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UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
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UAE Names Al-Jaber to Head COP28 Climate Talks

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

The head of the United Arab Emirates' national oil company was named Thursday as president of this year's COP28 climate talks.

Sultan Al-Jaber, chief executive of the UAE's Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), will be the first CEO to take the role at the UN summit, the official WAM news agency reported.

"I sincerely believe that climate action today is an immense economic opportunity for investment in sustainable growth," he was quoted as saying, promising a "pragmatic" approach.

Al Jaber, the UAE's minister of industry, is also the Gulf state's special envoy for climate change and has taken part in more than 10 COP meetings.

He is CEO of Masdar, the UAE's renewable energy company, and has "played a key role in shaping the country's clean energy path", the statement said.

The UAE will host the COP28 climate talks in Dubai in November and December.

More than 70 thousand participants are expected to take part in the conference, including heads of state, government officials, international industry leaders, and private sector representatives.

They will discuss the issue of climate change, and review innovative solutions that support multilateral cooperation and climate diplomacy.

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Interior Ministry: Drug Smuggling and Trafficking Network Arrested in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
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Interior Ministry: Drug Smuggling and Trafficking Network Arrested in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior affirmed that security agencies are vigilant against all criminal schemes (SPA)

An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in the Riyadh region.

The source said Wednesday that 22 suspects were arrested, including 19 Saudi citizens, one of whom is an employee of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, as well as an Ethiopian national in violation of the Border Security Law, a Moroccan female resident, and a Yemeni male resident.

Legal procedures have been taken against them, and they have been referred to the Public Prosecution.

The Ministry of Interior said the announcement reaffirms the vigilance of the security authorities in confronting all criminal plots aimed at targeting the Kingdom and its youth through narcotics.

It stressed that the security agencies will continue to confront anyone who attempts to undermine the Kingdom's security or the safety of its citizens and residents, regardless of who they may be.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Boost Scientific and Training Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Boost Scientific and Training Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh. SPA
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Raza Naqvi in Riyadh to review relations between the two countries and discuss ways to strengthen security cooperation and coordination between their respective ministries.

Following Wednesday’s meeting, the two ministers signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance scientific, training, and research cooperation between the Saudi and Pakistani interior ministries.

The agreement aims to support the exchange of expertise and capacity building in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting and signing ceremony were attended by Saudi Acting Vice Minister of Interior Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, the Pakistani Ambassador to Riyadh, Ahmad Farooq, and several senior officials.

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Saudi FM Visits Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his visit to the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing. Photo: Foreign Ministry
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his visit to the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing. Photo: Foreign Ministry
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Saudi FM Visits Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his visit to the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing. Photo: Foreign Ministry
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during his visit to the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing. Photo: Foreign Ministry

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has visited the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing on the sidelines of his trip to China.

During Wednesday’s tour, Prince Faisal explored the museum's cultural and historical landmarks, including artifacts and exhibits that reflect key aspects of China's rich history and civilization.

Prince Faisal’s visit to China aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including cultural and civilizational exchange.