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Saudi Arabia Wins UNESCO Executive Board Seat

The Saudi Minister of Culture during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Paris
The Saudi Minister of Culture during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Paris
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Saudi Arabia Wins UNESCO Executive Board Seat

The Saudi Minister of Culture during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Paris
The Saudi Minister of Culture during his meeting with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in Paris

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz for their limitless support to culture and art.

He congratulated on Wednesday the Saudi leadership on Saudi Arabia's election to the executive board of UNESCO for 2019-2023.

“We look forward to working together with our partners to promote peace through education, science, culture and the arts,” said the minister, who is also Chairman of the Saudi National Commission for Education, Science and Culture.

“This confirms the Kingdom’s international status and its role in building peace and contributing effectively to the establishment of the principles of culture and science.”

The Saudi Minister of Culture earlier this week met with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on the sidelines of the International Forum of Ministers of Culture 2019 in Paris.

During the meeting they discussed ways of cooperation between UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture in the fields of science, culture, arts and heritage.

Prince Badr also inaugurated the Saudi cultural exhibition at the UNESCO headquarters with the participation of a large number of culture ministers.

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Thick Fog Disrupts Some Flights on One of the UK’s Busiest Weekends for Travel

Pedestrians cross the Millennium Bridge as a red London bus passes over Blackfriars Bridge with Tower Bridge disappearing into the fog behind on the River Thames in London on December 27, 2024. (AFP)
Pedestrians cross the Millennium Bridge as a red London bus passes over Blackfriars Bridge with Tower Bridge disappearing into the fog behind on the River Thames in London on December 27, 2024. (AFP)
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Thick Fog Disrupts Some Flights on One of the UK’s Busiest Weekends for Travel

Pedestrians cross the Millennium Bridge as a red London bus passes over Blackfriars Bridge with Tower Bridge disappearing into the fog behind on the River Thames in London on December 27, 2024. (AFP)
Pedestrians cross the Millennium Bridge as a red London bus passes over Blackfriars Bridge with Tower Bridge disappearing into the fog behind on the River Thames in London on December 27, 2024. (AFP)

Travelers flying to or from the UK faced further disruptions Saturday as thick fog and low visibility restricted air traffic on one of the year's busiest weekends.

Gatwick Airport in London warned that some flights may be delayed throughout Saturday and apologized for the inconvenience. Flights were delayed by up to three hours late Friday because of poor weather conditions, and at least 40 flights from the airport, mostly short haul to Europe, were delayed Saturday morning.

Heathrow Airport, one of Europe's busiest, also advised passengers to check with their airlines regarding potential delays.

The UK's weather forecasters, the Met Office, said thick fog patches could reduce visibility to just 100 meters (328 feet) in some areas across the country. It said travelers should allow “a little bit longer” for journeys and warned drivers to be extra careful.

Conditions are expected to improve Sunday, the Met Office said.

The country's main air traffic control organization said the restrictions would remain in place in areas with low visibility.

“Restrictions of this sort are only ever applied to maintain safety," it said. “Our teams are working closely with the airports and airlines to minimize disruption.”

The restrictions came at a busy time of year when many people travel following the Christmas holiday and ahead of the New Year.