RIYADH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and the King Abdulaziz University recently signed an agreement for the development of cooperation programs.
Prince Sultan bin Salman, SCTH president, and Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Youbi, King Abdulaziz University rector, signed the agreement at the SCTH headquarters inside the Diplomatic Quarter.
Part of the agreement involves converting the Tourism Institute to the College of Tourism, to keep pace with major expansion in services and projects in the field.
Prince Sultan said that the King Abdulaziz University is one of the most important educational entities in the Kingdom.
He added that there are other paths of cooperation between the SCTH and the university with regard to education and training in the fields of cultural heritage, tourism, training and qualification of investors, in addition to programs of archaeological explorations. He added that discussion is afoot to establish an Architectural Heritage Center, in which the SCTH plans to cooperate with the university in research and studies related to urban heritage in areas adjacent to the Red Sea.
Prince Sultan indicated that the cooperation between the SCTH and the university aims for the “rehabilitation of investment entities in the fields of tourism and national heritage through training programs, taking advantage of the available expertise in the country.”
SCTH, King Abdulaziz University ink cooperation deal
SCTH, King Abdulaziz University ink cooperation deal
Saudi foreign ministry condemns Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh
- The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam
RIYADH: A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Iran’s attack on the United States Embassy building in Riyadh after preliminary assessments indicated two drones targeted the facility.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The incident caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the embassy, with no reported injuries.
Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its right to take all measures to defend itself and its interests, including the right to respond.
Reports from early Tuesday described a loud blast and visible flames at the American embassy, with black smoke rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, where many foreign missions are located.
The US Embassy issued a security alert for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam, announcing it would remain closed and that all routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments were cancelled. The shelter-in-place notice remains active, and American citizens were advised to avoid embassy premises until further notice.
The embassy also urged travelers to review the most recent Security Alerts, reconsider travel plans in case of possible disruptions, and prioritize their safety and that of their families.
