Saudi Arabia, France Eye Boosting Cultural Cooperation

Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, France Eye Boosting Cultural Cooperation

Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday. (SPA)
Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud met French Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin in Paris on Monday, and they agreed on accelerating cooperation and cultural exchange, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The announcement was part of his visit to France to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries, and to participate in the 41st session of the general conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

The Saudi minister praised the strong and strategic relations between the Kingdom and France.

He congratulated the French minister for the nomination of Audrey Azoulay for another term as director general of UNESCO for 2021-2025.

He further discussed ways to strengthen cultural cooperation between the two countries including in heritage, exchange programs and the Historic Jeddah Revival Project, in addition to research and capabilities development.



Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Heavy Rains across the Kingdom

File photo of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
File photo of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
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Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Heavy Rains across the Kingdom

File photo of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)
File photo of worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah amid rainfall. (SPA)

The Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense urged residents across the Kingdom to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to persist until Monday.

Citizens are advised to stay in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, and refrain from swimming in them.
Dust-stirring winds will blow and moderate to heavy rain may fall in Makkah and Riyadh regions, SPA reported.
Moderate to heavy rains are expected in Tabuk, Madinah, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Eastern, Hail, Qassim, Al-Baha, and Aseer regions.
Jazan Region will see light to moderate rains, while Najran Region will experience light rainfall.