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Haifa Al-Muqrin Becomes KSA’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO

Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Haifa Al-Muqrin Becomes KSA’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO

Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Princess Haifa Bint Abdulaziz Al-Muqrin was appointed permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the move.

Until her appointment on Tuesday, Princess Haifa served as the assistant undersecretary for sustainable development affairs in the Ministry of Economy and Planning, in addition to being the assistant undersecretary for the G20 affairs within the same ministry.

Muqrin also served as a lecturer at the prestigious King Saud University in Riyadh and for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), where she worked for several years on programs focused on social development and human rights.

Princess Haifa obtained her Master’s degree in Economics in 2007 from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in the United Kingdom, and a BA in Economics from King Saud University in 2000.

Saudi Arabia has won the membership of the UNESCO Executive Council for the period of 2019-2023.

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Qatar Says Helicopter Crashes after Technical Malfunction, 6 Dead

People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
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Qatar Says Helicopter Crashes after Technical Malfunction, 6 Dead

People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
People walk along the Corniche on the second day of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Doha on March 21, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Qatar said on Sunday that six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the country’s territorial waters.

The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from the crash, which took place the day before.

The Defense Ministry earlier said the helicopter had crashed after suffering ⁠a ⁠technical malfunction during routine duty.

The Interior Ministry’s statement didn’t clarify the nationality of the dead.

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MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on Southern Syria

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Israeli Strike on Southern Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the Israeli strikes targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa described the attack as a violation of international laws and norms, particularly the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

He reaffirmed full solidarity with Syria and its people against actions that undermine its sovereignty and threaten its security and stability.

Israel's military said on Friday it had struck southern Syria in response to what it called attacks against the Druze community in Sweida province.

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Saudi Interior Minister, Palestinian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Minister, Palestinian Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz received a telephone call from Palestinian counterpart Ziad Mahmoud Mohammed Hab Al-Reeh, the Saudi Press Agency said Sunday.

During the call, the two sides exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings and discussed regional and security developments.

The Palestinian minister expressed his country’s condemnation of the Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom, the Gulf states, and the region, reaffirming the State of Palestine’s solidarity with all measures taken by Saudi Arabia to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its territory and citizens.

Prince Abdulaziz expressed appreciation for these sincere fraternal sentiments, emphasizing the depth of bilateral relations and continued coordination on issues of common interest.