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RIYADH: Under the patronage of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji inaugurated the ministry’s first forum on World Law Day in Riyadh on Saturday.

The event was held at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies in partnership with the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

Participants in the opening ceremony included Walid Abanmi, chairman of the center’s board; Hamed Merah, CEO of the center; Mansour Al-Yami, deputy minister of support services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Mohammed Al-Nasser, director-general of the General Administration of Legal Affairs at the ministry.

In his speech, Elkhereiji said the forum embodies a core value and a fundamental pillar of state stability and the protection of individual and community rights.

He emphasized that law is more than written texts, saying that it is an “integrated system of values and principles that guarantees justice and equality, preserves rights, and builds trust between the state and its citizens, and among states.”

Elkhereiji added that in today’s complex world, with increasing challenges and intersecting interests, international law and legal diplomacy are essential tools for resolving disputes, fostering cooperation, and achieving sustainable development.

He said that the ministry’s General Administration of Legal Affairs plays a pivotal role in representing the Kingdom internationally, safeguarding its interests, and upholding legal standards and international agreements.

Elkhereiji added that this work reflects positively on �������� and enhances its standing among nations.

RIYADH: Featuring echoes of the past and cherished memories, Salman Al-Omrani of Haql in Tabuk has transformed his private majlis to provide a glimpse into bygone days, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

His passion and dedication have led to the development of an extensive heritage collection that includes copies of the Holy Qur’an, vintage newspapers, televisions, telephones, sewing machines, cassette tapes, traditional furniture, textiles and other artifacts.

These carefully curated items reflect Al-Omrani’s efforts to preserve cultural heritage and offer visitors a chance to explore authentic mementos of the community’s history, the SPA added. 

Al-Omrani said his love for national heritage inspired him to collect the treasures so that he could introduce younger generations to the lives of their ancestors and the Kingdom’s development journey.

He emphasized his commitment to continue collecting, displaying and documenting historical tools and artifacts, along with folk poems and songs, to instill pride and strengthen cultural identity.