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Jeddah-- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica on the occasion of his country's independence.In his cable, the Crown Prince wished His Excellency sincere felicitations and best health and happiness and the government and friendly people of Jamaica steady progress and prosperity.Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah-- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to President Sir Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica on the occasion of his country's independence.The Monarch wished His Excellency sincere felicitations and best health and happiness and the government and friendly people of Jamaica steady progress and prosperity.Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh-- The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) has arrested a citizen possessing 60 kilograms of hashish that were hidden in his car. He was faced legal measures and referred to the Public Prosecution.Source: Saudi Press Agency

Dammam-- The Association of Culture and Arts in Dammam announced the winners of the fourth edition of the "International Video Art Forum" competition.The competition lasted for five days, with the participation of more than 23 countries.Artist Fran Orallo from Spain won the first place, artists Samar Baiomy and Mohamed Tarek from Egypt won the second place, and artist Safaa Al-Fahdi from Oman won the third place.Source: Saudi Press Agency

New York-- From July 26 through August 7, the Fashion Commission will showcase a curated exhibition featuring clothing and accessories from 100 Saudi designers at the Iron23 building in Manhattan. The exhibition, which first debuted in Riyadh late last year, is split into eight different categories that include ready-to-wear, modest, concept, premiere, demi-couture, bridal, handbags and jewelry. The 100 talented designers, chosen out of nearly 1500 entrants, were tasked with creating a piece that reflects Saudi heritage and culture.Burak Cakmak, Saudi Arabia's Fashion Commission CEO and former Dean of Fashion at Parsons School of Design – The New School, said: “This is the first international exhibition showcasing the diverse creative talent from the Kingdom and their exceptional designs r...

Riyadh-- The mixed joint naval exercise "Abdullah 8", executed by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, kicked off yesterday, with the participation of the Special Maritime Security Group in the Western Fleet and the Jordanian Special Forces.The exercise aims to improve and develop the capacity of the participating units to respond quickly to counter terrorist activities, exchange expertise in combating terrorism and handle unexploded ordnance. It also aims to raise efficiency and combat readiness and unify operational concepts between the two sides in the stages of preparation, planning, and implementation.Commander of the Western Fleet Rear Admiral Yahya bin Mohammed Asiri, confirmed that the exercise is an extension of the joint exercises between the two countries, adding that the drill include...