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Saudi Arabia Selected as Member of UN AI Advisory Body

The United Nations headquarters is seen during the 75th annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, in New York, US, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
The United Nations headquarters is seen during the 75th annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, in New York, US, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
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Saudi Arabia Selected as Member of UN AI Advisory Body

The United Nations headquarters is seen during the 75th annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, in New York, US, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
The United Nations headquarters is seen during the 75th annual UN General Assembly high-level debate, in New York, US, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the selection of Saudi Arabia to the UN Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which consists of 39 members representing government and private and civil-society organizations and the academic community from around the world.

Shura Council member Dr. Latifa bint Mohammad Al-Abdulkareem will represent the Kingdom at the UN AI Advisory Body.

The secretary-general said in a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York that the members of the High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence come from various backgrounds in terms of gender, geography, and age, bringing wide range of perspectives to the task.

The Kingdom hosted a consultative meeting during the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) in 2022, on the establishment of the UN Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence.

The proposal to establish the body was made in 2020 as an initiative of the UN chief and part of the digital cooperation roadmap to conduct analysis and provide recommendations on international governance of AI.

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Saudi Arabia Says Destroyed 3 Ballistic Missiles Fired Towards Riyadh, Eastern Region

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Says Destroyed 3 Ballistic Missiles Fired Towards Riyadh, Eastern Region

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki stated Thursday that air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh.

Saudi air defenses also intercepted and destroyed a missile targeting the Eastern Region.

Saudi civil defense had earlier issued warnings for "potential danger" in Riyadh, Kharj and the southern city of Najran that were lifted shortly afterwards.

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Saudi, Yemeni FMs Discuss Houthi Attacks and Support for Yemeni Government

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi, Yemeni FMs Discuss Houthi Attacks and Support for Yemeni Government

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba.

They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments in Yemen, including the terrorist Houthi militia's continued attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

They further discussed efforts to support the Yemeni government in carrying out its duties to strengthen security and stability and ease the suffering of the Yemeni people.

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King Salman Appoints Al-Maiouf Deputy Head of Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
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King Salman Appoints Al-Maiouf Deputy Head of Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal decree appointing Sheikh Abdulmohsen Al-Maiouf as deputy head of the Board of Grievances for judicial affairs.

Dr. Al-Maiouf is a distinguished judicial and administrative figure with academic qualifications and extensive experience. He holds a doctorate degree in Islamic jurisprudence and comparative law.

Al-Maiouf has advanced through various positions within the Board of Grievances, serving in administrative and commercial departments and administrative appeals courts before eventually assuming the presidency of the Technical Affairs Office.

He has also served on numerous supervisory and governmental committees. He made outstanding contributions in the field of reviewing draft laws, regulations, and agreements, and participated in legal conferences and forums at both the Saudi and international levels.