Cultural showcase unites Saudi, Pakistani communities in Jeddah

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Cultural showcase unites Saudi, Pakistani communities in Jeddah

Cultural showcase unites Saudi, Pakistani communities in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Pakistan recently organized a joint event to celebrate the national days of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

The event, organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Investors Forum, aimed to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi ties, and highlight shared cultural and social values.

High-profile diplomats, entrepreneurs, community members, and media representatives from both countries attended the event, which was held at a grand banquet hall in Jeddah.

The event began with the national anthems of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. An art exhibition showcased the shared cultural heritage.

Consul General Khalid Majid emphasized art and culture’s role in diplomacy, noting the unique bilateral relations based on strong religious, cultural, and socioeconomic ties.

He praised King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s contributions to regional peace and stability.

Pakistan Investors Forum Chairman Shafqat Chaudhary highlighted the Pakistani business community’s role in Saudi Arabia’s development and praised the Kingdom’s leadership.

The event featured cultural performances by Pakistani and Saudi artists, and concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony.


KSA, Kuwait sign MoU to boost cultural cooperation

KSA, Kuwait sign MoU to boost cultural cooperation
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KSA, Kuwait sign MoU to boost cultural cooperation

KSA, Kuwait sign MoU to boost cultural cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan and Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman bin Bedah Al-Mutairi met at the Riyadh International Book Fair.

They emphasized the strong historical ties between the two countries and the importance of cultural collaboration under the Saudi-Kuwaiti Coordination Council.

The ministers signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cultural cooperation between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature.

The MoU covers collaboration in heritage, architecture, design, museums, visual arts, theater, literature, publishing, translation, fashion, culinary arts and film, as well as sharing expertise, participating in festivals and cultural events.

As UNESCO members, they will coordinate agreements and contribute to strategic cultural projects, establish artistic residencies, and implement heritage preservation projects.

Kuwait’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, also attended the meeting. 


KSrelief provides aid to Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan

KSrelief provides aid to Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan
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KSrelief provides aid to Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan

KSrelief provides aid to Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has provided tens of thousands of shelter packages and other support to vulnerable communities across Yemen, Lebanon and Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The agency distributed 6,000 cartons of dates in the Shabwah governorate of Yemen, benefiting 36,000 needy and displaced people affected by flash floods and heavy rains.

And in Lebanon, 175,000 bags of bread were delivered to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, as well as to the host community in the nation’s north, benefiting 12,000 families.

The aid is a part of the fourth phase of the Al-Amal Charity Bakery Project, carried out by KSrelief in Akkar governorate and Miniyeh district in Lebanon.

Meanwhile there were 1,750 shelter bags delivered on Monday in the Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab regions of Pakistan, benefiting 12,250 individuals in flood-affected areas.

The distribution was a part of the project’s fourth phase this year that ensures shelter materials and winter bags for vulnerable people in Pakistan.


Japan prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia

Japan prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia
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Japan prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia

Japan prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia
  • Commemorative events will promote cooperation in areas such as culture, sports, education, tourism, economics, science

TOKYO: Saudi Arabia and Japan will celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is endorsing a wide range of commemorative events to be held both in Japan and the Kingdom.

A commemorative logo has been released, which features a combination of a palm tree, a symbol of Saudi Arabia, and cherry blossoms, a flower synonymous with Japan.

Japan’s foreign ministry on Monday issued guidelines for next year’s celebratory events under its purview.

The guidelines state that events should aim to deepen mutual understanding, and promote cooperation between Japan and Saudi Arabia, particularly in areas such as culture, art, sports, education, tourism, economics, and science, and should take place during, or close to, 2025.

Anyone wishing to organize an event can obtain further information from the Second Middle East Division of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia, or Consulate-General in Jeddah.

Only events that are approved will be able to use the official logo.

This article originally appeared on Arab News Japan


Falconers flock to north Saudi as hunting season begins

Falconers flock to north Saudi as hunting season begins
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Falconers flock to north Saudi as hunting season begins

Falconers flock to north Saudi as hunting season begins

RIYADH: As hunting season begins this month, falconers from the Kingdom and the GCC are flocking to the Al-Hammad area, east of Arar in the northern border of Saudi Arabia.

The Al-Hammad area is a renowned stopover for migratory birds during the hunting season, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

For visitors, there are also opportunities for camping, tours and participation in traditional arts and crafts, including playing the rababa and reciting poetry.

In addition, the area is known for the sale of falcons, making it a popular destination for buyers.


Saudi FM discusses developments in Lebanon with French, Lebanese counterparts

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and French FM.
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and French FM.
Updated 30 September 2024
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Saudi FM discusses developments in Lebanon with French, Lebanese counterparts

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, and French FM.
  • Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called the foreign ministers of Lebanon and France separately on Monday

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed developments in Lebanon with his French and Lebanese counterparts in phone calls on Monday.

In a phone call with Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, Prince Faisal stressed the Kingdom’s support for Lebanon’s security and stability.

During a separate phone call, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and Prince Faisal discussed the consequences of developments in Lebanon and efforts made in this regard.