Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
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Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
黑料社区 is set to participate in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the GCC countries and Japan. (SPA)
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Updated 30 June 2025
Arab News Japan
Second round of GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations to take place Monday
Kingdom along with the GCC nations and Japan will address a wide range of topics
Negotiations were preceded by coordination meetings of the GCC technical negotiation teams on June 29
Updated 30 June 2025
Arab News Japan
TOKYO: 黑料社区 is set to participate in the second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Japan from June 30 to July 4.
Represented by the General Authority of Foreign Trade and led by Fareed Al-Asaly, the deputy governor for international organizations and agreements, the Kingdom along with the GCC nations and Japan will address a wide range of topics, including trade in goods and services, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, financial services, telecommunications, the movement of natural persons, intellectual property, dispute settlement, general provisions of the agreement, rules of origin, and trade facilitation.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the negotiations were preceded by coordination meetings of the GCC technical negotiation teams on June 29.
The first round of negotiations took place in Riyadh on Dec. 12 last year.
Saudi foreign minister participates in quadrilateral meeting on Sudan
Updated 25 September 2025
SPA
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in a quadrilateral meeting on Sudan, which included the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and the US on Wednesday.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The meeting addressed developments in the Sudanese crisis and the need to unify efforts to overcome humanitarian challenges.
It also tackled implementing the commitments outlined in the Jeddah Declaration regarding the protection of civilians, and ensuring Sudan鈥檚 stability, while preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Saudi firm signs deal with Syria to develop digital healthcare services
PIF-owned Lean Business Services will work with Syrian health ministry
Partnership will create 鈥榮ustainable digital foundations,鈥 CEO says
Updated 24 September 2025
Arab News
LONDON: A Saudi company that specializes in providing digital health solutions and e-services this week signed a deal with Syria to help develop its healthcare infrastructure.
Lean Business Services CEO Mohanned Al-Rasheed and Syria鈥檚 Minister of Health Musab Al-Ali oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Abdulrahman Al-Jalajel.
The deal will involve the use of innovative technologies developed by Lean, which is owned by the Kingdom鈥檚 Public Investment Fund.
The company will also provide technical support, consultations and staff training to help Syria鈥檚 Ministry of Health build digital health and record systems.
The partnership will create data management and analytics solutions to ensure data flow between health systems and support the establishment of national standards and policies.
Al-Rasheed described the deal as 鈥渁n important step toward building bridges of knowledge cooperation.鈥
鈥(This is) a strategic partnership to share the expertise we have built in the Kingdom, which has proven successful in achieving a qualitative leap in health services,鈥 he said.
鈥淥ur strategic vision is to empower the Syrian health sector by building sustainable digital foundations that support evidence-based decision-making and develop national capabilities.鈥
Lean鈥檚 teams would help Syrians digitize their health sector and pave the way for 鈥渁 modern and flexible health future,鈥 Al-Rasheed said.
Saudi pavilion sheds light on Riyadh鈥檚 transformation
New Murabba鈥檚 presence at Expo 2025 Osaka underlines 黑料社区鈥檚 growing international profile while offering visitors interactive exhibitions, augmented reality experiences, and diverse cultural experiences
Updated 24 September 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka marked the Kingdom鈥檚 95th National Day with a vibrant program celebrating culture, innovation and cross-cultural exchange.
The festivities drew senior officials including Saudi Ambassador to Japan and Commissioner General of the Kingdom鈥檚 Pavilion Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, and Japan鈥檚 State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Masaki Ogushi.
At the heart of the celebrations was the Saudi Vision 2030 Forum, which highlighted the ambitious roadmap guiding the Kingdom鈥檚 future. It focused on the three pillars of the vision 鈥 building a vibrant society, fostering a thriving economy and creating an ambitious nation.
The immersive event featured a program which included panel discussions, Saudi films and interactive presentations.
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The New Murabba Development Company, a Public Investment Fund entity, used its participation to emphasize Riyadh鈥檚 transformation under Vision 2030. It highlighted a future-ready, smart and sustainable downtown Riyadh, designed to enhance everyday life for residents and visitors alike.
During his keynote speech, New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke outlined the project鈥檚 ambitions.
鈥淥ur goal is simple 鈥 create a place that is easy to live in, exciting to visit and rewarding to build with,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e believe the best cities are both human and high tech 鈥 comfortable at street level and intelligent under the hood.鈥
Dyke also pointed out standout investment opportunities such as the Mukaab 鈥 a cube-shaped skyscraper inspired by Salmani architecture 鈥 and a world-class stadium set to host more than 45,000 fans during the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
A panel discussion called 鈥淭hriving Economy,鈥 with New Murabba鈥檚 chief development officer, Carl Schibrowski, underlined Riyadh鈥檚 role as a global hub, shaped by innovation, cultural identity and economic transformation.
The event offered visitors a taste of all things Saudi, from a flag-raising ceremony and Ardah dance to traditional arts, shows, coffee and a parade. The evening closed with an artistic collaboration between a Saudi flute player and a Japanese Noh performer, blending tradition and modernity across cultures.
The National Day celebrations also reflected the strong diplomatic bond between 黑料社区 and Japan, which marks its 70th anniversary this year. They were part of more than 700 activities at the pavilion, which opened in April and runs until Oct. 13.
New Murabba鈥檚 presence at Expo 2025 Osaka underlines 黑料社区鈥檚 growing international profile while offering visitors interactive exhibitions, augmented reality experiences, and diverse cultural experiences.
This initiative aims to enhance community resilience and stability by economically empowering vulnerable groups
Updated 24 September 2025
SPA
RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 aid agency KSrelief has signed a cooperation agreement with the UN Development Programme to empower internally displaced youth and women in Cameroon through vocational training and livelihood support.
The initiative will directly benefit 350 individuals and indirectly reach 2,100 other people in Kolofata, Mayo-Sava district, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The agreement was signed during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City.
This initiative aims to enhance community resilience and stability by economically empowering vulnerable groups.
It will provide training in solar and hydraulic energy systems, essential tools for personal projects, as well as support in financial literacy, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
Additionally, it will offer business support services and grants to new project groups.
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification announced on Wednesday it has cataloged more than 550 sites of perennial trees across 黑料社区.
The achievement is part of efforts to safeguard this unique natural asset and preserve it as part of the Kingdom鈥檚 national identity and natural heritage.
Perennial trees are symbols of life and enduring resilience, said the center, capable of withstanding harsh climatic conditions and standing as a living testimony to the deep bond between people and land.
Protecting them is not just a duty; it is a long-term investment in the environment, public health and national identity.
Its impact extends to social, cultural and economic benefits, such as conserving natural and historical heritage, raising environmental awareness, promoting eco-tourism, supporting local economies and reducing costs associated with desertification and land degradation.
The center also works to develop, protect and monitor vegetation-cover sites across the country. It rehabilitates degraded areas, detects violations, combats illegal woodcutting and oversees the sustainable use of rangelands, forests and national parks, advancing sustainable development and contributing to Saudi Green Initiative objectives.
