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Major Decisions to Develop Saudi TV Channels

Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad - Asharq Al-Awsat
Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad - Asharq Al-Awsat
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Major Decisions to Develop Saudi TV Channels

Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad - Asharq Al-Awsat
Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad - Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad has issued an edict to suspend the English channel, Saudi TV Channel 2, and merge the Eqtisadiah and Ekhbariya channel together, in the framework of the plan to develop the sectors of the Ministry of Culture and Information and its affiliated bodies to coincide with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and and its elements for promoting of the television sector.

Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad issued a decision on yesterday to suspend the transmission of Saudi TV Channel 2 and authorising the Radio and TV Corporation to prepare a plan for its developing in a way that meets the Kingdom's goals in addressing the world professionally.

The decision also included the integration of Al Eqtisadiah Channel with Al Ekhbariya Channel to support the economic side in its programs, as well as to transform the Al-Thakafiyah Channel into a public channel and develop its content in a way that meets the aspirations of Saudi viewers.

Saudi TV is expected to witness significant changes in programs and coverages in response to the developments in all sectors of this prosperous era.

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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.

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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.

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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.