Saudi foreign minister receives UN envoy to Yemen

They also touched on the efforts to support a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Yemen. (SPA)
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Updated 05 October 2021
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Saudi foreign minister receives UN envoy to Yemen

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister received UN’s envoy to Yemen on Monday.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Hans Grundberg reviewed the Kingdom’s efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen.
They also touched on the efforts to support a comprehensive political solution to the crisis and to halt the Houthi militia’s humanitarian violations.
The meeting was also attended by Saudi ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber.


Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

Updated 30 January 2026
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Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace

  • The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship

RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.

The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.

Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.

The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.

The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.