Saudi FM meets with counterparts on sidelines of Arab League meeting in Cairo

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends an Arab League meeting in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
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An Arab League foreign ministers meeting takes place in Cairo on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Updated 11 September 2024
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Saudi FM meets with counterparts on sidelines of Arab League meeting in Cairo

  • An Arab League ministerial meeting was held in Cairo on Tuesday which Prince Faisal attended

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Tunisian and Mauritanian counterparts on the sidelines of an Arab League meeting in Cairo on Tuesday.

During a meeting, Prince Faisal and Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Nafti discussed relations between their countries and issues of common interest.

In a separate meeting, Prince Faisal and Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug reviewed ways to bolster cooperation between their countries. They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts made to address them.

Prince Faisal also participated in an Arab Ministerial Liaison Committee meeting for direct dialogue with the Syrian government.

Topics on the agenda of the meeting included strengthening the Arab role in resolving the Syrian crisis and addressing its political, security, and humanitarian consequences.

The Kingdom’s foreign minister also attended an Arab Ministerial Working Group meeting on supporting the sovereignty of Somalia. 


 


Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

Historic Jeddah Welcomes over 2 Million Visitors in First Half of Ramadan 2026. (SPA)
Updated 10 March 2026
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Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits

  • The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares

JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.

The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.

There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.

In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.