Saudi Arabia, Malaysia sign deal to help combat corruption

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Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission signed an agreement on combating cross-border corruption. (SPA)
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Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission signed an agreement on combating cross-border corruption. (SPA)
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Updated 17 January 2024
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Saudi Arabia, Malaysia sign deal to help combat corruption

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at combating corruption and boosting joint cooperation, the authority announced on Tuesday.

The memorandum of understanding was signed by Nazaha President Mazin Al-Kahmous and MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam bin Baki in Kuala Lumpur.

The deal aims to combat corruption, help in the exchange of information in relation to crimes of corruption, and develop and strengthen the institutional capacities of both parties.

The meeting came in response to an invitation from the chief commissioner to Al-Kahmous to review the most important measures undertaken by the authority in the field of combating crimes of corruption.

Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Musaed bin Ibrahim Al-Saleem attended the signing ceremony.


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.