Dhusamareb (HOL) — As she nears the end of her tenure later this month, the United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, Catriona Laing, highlighted progress and set forth ambitious objectives for the country’s future, with a focus on women’s rights. During her visit to Galmudug, Laing celebrated crucial developments and spoke about the UN's ongoing commitments to the region’s advancement.
RIYADH: Al-Baha is a region of the Kingdom blessed with a rich legacy of ancient architecture, with heritage lodges playing a big role in luring tourism to the city. According to the Saudi Press Agency, heritage lodges or guesthouses in the region play an important role in attracting more investment. They provide local and international visitors with a look into the past, a taste of a simpler time that many people long for.
RIYADH: In Ahlam Gallery’s latest solo exhibition, Swiss painter Vlad Pocol examines the ties that link past, present and future — with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 as a reference point. “If you could explain your artworks in one word, what would it be?” one listener asked. “Intuition,” Pocol replied, explaining the basis of his first show in the Kingdom.
JEDDAH: The Jeddah Historic District Program and Cruise Saudi have agreed to work together to increase the number of international cruise visitors to the city while preserving its cultural and historical integrity. The program, established in 2018 under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, oversees various initiatives within the so-called Historic Jeddah region with the aim of promoting it as a cultural center.
TAIF: Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud received the Ambassador of Vietnam to the Kingdom Dang Xuan Dung on Sunday. The Vietnamese ambassador praised the development and prosperity in the Kingdom. He also expressed his admiration for Taif’s evolution and the region’s various crops, including its roses.
RIYADH: Various experts recently took part in a virtual meeting to consider the role of biennales in visual art. The event was organized by the Visual Arts Commission as part of its ongoing review of the sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Biennales are large-scale exhibitions held every two years that provide a platform for artists to engage with specific themes. The meeting outlined the criteria for artist participation, focusing on career robustness and foundational achievements.
Dmitry Peskov said that the new structure of the Russian executive branch places the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, previously under control of the Russian Defense Ministry, under direct subordination of the Russian presiden
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Vanuatu’s business sector is urgently calling on the Government to restore business confidence by restoring confidence in Air Vanuatu, reviewing air service agreements, and providing better communication and clarification to businesses severely affected by the collapse of the national airline.
The former General Manager (GM) of the Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF), who was among the 25 individuals pardoned by the President, said he is grateful for the opportunity and looks forward to making a fresh start.
The two Vanuatu tugboats detained by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on April 30, 2024, have been cleared and departed from Darwin for Vanuatu.
The Vanuatu Government is fully supporting Air Vanuatu in addressing its current crisis.
The Opposition group through the Leader of Opposition, Member of Parliament (MP) for Malekula, Gracia Shadrack lodged yesterday afternoon Police complaints with the Commissioner of Police.
RIYADH: Units from the Saudi Armed Forces are participating in the Eager Lion military drill, held in Jordan from May 12-23, with the involvement of the armies of 31 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The head of the Saudi Armed Forces Education and Training Authority, Maj. Gen. Adel Al-Balawi, explained that the exercise aims to exchange expertise and train on planning and implementing joint operations and missile air defense operations, as well as implementing counter-terrorism and maritime security operations to confront regional threats.
RIYADH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi inaugurated the work-family balance initiative on Sunday, organized by the Al-Mawaddah Association for Family Development under the slogan “Balance Your Life.” The initiative began in the presence of Mohammed Al-Radi, the association’s general manager, along with several of the organization’s members, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
RIYADH: The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence is participating in providing technical and digital services for the Makkah Route Initiative, a program under the Ministry of Interior’s Pilgrim Experience Program which aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives. Engineers and technicians are operating across Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye, and Ivory Coast, integrating them with the authority’s systems, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
RIYADH: The Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom Fumio Iwai awarded Saudi manga artist Samah Kamel with the 17th Japan International Manga Award’s Special Encouragement Award at a ceremony held at the Japanese Embassy in Riyadh. Kamel, a regular creator for Manga Arabia, expressed her joy at winning the prize for her work “Taif” about the challenges facing parents of children on the autism spectrum, and the various ways autistic people can be accommodated and integrated into society.
RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority will host the third Global AI Summit from Sept. 10 to 12 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, president of SDAIA, highlighted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s dedication to advancing the national data and artificial intelligence agenda, aiming to bolster the Kingdom’s global presence in these fields.
News reports about a recent assassination attempt on Mohammed bin Salman appear to have been false – but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen Read Full Article at RT.com
There were some scary moments for several people on a northern Ontario highway caught on video Thursday after a chain reaction following a truck fire.
A wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., that forced thousands to flee their homes grew almost 800 hectares overnight Saturday, according to officials.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says a 40-year-old man from Montreal is facing charges following a suspected drone drop of unauthorized items at the Millhaven Institution.
Emergency aid and rescue teams struggled on Sunday to reach areas of northern Afghanistan hardest hit by flash floods that killed hundreds, AFP journalists saw. Heavy rains caused flash flooding in several provinces in Afghanistan on Friday. Northern Baghlan was the worst impacted, with efforts to deliver aid hampered by destruction to roads and bridges wrought when the floods ripped through the province. In Sheikh Jalal, about a two-hour drive from Burka, one of the most devastated areas, AFP journalists saw aid trucks full of food, military vehicles, rescue workers and local residents stuck where roads had been completely washed out. The military was using heavy machinery to pave the way, as well as to free aid trucks stuck in the mud. Mohammad Ali Aryanfar, part of a team from the Turkish Hak Humanitarian Relief Association trying to deliver food to Burka, said they had been on the road since early morning Sunday but were blocked in Sheikh Jalal. «Our compatriots there (in Burka) need assistance and we pray that the road opens and we reach the area,» he told AFP. «People's houses have been destroyed and they don't have anything, they don't have shelters,» he added. The United Nations World Food Programme shared a photo on social media site X of WFP-stamped bags of flour strapped to donkeys' backs, saying it had to «resort to every alternative to get food to the survivors who lost everything» in Baghlan, as most of the affected areas were «inaccessible by trucks». The Taliban government refugees ministry said on Sunday that 315 people had been killed and more than 1,600 people were injured in the flooding in Baghlan. More than 2,600 homes have been damaged or destroyed and 1,000 cattle killed, it added. Farmland has also been swamped in the poverty-wracked nation where 80 percent of its more than 40 million people depend on agriculture to survive. WFP confirmed a toll of more than 300 dead in Baghlan to AFP on Saturday. Taliban authorities and non-governmental groups warned that the death toll could rise. About 600,000 people live in the five most severely impacted districts in Baghlan, according to NGO Save the Children. So far this year, «nearly 13,000 people in Afghanistan have been impacted by disasters caused by extreme weather, including floods and landslides», it said in a statement. The country, ravaged by four decades of war, is one of the world's poorest and, according to scientists, one of the worst prepared to face the consequences of global warming. © Agence France-Presse
The English Premier League football title race will go to the last day of the season after Arsenal returned to the top of the standings with a 1-0 win at Manchester United on Sunday.
Three persons accused of robbing a taxi operator under the guise that they wanted to use his services, have been charged by the Constant Spring police in St Andrew.
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