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King Salman Sponsors Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup

Saudi Arabia's King Salman - SPA
Saudi Arabia's King Salman - SPA
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King Salman Sponsors Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup

Saudi Arabia's King Salman - SPA
Saudi Arabia's King Salman - SPA

Under the patronage of King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Cup is set to take place this weekend at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.

Governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, will attended the event and crown the winners, as directed by King Salman.

There will be two different races with a prize of 1.5 million Saudi riyals for each.

The races continues on Saturday with the Diriyah Cup with the winner qualifying for one of the races that is part of the Saudi Cup.

This year’s event is of particular importance as it grants the winner direct qualification for the most valuable race in the world, the Saudi Cup.

The qualifying races for the Saudi Cup will be held on Friday, and they will be followed by the 1351 Turf Sprint, NEOM Cup, Manifa Cup, Riyadh Sprint Cup, and the Saudi Derby.

Horses from the GCC will also be allowed to participate in the most prestigious tournaments.

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Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 64th COPUOS Legal Subcommittee Session in Vienna

A drone view shows cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2025 REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
A drone view shows cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2025 REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
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Saudi Arabia Takes Part in 64th COPUOS Legal Subcommittee Session in Vienna

A drone view shows cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2025 REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour
A drone view shows cityscape in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2025 REUTERS/Mohammed Benmansour

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), participated in the 64th session of the Legal Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), held in Vienna, Austria, from May 5 to 16, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The session aimed to address legal issues related to space activities, including the legal aspects of the use of outer space and the challenges arising from commercial activities and space debris.

The session witnessed discussions and a general exchange of views on several topics related to the peaceful use of outer space, a review of the status and application of the five United Nations treaties related to outer space, and the definition and delimitation of outer space, in addition to various other topics.

COPUOS was established by the UN General Assembly more than 65 years ago and is headquartered in Vienna. The committee began with 24 member states and has since expanded to 102, making it one of the larger UN committees.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) serves as the committee’s secretariat.