GENEVA: Saudi Arabia told the United Nations top human rights body on Monday that it was investigating the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate last month with a view to prosecuting the perpetrators.
Bandar Al Aiban, President of the Human Rights Commission of Saudi Arabia who headed the government delegation at a regular review of its record, said in a speech to the UN Human Rights Council that King Salman had instructed the public prosecutor to “investigate the case according to applicable laws and to bring perpetrators to justice.”
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Saudi Arabia tells UN rights body Kingdom will prosecute Khashoggi murders
Saudi Arabia tells UN rights body Kingdom will prosecute Khashoggi murders
- Saudi Arabia told the UN top human rights body that it was investigating the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
- King Salman had instructed the public prosecutor to “investigate the case according to applicable laws and to bring perpetrators to justice”
Saudi Arabia’s heritage, wildlife take spotlight at falcon festival
- Visitors can explore interactive displays on habitat protection and the ecological importance of falcons, blending modern technology with authentic Saudi traditions to promote environmental stewardship
RIYADH: The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority is taking part in the 10th Northern Borders Falcon Festival, held in Turaif governorate from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, celebrating cultural heritage and promoting environmental conservation.
A centerpiece of the exhibition is the ancient craft of Sadu, with local artisans showcasing traditional weaving that reflects the reserve’s cultural identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
By empowering families in the cottage industry, the authority aims to preserve this living legacy as a vital part of national heritage, the SPA added.
The pavilion also highlights the authority’s ecological achievements, including the reintroduction of the Arabian oryx, sand gazelle, ibex and houbara bustard.
Visitors can explore interactive displays on habitat protection and the ecological importance of falcons, blending modern technology with authentic Saudi traditions to promote environmental stewardship.
In collaboration with the Saudi Falcons Club, the festival features more than 700 participants, including professional, elite and international falcon owners, as well as local amateurs. The competition spans 18 rounds, with total financial prizes exceeding SR1 million ($266,000).
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