Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

This reverses a June 29 advisory ‌that had ‌urged the temporary ‌suspension ⁠of sailing and fishing ⁠boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted.

The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel ⁠operators and users to "abide ‌by ‌the maritime regulations and ‌instructions in effect, to ensure ‌the highest levels of safety and security for all trips".

However, the ministry stressed that the resumption is dependent on rigorous adherence to approved preventive controls and technical requirements.

It urged all vessel owners, maritime operators, and seafarers to fully comply with the maritime regulations and instructions.

It also underlined the need to ensure the availability of all required safety and security equipment on board vessels before and during sailing to avoid risks.



Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Indonesian President over Earthquakes Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Indonesian President over Earthquakes Victims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Sunday a cable of condolences and sympathy to Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto over the victims of the earthquakes that struck his country.

King Salman expressed his deepest condolences to the president, the families of the victims, and the Indonesian people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent the Indonesian leader a similar cable.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck six regencies on Flores on Saturday, killing at least 53 people and displacing thousands.


Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Qatari, Omani Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
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Saudi FM Discusses Regional Developments with Qatari, Omani Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (Reuters file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held on Sunday separate phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Omani FM Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Albusaidi.

They discussed the latest regional developments and the importance of continued coordination and consultation to strengthen diplomatic efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.


Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Signs Joint Executive Program to Support Vulnerable Farming Families in Gaza

Officials sign the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Signs Joint Executive Program to Support Vulnerable Farming Families in Gaza

Officials sign the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Sunday a joint executive program with a civil society organization at KSrelief’s headquarters in Riyadh to implement a project supporting farming families in the Gaza Strip.

The project will benefit 300 individuals from 75 families.

Under the program, farming families in Gaza will be supported through the rehabilitation of 75,000 square meters of agricultural land. Farmers will also be empowered to implement their agricultural projects through the provision of irrigation networks, agricultural seedlings, and essential agricultural inputs.

The program will provide beneficiaries with training on best agricultural practices, enabling the families to contribute to the provision of agricultural products and boost food security.

The program is part of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian and relief efforts through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support the agricultural sector in Palestine.

These efforts aim to empower farmers and promote sustainable agricultural development that benefits families and improves their living standards.