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Saudi citizen, over 1,700 foreign evacuees arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Evacuees fleeing conflict in Sudan are offered food and drink. (SPA)

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Updated 04 May 2023

Arab News

May 04, 2023 22:58

Saudi citizen, over 1,700 foreign evacuees arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Updated 04 May 2023

Arab News

May 04, 2023 22:58

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.

Topics: Sudan Unrest

Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) and Amir Khan Muttaqi. (SPA)

Updated 52 min 26 sec ago

SPA

February 28, 2026 03:41

Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

They discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability

Updated 52 min 26 sec ago

SPA

February 28, 2026 03:41

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Friday from Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the call, they discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability.