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Imam of the Prophet’s Mosque Honors Winners of Zambia International Quran Memorization Competition


The Imam and Sermon Performer of the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Mohsen bin Muhammad Al-Qasim, honored the winners of the 13th Zambia International Quran Memorization and Recitation Competition, held at the Islamic University in Lusaka, in the presence of the President of the Islamic University in the Republic of Zambia, Sheikh Youssef Ibrahim, along with many prominent Islamic figures.

This year’s competition saw participation from several countries, with a great turnout from memorizers of the Holy Quran who competed in various branches of the competition and excelled in the memorization and recitation of the Holy Quran.

In his speech during the closing ceremony, Sheikh Dr. Al-Qasim praised the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leadership in serving the Holy Quran and expressed appreciation for the competition’s organizers.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Al Rabeeah Meets with UN Secretary-General Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict


Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met here yesterday with UN Secretary-General Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, with whom he discussed humanitarian and relief developments for children affected by armed conflict.

Gamba praised the relief, humanitarian, and voluntary endeavors of the Kingdom, exerted through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of people in need around the world.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Venezuelan Counterpart


Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met here yesterday with Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Minister of the People’s Power for Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil Pinto, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting.

The two officials reviewed relations and ways to boost them, as well as international developments.

The meeting was attended by the Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Director General of the foreign minister’s office Abdulrahman Aldawood, and Advisor to the foreign minister Mohammed Al-Yahya.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Canadian Foreign Minister


Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met here yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Melanie Joly, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting.

The two officials discussed relations, and the latest regional and international developments.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and Director General of the foreign minister’s office Abdulrahman Aldawood.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission Uses Technology to Enrich Visitors’ Experience at Riyadh International Book Fair


The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, organizer of the Riyadh International Book Fair, has leveraged modern technologies to elevate visitors’ experience while navigating the fair pavilions and stimulate their engagement.

Through advanced technologies, visitors are offered all necessary information and enabled to take a culturally enriching journey. They are informed about the latest activities and events, and about the publishing houses participating in the fair.

An online platform makes it possible to obtain complimentary entry tickets and has incorporated numerous smart panels to aid visitors in navigating the exhibition, identifying participating publishing houses, and understanding the exhibition’s layout.

Standing out at the fair is an AI-powered robot that helps visitors find their way to the publishing houses swiftly and accurately.

Numerous publishing houses have display screens offering detailed information about available books. Some pavilions are equipped with devices for on-s
ite printing of publication, further enriching the visitors’ experience and granting access to new content.

Held at King Saud University from September 26 to October 5, the fair is open daily from 11 am to midnight; on Fridays it runs from 2 pm to midnight. It offers a wide range of cultural activities, including 200 diverse events aiming to boost the Kingdom’s cultural presence worldwide while providing support to the publishing industry and Saudi authors and writers.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Kuwait Amir congratulates Algerian Pres. on re-election

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated on a phone call Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune on his re-election as president of the brotherly country.

His Highness the Amir wished progress and prosperity for Algeria and its people.

The bilateral ties between the two countries were also touched on during the phone call.

In turn, the Algerian president thanked His Highness the Amir for his sincere sentiments, expressing appreciation for the invitation of His Highness to visit Kuwait.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

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OIC welcomes Saudi’s launching of int’l alliance for two-state solution


JEDDAH, Sept 28 (KUNA) — Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has welcomed Saudi Arabia launching of the international alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution.

In a press statement on Saturday, the Secretary General Hussein Taha called on all countries to join this historic initiative.

This initiative embodies a commitment to support efforts aimed at ending the Israeli occupation, establishing a Palestinian state and achieving just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the region, he stated.

Taha renewed his call on countries that have not recognized the State of Palestine to join the international consensus represented by the 149 countries that recognized Palestine and support its right to obtain full membership in the United Nations.

This recognition enhances the Palestinian State’s legitimacy and political and legal status and contributes to achieving the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establish
ment of their independent and sovereign state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital, he clarified.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced Friday the launching of the international alliance on behalf of Arab and Islamic countries and their European partners, stressing that all efforts will be made to achieve a just and comprehensive peace.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

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Saudi FM: int’l coalition two-state solution initiative key to Palestine state-hood


Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said an initiative launched by an international coalition for a two-state solution reflected Riyadh’s “responsibility” towards recognizing the independent Palestinian state.

Prince Faisal, addressing UN General Assembly’s session late Saturday, called on importance of respecting UN Charter and to work for long-term solution which protected civilians and end conflicts.

He said the world was managing crises instead of solving them, which was a result of selectivity in application of international law and international humanitarian law.

Saudi Arabia, he added, rejected “Israel’s heinous crimes” against the Palestinian people. “This is a chapter of the suffering of this brotherly people whose suffering lasted decades,” he added.

Prince Faisal welcomed UNGA’s resolution which qualified the State of Palestine for full UN membership, as well as welcoming decisions by the countries that recognized the State of Palestine.

He said Saudi Arabia offered more than
USD five billion worth of aid for the Palestinian people since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza Strip.

Saudi Arabia, he added, would continue its support of UNRWA to continue its services for the Palestinian people.

Prince Faisal, meanwhile, warned against the escalation in Lebanon which would not achieve security nor stability for any party, but expand the conflict in the region.

He underlined importance of stability of Lebanon and respect of its sovereignty in line with the international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Saudi Arabia, he said, took “clear steps” towards de-escalation and development in the region, citing the resumption of relations with Iran “which would positively reflect on the security and stability in the region, as well as pushing forward regional development and prosperity.” Saudi Arabia’s restoration of relations with Syria, he said, would also contribute to ultimately development and stabiliy of the region.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

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CAIT affirms importance of IT experience exchange with GCC


Acting Director General of the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT) Najat Ibrahim affirmed on Sunday the importance of exchanging experience in fields of information technology (IT) between the GCC countries.

This came in a statement by Ibrahim during the Saudi Exports Development Authority’s visit to CAIT, to explore the services provided, and other topics related to IT.

Ibrahim added that the visit comes in light of the rapid technological development that requires constant update of capabilities, which contribute to the development of the country.

For his part, the Saudi Exports Development Authority’s spokesperson Thamer Al-Meshrafi stated that Kuwait’s market is one of the most important international markets that attracts exports of products and goods.

He added that the value of Saudi exports to Kuwait in the first half of 2024 reached 3.7 billion Riyals (USD 986 million), which affirms the strong bilateral relation between both countries.

Al-Meshrafi noted that the Saudi delegations i
s on three day visit to Kuwait, visiting four government bodies and 14 companies, with the aim of offering solutions in various technological fields.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

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Gulf Air extends partnership with Thai Airways

Manama, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, announced the expansion of their longstanding partnership with Thai Airways, further strengthening their commitment to providing passengers with seamless travel options across their combined networks. This enhanced agreement will significantly increase the number of destinations available to travelers of both airlines.

Gulf Air will add 10 new destinations to its network via Thai Airways, bringing the total number of codeshare routes to 14. Thai Airways will add 6 new destinations to its network via Gulf Air, bringing the total number of codeshare routes to 8. The expanded partnership will provide Gulf Air passengers with greater access to domestic points within Thailand, as well as key cities across Asia and Australia served by Thai Airways.

The codeshare flights will offer seamless connectivity and a more convenient travel experience for passengers of both airlines. Gulf Air customers will be able to book travel to additional cities in Thailand such as C
hiang Mai, and Phuket, as well as destinations in countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.

This latest development underscores Gulf Air and Thai Airways’ commitment to continuously strengthen their collaboration and enhance the travel options available to their customers. The two airlines will work closely together to implement the expanded codeshare agreement and provide passengers with a superior level of service.

A spokesperson for Gulf Air said that the expanded partnership with Thai Airways underscores the airline’s commitment to delivering seamless and enriching travel experiences. This strategic initiative is set to enhance operational efficiency across both networks while offering passengers increased choice and convenience, providing access to a wider range of destinations across Asia and Australia through Bangkok.

THAI is pleased to collaborate with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in providing codeshare partnership which generate new revenue approach oppor
tunities for the Company. By offering new travel experience and seamless connectivity, THAI passengers are now connected to prestigious destinations which are Cairo, Kuwait City, Amman, Casablanca, Athens, and Manchester as well as other destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Africa through Bahrain. THAI is committed in continuously strengthening the collaboration with Gulf Air to enhance the travel options available for their customers.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Austrians head to polls to elect parliament, new gov’t


About 6.3 million Austrian voters will head to the polls to choose a new parliament, followed by a new government, after the end of the current five-year parliamentary term.

The polling stations opened in all nine states, from 7 am until 5 pm while the preliminary election results are expected to appear late Sunday or Monday night due to the reform of the electoral system.

Political parties focused their election campaigns on immigration and asylum, a problem that worries all Austrians.

Competing parties also focused on social guarantees and combating corruption, preserving the “European national identity”, and ways to get rid of the consequences of the war in Ukraine.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

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China’s central bank conducts reverse repos Sunday

Beijing, China’s central bank conducted 182 billion yuan (about 25.96 billion U.S. dollars) of seven-day reverse repos at an interest rate of 1.5 percent Sunday.

The move aims to keep liquidity in the banking system reasonable and ample at the end of the quarter, the central bank said.

A reverse repo is a process in which the central bank purchases securities from commercial banks through bidding, with an agreement to sell them back in the future, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Source: Bahrain News Agency