Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
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Salman bin Sultan Arrives in Madinah to Assume his Duties as Governor

Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz in Madinah on Sunday. (SPA)

Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz arrived in Madinah on Sunday to assume his duties as governor.

A Royal Decree has been issued to appoint him as Governor of the Madinah city region.

He took the oath of office before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz last week.

Prince Salman was received upon his arrival in Madinah by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, special aide to King Salman, Prince Saud bin Khalid al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of Madinah, and several senior civil and military officials.

Prince Salman expressed his pride in his appointment and determination to meet the aspirations of the wise leadership in Madinah, which is witnessing a development renaissance in all fields.

He later visited the Prophet’s Mosque where he performed prayers at the Rawdah.



Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from French Foreign Minister

zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)
zSaudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah - File Photo/Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.


Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
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Yemen Presidential Leadership Council President Holds Talks with GCC Sec-Gen

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters
President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi - Reuters

President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi in Riyadh.

According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat, the two sides reviewed GCC-Yemeni relations and discussed the current situation in the Republic of Yemen, with particular focus on recent developments in the governorates of Hadramout and Al-Mahrah. Albudaiwi affirmed that all efforts are being exerted and supported to enhance security and stability in Yemen.

Dr. Al-Alimi commended the stances, leading role, and exceptional efforts made by the GCC states to support Yemen across various fields, contributing to enhancing Yemen’s stability and realizing its development, SPA reported.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC’s steadfast position affirming full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, headed by Dr. Al-Alimi, and its supporting entities, in their endeavours to achieve security and stability in Yemen.

He also underscored the GCC’s support for reaching a comprehensive political solution in accordance with the three references, in a manner that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence.


No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
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No Damage as Quake Strikes Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region 

No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)
No damage was reported from the earthquake. (SPA)

An earthquake struck Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) Tariq Aba Al-Khail said no damage casualties were reported in the 4.0-magnitude quake.

The earthquake resulted from tectonic stresses from the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian geological plates in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, which activated existing faults in the Earth's crust in Eastern Region of the Kingdom, he said.