Saudi commission launches fashion recycling initiative

Saudi commission launches fashion recycling initiative
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Updated 03 March 2025
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Saudi commission launches fashion recycling initiative

Saudi commission launches fashion recycling initiative

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission launched the Future of Sustainability Initiative, a project designed to promote fashion recycling across retail spaces in the country.

The initiative aims to foster behavioral change in clothing recycling through the strategic placement of recycling bins in prominent malls, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It encourages both the public and private sectors to adopt responsible fashion recycling practices, the SPA added.

The initiative embodies the values of the commission’s sustainability pillar, focusing on promoting sustainable practices within the fashion industry and enhancing consumer awareness.

By supporting the development of a circular textile recycling system, the initiative seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of fashion recycling, thereby advancing the sustainability agenda in the Kingdom.


Saudi Arabia to host MONDIACULT 2029, UNESCO announces

The announcement was made during the current edition of the conference in Spain. (UNESCO)
The announcement was made during the current edition of the conference in Spain. (UNESCO)
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Saudi Arabia to host MONDIACULT 2029, UNESCO announces

The announcement was made during the current edition of the conference in Spain. (UNESCO)
  • Global forum aims at promoting dialogue on culture, supports cultural policies

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is to host the World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, otherwise known as MONDIACULT, in 2029, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced.

The announcement was made during the current edition of the conference in Spain, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said the Kingdom was honored to have been chosen to host the conference. He reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s strong partnership with UNESCO, which continues to devote efforts to advancing cultural development.

MONDIACULT is a global forum aimed at promoting dialogue on culture and supporting cultural policies. The first edition of the conference took place in Mexico in 1982.

The Kingdom played a role in reviving the event by supporting Mexico’s hosting of the 2022 edition and by chairing the Arab region’s regional consultations at that time, the SPA said.

Hosting the conference in 2029 will bring broad benefits to the Kingdom by stimulating cultural innovation and creativity, as well as contributing to the development of future cultural policies.

The event builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts at local, regional, and global levels to strengthen the role of culture in development.


Uzbekistan is guest of honor at Riyadh book fair

Uzbekistan is guest of honor at Riyadh book fair
Updated 01 October 2025
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Uzbekistan is guest of honor at Riyadh book fair

Uzbekistan is guest of honor at Riyadh book fair
  • Over 2,000 publishing houses from 25 countries will take part in the 10-day event

RIYADH: The Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 begins on Thursday featuring 2,000 local and international publishing houses from more than 25 countries.

The fair will host an array of distinguished authors and intellectuals, solidifying its status as a key cultural platform in the Arab world, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the event will take place until Oct. 11 at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

This year Uzbekistan is the guest of honor at the fair, reflecting the country’s strong cultural ties with Saudi Arabia.

As the largest cultural event in the region, the fair will have over 200 events across the main program, and a dedicated children’s zone with activities tailored to various age groups.

The business zone returns this year to support the publishing industry and strengthen partnerships. It will bring together literary agencies, provide services to publishers, and feature pavilions for government, financial, and entrepreneurial entities.

The zone will also host dialogue sessions and workshops on entrepreneurship, copyright, and licensing in the book industry.


Munich Leaders Meeting opens in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza peace plan

Munich Leaders Meeting opens in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza peace plan
Updated 01 October 2025
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Munich Leaders Meeting opens in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza peace plan

Munich Leaders Meeting opens in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza peace plan
  • The event brought together around 100 senior officials, with sessions focused on multilateral cooperation, regional diplomacy, and conflict resolution

ALULA: Senior officials from the Middle East and Europe convened on Wednesday in AlUla for the Munich Leaders Meeting (MLM), part of the Munich Security Conference, to discuss regional security and the US-backed Gaza peace plan. 

The opening session brought together leaders from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and France, with a panel focused on President Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal for Gaza and broader efforts to stabilize the region. 

Panelists included the foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, as well as the French envoy to Lebanon.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. (SPA)

Amira Saber Qandil, a member of Egypt’s Senate, called the discussion “very timely” as the region navigates a multipolar world. 

When asked if the audience believed the US plan could be implemented, only about 10 percent raised their hands.

“With the US proposal on Gaza, there’s a glimmer of hope for a diplomatic solution. Many challenges remain, and hard diplomatic work will be required from all parties involved to build on this momentum,” chairman of the Munich Security Conference,  Wolfgang Ischinger said. 

The event brought together around 100 senior officials, with sessions focused on multilateral cooperation, regional diplomacy, and conflict resolution. 

The agenda also included discussions on global food security, climate and energy security, alongside efforts to address these challenges.

Saudi Arabia, hosting the international security conference for the first time, highlighted its role in facilitating regional dialogue and diplomacy.


Syrian officials attend Munich Security Conference in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Syrian officials attend Munich Security Conference in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Updated 01 October 2025
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Syrian officials attend Munich Security Conference in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Syrian officials attend Munich Security Conference in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
  • The opening session, titled “The Middle East in a Multipolar World,” examined the region’s role

ALULA: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani and intelligence chief Hussein Salameh participated Wednesday in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) leaders’ meeting in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.

The opening session, titled “The Middle East in a Multipolar World,” examined the region’s role amid shifting global power dynamics, state news agency SANA reported.

The MSC, established in 1963, gathers senior government officials, security leaders, and policy experts to address international security and foreign policy issues.


Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti

Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti
Updated 01 October 2025
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Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti

Riyadh street to be renamed in honor of Saudi Arabia’s recently deceased grand mufti
  • Crown prince’s directive recognizes Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh’s contributions to his country, Islam and the wider Muslim community
  • He served as highest-ranking religious scholar in the Kingdom for 26 years, interpreting Shariah and issuing fatwas on legal and societal matters

RIYADH: A main street in Riyadh is to be renamed in honor of Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, the former grand mufti of Saudi Arabia who died on Sept. 23.

The directive, issued on Tuesday by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is recognition of Sheikh Abdulaziz’s scholarly status, and the significant contributions he made to Saudi Arabia, Islam and the wider Muslim community, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It honors a life dedicated to the study and teaching of Islamic jurisprudence, the guidance he provided to people in their understanding of Islam, and the significant contributions he made to Islamic studies and education, the agency added.

Al-Asheikh was appointed grand mufti, the highest-ranking religious scholar in the Kingdom, in June 1999. As part of his role he interpreted Shariah, or Islamic law, and issued fatwas on legal and societal matters.

His death was described as the end of an era for the religious establishment in Saudi Arabia, as under his leadership traditional Islamic scholarship was brought into alignment with modern state needs, and fatwas were shaped to address evolving legal and financial issues while adhering to established Shariah principles.

He also served as chair of the Council of Senior Scholars, president of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta, and chair of the Muslim World League’s Supreme Council.