 Arabian leopards as of last year, a senior official of the commission was quoted as saying in a special Arab News report.
In partnering with the Smithsonian, the RCU aims to bolster its Arabian leopard breeding program and significantly “enhance the chances of survival for the critically endangered species and establishing a population outside its native habitat.”
It is hoped to drive advanced scientific research, facilitate the first exhibit for these big cats in the US, and “stimulate community support for conservation programs.”
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the Labor Party leader was sworn in for a second term earlier this week, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
In a letter, the crown prince wished the prime minister success in his duties and the Australian people further progress and prosperity.
Albanese was sworn in Tuesday, alongside his ministers, after a landslide win at a national election.
Saudi Fund for Development CEO Sultan Al-Marshad took part in an inauguration ceremony for phase two of the Jakarta State University development and upgrade project.
The initiative, worth $32.7 million, includes the construction of four 10-storey buildings, along with a grand mosque and social development center.
Writing on X on Wednesday, the Saudi Fund said Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto and Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal bin Abdullah Al-Amoudi were also present at the ceremony.
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held talks on Wednesday about the latest developments in the Middle East.
During their meeting at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, the prince passed on greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Emirati leadership, and their best wishes for ongoing progress and prosperity in the UAE.
Prince Khalid and Sheikh Mohammed discussed the state of relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, shared their views on regional and international developments, and reviewed efforts to maintain security and stability in the region, the Emirates News Agency reported.
Other senior Emirati and Saudi officials present at the meeting included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor; and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, the director general of the Saudi Office of the Minister of Defense.
