GCC keen to enhance ‘security, stability’ in Balkans

Jasem Albudaiwi. (SPA)
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Updated 12 March 2023
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GCC keen to enhance ‘security, stability’ in Balkans

  • Albudaiwi pointed out the importance of strengthening cooperation in areas of common interest

RIYADH: The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Albudaiwi, on Sunday met the Bosnia and Herzegovina envoy to Saudi Arabia, Muhamed Jusic, in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they discussed relations between the GCC and Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with other regional and international issues.

Albudaiwi pointed out the importance of strengthening cooperation in areas of common interest. And he noted the council’s commitment to helping maintain security and stability in the Balkans through adherence to UN resolutions and peace treaties.

Separately, Albudaiwi met the Dutch ambassador to the Kingdom, Janet Alberda, and emphasized the need to further strengthen relations between the Netherlands and Gulf nations as well as the strategic partnership between the GCC and the EU.

He also held talks with the Swedish ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Petra Menander, discussing regional and international matters, and cooperation priorities in various fields through the 2022 to 2027 joint work program with the EU.

The meetings were attended by the GCC’s assistant secretary-general for political affairs and negotiations, Abdulaziz Aluwaisheg.

 


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.