RIYADH: The secretary-general of the Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent Society, Dr. Saleh Al-Tuwaijri, received a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross on Friday, led by Omar Odeh, head of the regional mission for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The delegation visited the society’s new center, and was briefed on its humanitarian work.
During the visit, Al-Tuwaijri stressed the importance dealing with national societies in conflict areas to serve refugees, and of focusing coordination, especially in the Arab world, to maintain effectiveness.
Odeh stressed the need for establishing the Arab Center for International Humanitarian Law as a matter of importance for raising awareness among Arab citizens. SPA Riyadh
Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent call for coordination
Arab Red Cross and Red Crescent call for coordination
- The delegation visited the society’s new center, and was briefed on its humanitarian work
King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit
- Photographs form part of a wider collection documented by British photographer Gertrude Bell
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation has revealed archival photographs documenting King Abdulaziz’s tour of the outskirts of Basra in 1916, a visit that came at an early stage of his efforts to build regional relationships.
One of the photographs, taken by British photographer Gertrude Bell, shows King Abdulaziz standing with his men in the Basra desert, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The image reflects his early political and diplomatic engagement in the region, as he sought to strengthen ties with neighboring areas and engage with the wider Arab and international community, SPA added.
The photograph forms part of a wider collection documented by Bell, which records key developments and transformations across the Arabian Peninsula during the early 20th century.
The Basra visit holds particular significance in King Abdulaziz’s journey as a unifying leader.
Rather than crossing borders in pursuit of power, the visit reflected an approach focused on stability, cooperation and long-term regional harmony, laying the groundwork for a leadership style defined by pragmatism and openness, SPA said.
