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ANKARA: Members of the Saudi-Turkish Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Saudi Shoura Council met with their counterparts from Turkiye during a visit to the country.
During the meeting, held in Ankara, the two sides reviewed ways to further boost their relations and discussed other topics of common interest.
The Saudi delegation also met with Numan Kurtulmus, president of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
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RIYADH: The first day of Joy Forum 2025 kicked off Thursday at the SEF Arena in Boulevard City, bringing together global leaders, athletes, creators and decisionmakers to explore the future of entertainment and 黑料社区鈥檚 expanding role in the sector.
UFC President Dana White opened the forum in a session titled 鈥淯nconventional Pioneer,鈥 reflecting on his journey in turning combat sports into a global entertainment industry.
White praised Saudi support for boxing and combat sports, saying: 鈥淪ince Turki Alalshikh entered the world of boxing, the impact has been clear and everyone felt the difference.鈥
He highlighted the Kingdom鈥檚 role in creating new markets, innovative formats and integrated experiences that have become global benchmarks.
The second session, 鈥淕OAT Narrative,鈥 featured White alongside NBA legend Shaquille O鈥橬eal and tennis icon Novak Djokovic, discussing how sports legends evolve into platforms that build long-term legacy.
O鈥橬eal described Saudi efforts in sport as 鈥渁n exceptional achievement that changed the game,鈥 while White said the Kingdom鈥檚 backing 鈥渞evived the world of boxing and combat sports.鈥
Djokovic expressed his gratitude for being part of the forum, calling it 鈥渁 remarkable event.鈥
Entertainment executives also took the stage at the event.
WWE President Nick Khan and General Entertainment Authority CEO Faisal Bafarat discussed the Kingdom鈥檚 rapid rise as a hub for global sports entertainment.
Bafarat highlighted the historic agreement to bring WrestleMania to Riyadh Season 2027, noting that a decade ago there was no comprehensive concept of entertainment in the Kingdom.
Khan praised 黑料社区 as 鈥渙ne of the most powerful and successful鈥 WWE partners.
Sessions on film, television,and digital media showcased the Kingdom鈥檚 ambitions as a creative hub.
Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Jung-jae, and director Yoon Je-kyoon, discussed South Korea鈥檚 production model for turning local content into globally exportable intellectual property.
Writers and producers including Derek Kolstad, Terence Winter,and Alik Sakharov explored emerging production ecosystems, the role of data, and partnerships between platforms and creators.
Netflix VP Ben Amadasun highlighted the global reach of Arab content, noting the popularity of Saudi productions such as 鈥淎lRawabi School for Girls.鈥
Adnan Kayal, CEO of Entertainment & Content at Sela, said 黑料社区 was entering new creative fields daily, calling the Kingdom鈥檚 position 鈥済rowing鈥 and welcoming international collaboration.
鈥淭he story of 黑料社区 in cinema is still at the beginning. Today, the time has come to show the world the creativity and competitive power of the Saudi people,鈥 he said.
The day concluded with 鈥淪tream to Mainstream,鈥 a session on digital creators featuring MrBeast and Speed, moderated by actor Terry Crews.
MrBeast reflected on his rise to global stardom, saying: 鈥淚 focused on big ideas 鈥 sometimes crazy and unique 鈥 and set challenges that entertained people around the world.鈥
Speed hinted at a new sport, saying: 鈥淚 might create a new sport 鈥 and launch it in 黑料社区.鈥
Joy Forum 2025 continues on Friday with sessions on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, theme parks, Bollywood and intellectual property.
ABHA: Land patrols of the Saudi Border Guard in the Al-Raboah sector of the Asir region have foiled the smuggling of 23 kg of the narcotic hashish. Initial legal procedures have been completed and the seized items handed over to the competent authority.
Security patrols thwarted the smuggling of 11 kg of the narcotic qat In the Al-Aridah Governorate in Jazan Province. The smugglers have been handed over to the competent authority.
Elsewhere, authorities in the Eastern Province arrested a resident for promoting the use of methamphetamine. Legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred to the competent authority.
Security authorities urge citizens and residents to report any information they may have regarding activities related to the smuggling or promotion of narcotic drugs.
Reports can be made by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 999 elsewhere, as well as through the General Directorate of Narcotics Control鈥檚 hotline on 995, or via email.
RIYADH: The first phase of the 鈥淪ustainable Steps鈥 awareness initiative will be launched on Friday to promote responsible environmental behavior and practices.
It is supported by the Environment Fund and run in cooperation with the Rahala Association in Tanuma governorate.
The initiative aims to conduct several theoretical and interactive activities on Saturdays and Fridays to guide tourists and visitors to the governorate鈥檚 public parks and engage them in implementing best practices that contribute to preserving natural landmarks and enhancing environmental sustainability.
The Rahala Association is also working to implement the initiative in Al-Sharaf Park and Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Park in cooperation with Tanuma governorate.
鈥淪ustainable Steps鈥 is based on the principles of pre-trip planning, camping on suitable surfaces, waste disposal, reducing the effects of lighting fires, respecting wildlife and not disturbing natural components, and being considerate of other visitors.
Fawaz Al-Enezi, senior vice president of marketing and communications and official spokesperson for the Environment Fund, explained that the initiative was being implemented with the support of the fund, with the aim of raising awareness and empowering associations, civil society organizations and individuals by providing volunteer opportunities.
Al-Enezi said that the Environment Fund promoted the environmental sector in the Kingdom by enabling initiatives and supporting research and innovation in the environment sector through the Incentives and Grants Program, which included 16 tracks in various fields, with the ease of applying for support through the grants program platform on the fund鈥檚 website.
RIYADH: Saudi Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious roadmap centered on three core foundations 鈥 a vibrant society, a prosperous economy and an ambitious homeland 鈥 according to Dr. Hisham bin Saad Al-Jadhey, chief executive of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.
He said that the Kingdom had rolled out several national initiatives to realize these goals, notably the Health Sector Transformation Program, designed to strengthen public health, improve healthcare accessibility and transition from treatment-focused to prevention-oriented care.
Al-Jadhey made the remarks while participating in the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, taking place in Egypt from Oct. 15-17.
During his address, he said that 黑料社区, through its Food and Drug Authority, had launched multiple strategic initiatives to advance public health. These included cutting sugar and salt levels in food products to boost nutritional quality, eliminating hydrogenated fats and ensuring the availability of specialized medications for treating serious illnesses.
RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to the President of Kenya William Samoei Ruto after the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Odinga died at the age of 80 on Wednesday during a health visit to India.
Ruto declared seven days of national mourning and a state funeral, calling Odinga 鈥淜enya鈥檚 foremost statesman and one of Africa鈥檚 greatest sons.鈥
King Salman expressed his 鈥渄eepest condolences鈥 to Ruto, Odinga鈥檚 family, and the Kenyan people. The crown prince sent a similar cable.
