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RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji received the newly appointed Ambassador of Palestine to the Kingdom Mazen Ghoneim in Riyadh on Monday, and wished him success in his new role.
In a separate meeting, Al-Khuraiji received the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom Orazmuhammet Charyev, the Foreign Ministry said on X.
The parties discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, along with other topics of common interest.
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RIYADH: The Cabinet on Tuesday expressed its appreciation for the positive results of the recently held High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.
The conference, co-chaired by 黑料社区 and France, was held between July 28-30 and aimed to catalyze concrete, time-bound, and coordinated international action toward the implementation of the two-State solution.
The chairs underlined the need to support Palestinian statehood, reinforce regional and international cooperation, and ensure respect for international law.
The Cabinet also welcomed announcements made by several participating countries of their intention to recognize the Palestinian state, Saudi Press Agency reported.
France, the UK, Canada, Portugal, Malta, and other countries have said they may recognize a State of Palestine at the UN in September.
The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom鈥檚 call on all UN member states to support the final declaration issued by the international conference, which constitutes a comprehensive and implementable framework for implementing the two-state solution, that would in turn achieve international peace and security and contribute to building the future of the region and its peoples.
The Cabinet is following up on the Kingdom鈥檚 comprehensive support for the State of Palestine and its people, particularly on the humanitarian front, by continuing to send shelter, medical, and food aid to the Gaza Strip through the Saudi air and sea bridges.
It also condemned in the strongest terms provocative practices by Israeli government officials at Al-Aqsa Mosque, and stresses 黑料社区鈥檚 demand that the international community halt these practices, which violate international laws and norms.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the Cabinet on the contents of letters received by King Salman and himself from the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and his meeting with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
RIYADH: A celebration of 黑料社区 heritage is underway in Diriyah with the return of the play 鈥淭erhal,鈥 which offers a visually rich and emotionally resonant expression of the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural tapestry.
Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the production of the Ministry of Culture combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling to narrate the evolving story of the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
At the heart of 鈥淭erhal鈥 is the story of Saad, a young Saudi who travels across the country鈥檚 diverse regions in search of his roots and future.
His personal journey becomes a symbolic reflection of the nation鈥檚 broader transformation and is grounded in heritage, driven by ambition, and inspired by generations past.
鈥 Held at the Mayadeen site and running until Aug. 25, the Ministry of Culture鈥檚 production of 鈥楾erhal鈥 combines live performance, cinematic visuals, and traditional storytelling.
鈥 The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom鈥檚 landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.
鈥 Tickets can be booked via webook.com.
The production seamlessly fuses the Kingdom鈥檚 landscapes with innovative stage technology, creating a captivating showcase.
Audiences are treated to dazzling acrobatics, immersive soundscapes, live music, equestrian performances, and cultural displays, including references to traditional crafts, attire and cuisine.
Building on the artistic and public success of its 2023 debut, 鈥淭erhal鈥 continues to push the creative boundaries of local theater production.
Tickets can be booked via webook.com.
MAKKAH: Craftsman Adel Al-Shehri has created a unique decorative plaque inspired by Saudi heritage and embossed with Braille writing.
His creation honors Saudi culture and embraces the concept of inclusivity, driven by a conviction that the decorative piece should be accessible to all, including the visually impaired.
The plaque, titled 鈥淢y Heritage in Braille,鈥 is designed in a traditional style that reflects the deep-rooted culture of 黑料社区.
It features a globe in its center surrounded by artistic motifs reflecting the concepts of universality.
In an interview with Arab News, Al-Shehri spoke about the inspiration behind his selected materials and design choices.
He crafted the plaque from luxurious walnut and mahogany woods, prized for their durability and rich, elegant grain.
It wasn鈥檛 easy, but through countless experiments and careful refinements, I achieved a delicate balance between tactile clarity and visual elegance.
Adel Al-Shehri, Saudi craftsman
He added subtle metal inlays to complement the aesthetics and highlight the geometric details with contemporary flair.
The plaque鈥檚 base features a stepped circular design, inspired by the shape of ancient terraces found in historical buildings in the Kingdom.
Incorporating Braille into the design proved to be a challenge for the craftsman. The reading system, which features raised dots that are read by touch, is not easy to recreate on materials like wood and metal.
Braille is usually printed on paper, but adding it to a solid surface requires extreme precision.
Al-Shehri devised a special method to achieve this, using engraving tools that enabled him to shape the Braille dots to the appropriate height (between 0.9 mm and 1.4 mm), while maintaining precise geometric spacing between the dots.
This allowed them to be read by touch without losing their meaning or interfering with the other decorative elements on the plaque.
鈥淭his step presented both a technical and aesthetic challenge. How could I create a language that is read by touch and integrate it into a plaque meant to be admired visually?
鈥淚t wasn鈥檛 easy, but through countless experiments and careful refinements, I achieved a delicate balance between tactile clarity and visual elegance,鈥 he said.
Al-Shehri said that the true purpose of his work is to carry a profound humanitarian message: Art should be accessible to all.
He hopes that his pioneering approach will inspire artists across the Arab world to embrace inclusivity in their work.
RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Ambassador to South Africa Faisal Al-Harbi recently received Pakistan鈥檚 High Commissioner to South Africa Malik Farooq.
During the meeting, the two sides 鈥渄iscussed matters of mutual interest and ways to enhance relations between the Kingdom and Pakistan,鈥 the embassy wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Saudi Ambassador to Brazil Faisal Ghulam recently received UN Development Programme Representative Claudio Providas.
They reviewed the organization鈥檚 activities in Brazil.
RIYADH: Family and friends of Mohammed Al-Qasim, the 20-year-old Saudi student who was stabbed to death in Cambridge, UK on Friday, have been sharing their condolences and memories online.
His relatives have also set up a fundraiser to provide families in need in 黑料社区 with clean water as a tribute. At the time of writing it had raised more than SR30,000 ($8,000).
Al-Qasim was on a 10-week placement at the EF International Language Campus in the city when he was killed. Two men from Cambridge have been arrested on suspicion of murder and assisting an offender.
Al-Qasim鈥檚 uncle, Majed Abalkhail, said on X that his nephew鈥檚 death 鈥渉as been a huge shock for all of us 鈥 especially since Mohammed came to Cambridge as a student, carrying nothing but dreams and hopes for the future.鈥
鈥淲e truly hope 鈥 that this will be the last such tragedy, and that full justice will be served, with everyone responsible held fully accountable. May Allah have mercy on Mohammed and grant him the highest place in paradise.鈥
Abalkhail described his nephew as 鈥渁 young man raised upon goodness, and our hearts still weep over his loss.鈥
Al-Qasim鈥檚 sister, Jana, wrote on X that he was 鈥渁 man worth a thousand men, the true meaning of support, strength, and dignity.鈥
鈥淚 never knew the taste of fear for a single day, because I knew Mohammed was my backbone and my support after Allah,鈥 she said.
鈥淲ith the magnitude of his pride and love for me, I was proud of him and loved him many times more. Since our childhood, I would hear that brothers often annoy, quarrel, and fight with their siblings, but by Allah, he never raised his voice at me once, and I never saw from him anything but kindness and love.鈥
Another sister, Thekra, said: 鈥淥 Allah, your servant Mohammed Al-Qasim was the best of brothers. Kind, gentle, and fearful of you among us. He never once raised his voice since the day my mother gave birth to him until you took him back to you.鈥
Abdallah Al-Matrafi, who described himself as a neighbor of the family, said on X that Al-Qasim鈥檚 鈥渓ate father, his brothers and his sons are among the finest people we have known in manners, character, appreciation, respect, and good neighborliness.鈥
鈥淭o this day, we remember them fondly, and we will continue to do so for the rest of our lives.鈥
Professor Fahad Al-Olayan said: 鈥淢ay Allah have mercy on Mohammed. I was honored to have him as one of my students at the university last semester. He was a hardworking student, eager to learn.鈥
Nawaf Al-Darrab, a friend of Al-Qasim, said he knew the young man to be 鈥渃lose to Allah 鈥 always smiling, committed to his prayers, and forgiving toward everyone.鈥
鈥淯ntil we meet again, my beloved and my brother, in the highest paradise with the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous 鈥 what an excellent company they are.鈥
In a public statement, his family described Al-Qasim as a 鈥測oung man brimming with enthusiasm, with chivalry, and courage,鈥 and said he was 鈥渢he family鈥檚 charisma鈥 and 鈥渉is father鈥檚 support.鈥
鈥淗e was the most compassionate person to ever visit a mother鈥檚 heart,鈥 they said.
The fundraiser set up in Al-Qasim鈥檚 name can be found at https://ehsan.sa/donationcampaign/details/1828254.
