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UK, Switzerland Sign Agreement Aimed at Direct Rail Link 

A general view of a guest wearing a Union flag ahead of a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Horse Guards Parade on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Reuters)
A general view of a guest wearing a Union flag ahead of a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Horse Guards Parade on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Reuters)
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UK, Switzerland Sign Agreement Aimed at Direct Rail Link 

A general view of a guest wearing a Union flag ahead of a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Horse Guards Parade on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Reuters)
A general view of a guest wearing a Union flag ahead of a concert to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day at Horse Guards Parade on May 08, 2025 in London, England. (Reuters)

Britain and Switzerland signed an agreement aimed at establishing a direct rail link between London and Switzerland, a government statement said on Friday.

The pair will set up a working group which will work out how to overcome the commercial, technical and security impediments to running services from Britain, through the Channel Tunnel, crossing France, and onto Switzerland.

Passengers from London can travel to Europe on direct services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam currently.

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Saudi Ministry of Industry Launches Women in Mining Non-Profit Association

Saudi Ministry of Industry Launches Women in Mining Non-Profit Association
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Saudi Ministry of Industry Launches Women in Mining Non-Profit Association

Saudi Ministry of Industry Launches Women in Mining Non-Profit Association

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Tuesday the launch of the Women in Mining Association, a newly established non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Saudi women in the mining sector and enhancing their contribution to the sector’s ongoing transformation.

The initiative reflects the ministry’s commitment to fostering the growth of non-profit organizations within the industrial and mining sectors, in recognition of their vital role supporting the Kingdom’s economic and social development.

The association will develop women’s capabilities and equip them with advanced, sector-aligned skills. It aims to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment while enabling women to take on active roles in the sector’s growth.

In addition to workforce development, the association will support women-led entrepreneurial and innovative projects in mining by offering financial and technical assistance. It will also promote innovative solutions that can drive further advancement and sustainability in the sector.

The launch of this association is part of a broader effort to align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly those related to economic diversification, women’s empowerment, and strengthening national capabilities across all sectors.