Saudi Heritage Commission hosts scientific symposium in Paris

This event is a part of the commission’s endeavors to showcase the civilizational and historical elements in Saudi Arabia. (Twitter @MOCHeritage)
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Updated 10 July 2023
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Saudi Heritage Commission hosts scientific symposium in Paris

  • The symposium emphasized the global recognition received by recent archaeological discoveries made by collaborative international missions in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the permanent delegate of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO, recently hosted a scientific symposium called “Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Civilizations.”

A team of archaeology experts from Saudi Arabia presented the symposium at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization in Paris, France, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The symposium reviewed the vast and diverse civilizations extending across Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom’s efforts in archaeological exploration and excavation.

It also reviewed the most prominent stages of development in the interest in antiquities in Saudi Arabia over more than five decades.

The symposium emphasized the global recognition received by recent archaeological discoveries made by collaborative international missions in Saudi Arabia.

The forum also covered the ongoing and noteworthy archaeological projects currently underway.

This symposium is part of the efforts by the commission to showcase the Kingdom’s commitment to preserving cultural and human heritage at local, regional, and international levels.

This event is also a part of the commission’s endeavors to showcase the civilizational and historical elements in Saudi Arabia.

Furthermore, it aims to foster stronger ties with relevant bodies and organizations in the field of heritage and archaeology, while also showcasing the Kingdom’s projects in the preservation of cultural heritage.

 


Saudi Arabia announces new financial support to the Yemeni government

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Saudi Arabia announces new financial support to the Yemeni government

RIYADH: Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor of the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber announced that the Kingdom, under the directives of its leadership, has provided new support to the Yemeni government's budget, aimed at paying the salaries of state employees in all sectors.

In a post on X, Al-Jaber stated that this support complements a package of development projects and initiatives, amounting to SR1.9 billion, announced on Wednesday. The package includes provision of necessary petroleum derivatives to operate power plants, which will contribute to improving the living standards of people in Yemen and alleviating daily burdens on them.

Al-Jaber’s post emphasized, in particular, that all salaries of military and security forces linked to the the higher military committee linked to the Saudi led Coalition will be paid as of Sunday. 

 

The post is likely relate to Several Media reports which have suggested that disgraced former Southern Transitional Council (STC) chief Aidaroos Al Zubaidi — who has now fled Yemen — was taking advantage of military personnel and withholding salaries as means of pressure. Al-Zubaidi is wanted by the Yemeni government for acts of high treason and corruption. 

The ambassador emphasized that these steps come within the framework of supporting the Yemeni government's efforts to implement the economic reform program, which aims to achieve financial and economic stability and enhance the state's ability to meet its basic obligations.