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Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan met with his Croatian counterpart Marko Primorac at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference in Riyadh on Wednesday.
They discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation as well as prominent topics related to global economy and finance, the Saudi minister wrote on X.
He also met separately with his Indonesian counterpart, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, and Indian Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, to discuss bilateral relations.
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RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City on Thursday launched the Real Estate Balance Platform to receive applications from citizens seeking residential land in the capital.
The initiative follows directives announced earlier in the year by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to stabilize the property sector by making land available at affordable prices.
The RCRC said it aimed to provide between 10,000 and 40,000 plots annually over the next five years, priced at no more than 1,500 riyals ($400) per sq. meter, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Applicants must be Saudi citizens who are either married or over the age of 25, have lived in Riyadh for at least three years and own no other property. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 23.
Successful applicants will be required to build on their land within 10 years or risk forfeiture, with resale and transfer prohibited during that period except for mortgages used to finance construction.
The commission said that registering on the platform did not guarantee allocation. It also stressed that the platform, available at , was the sole channel for applications and that it was not represented by any intermediary.
Details and updates will be issued through official RCRC channels, with inquiries handled via its call center.
MADINAH: The governor of Madinah region on Thursday inaugurated the city鈥檚 new Central Dates Market and opened the 鈥淭hat Nakhl鈥 luxury date forum, highlighting the sector鈥檚 growing importance to the nation鈥檚 economy.
Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who also chairs the Madinah Region Development Authority, said the palm and date sector was 鈥渙ne of the strategic pillars of the national economy,鈥 the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The new market, located within the Food City project, covers more than 37,000 sq. meters in its first phase. It aims to provide a modern platform for farmers and producers, improve marketing opportunities and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, the report said.
Food City spans 1 million sq. meters and will eventually include markets for vegetables, fruit, meat and poultry. Work on the second phase of the date market is already underway.
The governor also toured the 鈥淒hat Nakhl: History and Civilization鈥 exhibition, which showcases Madinah鈥檚 heritage through photographs, inscriptions and interactive displays.
At the forum, Prince Salman honored the winners of the 鈥淭amrathon鈥 hackathon, which encourages entrepreneurs to develop tech solutions for the date sector. He also oversaw the signing of several public-private partnerships, including agreements to expand Food City鈥檚 facilities and improve operations at the new market.
A deal was also signed between Germany鈥檚 Food App and Khairat Takaful Industry to buy dates from farms run by the Takaful Charity Association, which supports care programs for orphans.
MAKKAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Makkah region has concluded a training workshop on basic first aid skills for staff at the Grand Mosque.
The workshop benefited more than 3,860 trainees and included theoretical and practical sessions on responding to common emergency situations such as fainting, shortness of breath, bleeding, and minor injuries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Participants also received hands-on training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators.
The authority ensured that the program was delivered in Arabic and Urdu, communicating essential information to staff of various nationalities to enhance their readiness to respond to emergencies.
RIYADH: The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority has announced the production of a new documentary film about Al-Arma Mountains, an environmental landmark located within the King Khalid Royal Reserve, northeast Riyadh.
Sami Al-Harbi, director of corporate communications at the authority, said the film showcases stunning panoramic footage of the Al-Arma Mountains, featuring insights from experts and researchers who discuss its particular environmental and historical significance.
He added that the film will air on Thaqafiya Channel and be available on the Shahid platform.
Al-Harbi said that this media production was part of the authority鈥檚 efforts to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable ecotourism, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
JAZAN: Jazan region has transformed into a breathtaking landscape after the recent heavy rainfall spurred the growth of various trees.
Water cascades from the mountains into the valleys, creating a picturesque scene, the Saudi Press Agency reported
The rainfall has raised hopes among local farmers for a good harvest of the region鈥檚 renowned crops, including corn, sesame, and millet.
Many visitors, hikers and nature enthusiasts are flocking to the region to explore its mountain trails and capture moments that highlight its rich biodiversity and unique terrain.
