WASHINGTON: Senior Saudi officials took part in several events at the UN headquarters in New York City on Monday, in order to highlight the Kingdom’s efforts to alleviate Yemen’s humanitarian crisis and bring stability to the country.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief), briefed an informal meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the center’s activities in Yemen.
In a press conference following the briefing, Al-Rabeeah said: “Saudi Arabia spent over the last two years, in respect to aid and support for development, the central bank and refugees in Yemen, $8.27 billion… KSRelief has executed so far 153 projects worth $650 million.”
He added that the center operates in all regions of Yemen, including those under rebel control, and that it makes no distinction between aid recipients.
The Saudi ambassador to the UN, Abdullah Al-Mouallimi, chaired a seminar titled “Partners for a sustainable peace in Yemen.”
Participants and attendants included Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber, Yemeni Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulmalek Al-Makhlafi, Yemen’s Ambassador to the UN Khalid Yamani, its Ambassador to the US Ahmed bin Mubarak, and the UN special envoy to Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
Relations between the Kingdom and Yemen were the focus of Al-Mouallimi’s remarks during the first session of the seminar.
He provided an overview of the history of bilateral relations, including the fact that Saudi Arabia has been the biggest provider of economic aid to Yemen over the past 30 years.
He stressed the importance of reaching a political solution in Yemen based on the Gulf initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and UNSC resolution 2216.
Saudi officials highlight Yemen aid efforts at UN
Saudi officials highlight Yemen aid efforts at UN
Northern Borders rock art reveals ancient life
- Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar
- Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region contains numerous archaeological sites, reflecting a long history of human settlement dating back to early periods, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Among the most notable remains are stone structures scattered northwest of Arar.
Varying in shape, size and design, specialists believe these structures date to the end of the Neolithic period and the beginning of subsequent eras. They are thought to have been used as stone tombs to preserve the remains of the dead.
Evidence ranges from the Neolithic era to Islamic times, forming a chronological record that highlights the diversity of communities that once lived in the region and how they interacted with their natural environment over centuries.
Ajab Al-Otaibi, director general of antiquities at the Heritage Commission, said the stone structures and rock art sites in the Northern Borders region represent an integral part of Saudi Arabia’s national cultural heritage and serve as an important resource for archaeological studies and scientific research.
He highlighted the importance of surveys, documentation and protection efforts to preserve these cultural landmarks as a historical legacy for future generations.
The region is also home to several important rock art sites, such as Shu’ayb Hamer, which features a wide and diverse collection of drawings carved on natural rock surfaces, marking it as a key site that documented early human activity in the area.
The artworks depict scenes of hunting, horsemanship, dancing, daily life and social rituals. They were created using a variety of artistic styles, most notably framed and abstract forms, and produced through different techniques including incizing and pecking, both direct and indirect.
The carvings portray human figures and a range of animals, including camels, horses and gazelles, as well as some wild and predatory species that have long since disappeared.
These images provide insight into the richness of the natural environment in earlier periods and help researchers understand the evolving relationship between humans and their surroundings.
