Riyadh, Beijing sign cooperation deal on judicial matters

Saudi Arabia Deputy Minister of Justice Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al-Saif with his Chinese counterpart Chung Chungwa at the signing ceremony in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Updated 22 October 2018
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Riyadh, Beijing sign cooperation deal on judicial matters

  • Saudi Arabia considers itself an essential partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which will have a great economic and social impact on the world

JEDDAH: The Saudi Justice Ministry on Sunday signed a memorandum of cooperation with China to share and exchange information and experiences in the field of the judiciary. 

Saudi Deputy Minister of Justice Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed Al-Saif said the measure will help strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields. 

The two sides agreed to establish the basis for cooperation in the area of ​​legislation, legal dissemination and dissemination of legal knowledge, management of notaries, institutional operational management and technical support, and capacity-building for judicial administration officials.

Since the establishment of ties, the relations between the two countries have witnessed sustained development.

Saudi Arabia considers itself an essential partner in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which will have a great economic and social impact on the world.

There are hundreds of Saudi students in Chinese universities, and the Kingdom has opened a branch of the King Abdul Aziz Public Library in Beijing to encourage exchanges between scholars, researchers and students in both countries.


King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. (SPA)
Updated 27 December 2025
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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

  • Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom

RIYADH: The 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is drawing record numbers of international tourists, solidifying its reputation as a premier cultural and heritage event in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. According to its organizers, more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries have already visited.

The festival combines a rich array of cultural and entertainment programs that introduce visitors to the world of camels, from their various breeds to their significance in Saudi heritage.

Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom.

Many visitors have expressed admiration for the quality of the festival’s organization and the hospitality they received, with some describing it as a “living museum,” the report said.