Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)ounced on Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a meeting with President El-Sisi. (SPA)
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Updated 16 October 2024
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Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi

  • Prince Mohammed, El-Sisi held discussion session in presence of delegation of both countries

RIYADH: The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt. 

During his visit, Prince Mohammed will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who received the crown prince on arrival.

The discussions will center on enhancing bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as well as addressing key issues of mutual concern.

The crown prince and El-Sisi held a discussion session in the presence of the two countries’ delegations, Saudi Press Agency reported.

They also witnessed the signing of the formation of the Saudi-Egyptian Supreme Coordination Council and the agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments between the Kingdom and Egypt.

The crown prince sent a cable of thanks to El-Sisi on his departure from Cairo.

 

 

He expressed his appreciation for the warm hospitality and reception he and his delegation received during their visit, SPA reported. 

He highlighted that the discussions held with the recipient have reaffirmed the strong ties between their two countries and their mutual desire to enhance cooperation across various fields.

The crown prince also emphasized the commitment to continued coordination on issues of common interest under the leadership of King Salman and El-Sisi and concluded by wishing the Egyptian president good health and success, and the people of Egypt continued prosperity.


Noor Riyadh 2025 draws more than 7 million visitors, wins 12 global awards

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Noor Riyadh 2025 draws more than 7 million visitors, wins 12 global awards

  • Organized under the Riyadh Art programme of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the festival showcased 60 artworks by 59 local and international artists from 24 countries

RIYADH: The Noor Riyadh 2025 festival concluded its fifth edition on Saturday after attracting more than seven million visitors and securing 12 international cultural awards, reinforcing its status as the world’s largest light art festival.

Organized under the Riyadh Art programme of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the festival showcased 60 artworks by 59 local and international artists from 24 countries. 

This year’s edition was held under the theme “In the Blink of an Eye” and featured installations across six locations in the capital, including the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Qasr Al-Hokm District, JAX District, Al-Faisaliah Tower and the King Abdullah Financial District.

Noor Riyadh received a series of global honors, including LIT Lighting Design Awards, Muse Design Awards, New York Architecture Awards and TITAN Awards. 

It also set four Guinness World Records, recognising the largest moving water-based art installation, the largest illuminated emoji, the largest artificial intelligence–powered projection mapping on a building, and the largest 3D-printed mural artwork, according to organizers.

Khaled bin Abdullah Al-Hazani, vice president of the Lifestyle Sector at the RCRC, said the festival highlighted the role of art in enhancing the urban landscape and strengthening Riyadh’s position as a global cultural destination.

The event also featured an expanded community engagement programme, with workshops, panel discussions, family activities and guided tours attracting tens of thousands of participants.

Noor Riyadh forms part of the Riyadh Art program’s wider vision to transform the Saudi capital into an open-air art gallery, with upcoming initiatives including Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026, scheduled to launch early next year.