Japan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai participates in Secretariat General of GCC meeting

Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio at the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Riyadh. (Twitter: IwaiFumio)
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Updated 18 October 2022
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Japan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai participates in Secretariat General of GCC meeting

  • Iwai held talks with the Director General of the Office of the Technical Secretariat for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade Faisal Abdullah Al-Muhaidib

DUBAI: Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iwai Fumio participated at the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Riyadh on Sunday.

Iwai held discussions with the Director General of the Office of the Technical Secretariat for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade Faisal Abdullah Al-Muhaidib.

The two discussed trade relations between Japan and other gulf states in the Middle East region.

Iwai tweeted: “Yesterday, at the headquarters of the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, I held discussions with His Excellency Mr. Faisal Abdullah Al-Muhaidib, Director General of the Office of the Technical Secretariat for Combating Harmful Practices in International Trade, on trade relations between Japan and the Arab Gulf states.”

 

 

Japan relies heavily on the Gulf states for crude oil imports and the country is working on strengthening its relations in other sectors beyond oil and energy.

Originally published in Arab News Japan.


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)
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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.