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RIYADH: A Saudi citizen and 1,765 foreign nationals who were evacuated from Sudan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
The evacuees arrived in Jeddah on Saudi ship Amanah.
The latest evacuation brings the number of people evacuated by Saudi Arabia to 7,839 people including 247 citizens and 7,592 foreigners from 110 countries.
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
