Saudi crown prince receives telephone call from Putin

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. (SPA/AFP)
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Updated 21 July 2022
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Saudi crown prince receives telephone call from Putin

  • The two leaders reviewed the most prominent regional and international developments and efforts exerted in their regard to achieve security and stability

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince received a phone call from the president of Russia on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

During the call, Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to develop them in various fields.

They also reviewed the most prominent regional and international developments and efforts exerted in their regard to achieve security and stability.


First sighting of golden jackal in Riyadh region documented

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First sighting of golden jackal in Riyadh region documented

  • Field cameras captured images of two golden jackals within the Tanha Oasis
  • Represents the first confirmed documentation of the species’ presence within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced the first documented sighting of the golden jackal (Canis aureus) within the reserve in the Riyadh region.

A total of 103 cameras were deployed across diverse habitats within the reserve, covering both the Riyadh and Eastern regions, to document large and medium-sized mammals that are difficult to observe through traditional methods due to their elusive behavior and rarity.

The field cameras captured images of two golden jackals within the Tanha Oasis.

This represents the first confirmed documentation of the species’ presence within the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve and, more broadly, in central Saudi Arabia.

The Tanha Oasis features an artificial lake filled with fresh water and is surrounded by native plants, including Sidr and acacia trees, creating an environment that attracts diverse wildlife, including mammals and birds.