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Riyadh: – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s regret over the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a draft resolution accepting full UN membership of the State of Palestine.

MoFA said in a press release stressed that obstructing the acceptance of full membership of the State of Palestine in the UN contributes to perpetuating the intransigence of the Israeli occupation forces and their continued violations, with impunity, of international law, and does nothing to bring the desired peace closer.

MoFA renewed the Kingdom’s demand that the international community assume its responsibility to stop the Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza Strip, and support the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to establish their state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and other relevant international resolutions.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation pulled off a logistical feat, transforming the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center into a world-class equestrian hub in just 35 days.

This impressive turnaround ensured that the venue met the rigorous standards of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and delivered a stage befitting the prestigious Show Jumping and Dressage World Cup, which started on April 17.

The newly named “Arena” serves as the tournament’s nerve center, encompassing competition areas, spectator stands, horse stables, and a dedicated events village. The competition fields, boasting a floor weight of 2.5 tons, are a marvel of engineering – a carefully calibrated mix of fiber, light sand, and specialized materials. This innovative blend ensures optimal footing for both riders and horses, maximizing safety and performance.

Every aspect adheres to meticulously defined FEI specifications, overseen by qualified soil experts. The main competition field sprawls across 3,
400 square meters, while warm-up areas add an additional 4,600 square meters of training space.

The organizers did not overlook aesthetics either, equipping the enclosed arena with cutting-edge lighting that meets FEI requirements, including dedicated illumination for the opening and closing ceremonies. A colossal 56-square-meter screen situated in the main square ensures that spectators do not miss a single moment of the action.

Horse Haven Established:

Understanding the crucial role of equine comfort, the Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation built dedicated stables for participating horses. The state-of-the-art facility boasts a spacious 2,700 square meters and features 81 individual horse stalls, each a generous 12 square meters. These comfortable boxes are equipped with specialized flooring and a unique rotating mechanism, allowing for optimal horse movement within the confines of the stables.

The Saudi Arabian Equestrian Federation’s commitment to excellence shines through in this remarkable feat. The
rapid and meticulous preparation has laid the groundwork for a successful World Cup event, showcasing the Kingdom’s dedication to equestrian sports on the world stage.

The competition, which ends today, April 19, featured a stellar lineup of 51 riders of both genders and 60 horses, representing 24 countries.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Singapore, The Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) participated in Singapore Maritime Week 2024, held from April 15 to 19.

During the event, TGA showcased an introductory pavilion that introduced its role in the maritime transport sector and the facilities it provides to individuals and companies operating in this sector.

The authority also highlighted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s achievements in the maritime sector, including its win of membership in the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for the years 2024-2025.

Additionally, the number of Saudi sailors increased by 30% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The Kingdom was also awarded the Maritime Quality Certificate for the twenty-first century.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jizan, The land patrols of the Border Guards in Al-Arda governorate, Jazan Region, have arrested a Yemeni national attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat. Preliminary statutory procedures have been completed, and the seizures were handed over to the competent authority.

The security authorities [urge] citizens and residents to report all information available about any activities related to drug smuggling or selling to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control by calling 911 for Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region and 999 for the rest of the regions or [by] emailing 995@gdnc.gov.sa. All calls are treated confidentially.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh: The Saudi Futsal National Team defeated Australia 4-2 today at the Bangkok Arena in the Group B matches of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024, which qualifies for the World Cup in Uzbekistan.

The Saudi team will play its final match against Uzbekistan on Sunday.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Amman, Minister of Government Communications and the official spokesman for the Jordanian government Dr. Muhannad Mubaideen said that his country will not allow it to be a battlefield for anyone.

In a press statement today, he said: ”Jordan is monitoring the situation closely, and no attempts to approach the skies of the country have been detected.”

He said that life in the country is going typically, and there is nothing to worry about in terms of regularity and the work process. He stressed that the sorties conducted by the Royal Jordanian Air Force are precautionary and will continue in accordance with the circumstances and data received by the Jordan Armed Forces.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Tunis, The Saudi Ministry of Education, represented by the Cultural Attaché, is participating in the 38th Tunis International Book Fair 2024. Tunisian President Kais Saied inaugurated the fair today at the Exhibition Palace in the capital city of Tunis. The event will be held from April 19 to April 28 for nine days and is being organized by the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

The ministry’s objective is to provide an informative overview of its programs and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 about education. Additionally, the ministry will showcase the Kingdom’s progress and success across various fields, including the acclaimed e-learning system, digital empowerment platforms such as “Madrasati” and “Rawdati,” and the “Back to School” and “Saudi Schools Abroad” platforms.

As part of the Saudi participation, a cultural program will be held in partnership with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission. The program will feature several Saudi academics, writers, and media figures, providing a
valuable cultural exchange and learning opportunity.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, arrived today, Friday, in the Qatari capital, Doha, to participate in the Permanent International Forum for Commercial Courts.

A statement by the media of the Judicial Council stated, ‘The Head of the Council headed a judicial delegation to participate in the Permanent International Forum for Commercial Courts, hosted by Qatar University on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. The delegation included judges Raed Hamid Musleh, Head of Nineveh Appeals, and Commercial Court judges, both Taghreed Abdel Majeed Nasser and Ibrahim Abdel Hamid and Ammar Ahmed Mustafa.’

The statement added, “The Iraqi judiciary joined the Permanent International Forum for Commercial Courts in London and participated in the annual meetings held in New York and Sydney

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Riyadh: The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham bin Saad Aljadhey, has visited the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore (HSA) which is responsible for medicines, innovative treatments and medical devices.

Aljadhey met with the CEO of the Health Sciences Authority, Dr. Choong May Ling, with whom he discussed many topics of common interest and opportunities for cooperation and integration to contribute to supporting the regulatory system at the international level.

Dr. Ling congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for achieving maturity level four (ML4) in the field of medicines and vaccines regulation, which is the highest level in the classification that can be obtained. She expressed her country’s desire to benefit from the experience of the authourity in this field.

Dr. Aljadhey met with several counterparts in the field of food control, including the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA), The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), and the Ne
w Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries. The parties discussed developments related to food safety and enhancing cooperation with those authorities.

These meetings followed the authourity’s participation in the 5th Annual Meeting of International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF), being hosted by the Republic of Singapore from 16 to 20 April.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Today, Friday, French police arrested a man carrying an explosive device and threatening to blow himself up in the Iranian consulate in Paris.

French radio “Europe 1” reported on its account on the “X” platform, “The police surrounded the Iranian consulate in Paris today, Friday, after a man threatened to blow himself up.”

The police said that they “deployed at the scene and asked the public to stay away from the area, without mentioning further details.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Islamabad, The Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence, Engineer Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, has recently paid an official visit to Pakistan, where he met with several Pakistani officials.

During his trip, the assistant minister met with Lieutenant General Asim Munir, the Commander of the Pakistani Army, Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad, the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of Pakistan, and Lieutenant General Muhammad Avais Dastgir, the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army.

The discussions between the two sides focused on various aspects of bilateral relations.

Additionally, the Saudi-Pakistani Committee met to discuss cooperation in the defense field, including the transfer and localization of technology, defense research and development, and other areas of mutual interest. These discussions were in line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Syrian News Agency (SANA) announced: ‘The Zionist entity launched a missile attack at dawn today, Friday, from the direction of northern occupied Palestine, targeting air defense sites in the southern region of Syria.’

It added: ‘The aggression led to material losses.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency