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. 


 


Deal signed to nurture Saudi Arabia’s creative talent

Deputy Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan signed for RUA. (SPA)
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Deal signed to nurture Saudi Arabia’s creative talent

  • The signing took place at Fenaa Alawwal, a cultural hub in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture signed a partnership with the ESSEC Business School for Riyadh University of Arts’ College of Cultural Management to nurture creative talent and promote cross-cultural exchange.

The signing took place at Fenaa Alawwal, a cultural hub in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

Deputy Minister for National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan signed for RUA, while ESSEC Business School President Vincenzo Vinzi signed on behalf of the school.

Under the partnership, ESSEC will collaborate with RUA to co-design specialized programs for the College of Cultural Management, equipping future leaders with skills to shape the evolving cultural landscape.

Founded in 1907, the ESSEC Business School is one of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, renowned for academic excellence, global reach, and a commitment to innovation and ethical leadership.

Its programs emphasize experiential learning, empowering students to make a meaningful impact across industries, the SPA reported.

RUA will offer a progressive educational framework across all levels and disciplines in the arts and culture sectors, including short courses, diplomas, bachelor’s, higher diplomas, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Further details on RUA, its programs, and international partnerships will be available on its official website, launching in the first quarter of 2026.