Saudi leadership offers condolences to Malaysia after death of former PM

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)
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Updated 16 April 2025
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Saudi leadership offers condolences to Malaysia after death of former PM

  • 85-year-old Abdullah passed away in hospital on Monday after a lingering illness and was buried on Tuesday after a state funeral

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince sent cables of condolences on Tuesday to Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskander after the death of the country’s former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman prayed for the deceased’s forgiveness and offered their condolences to his family.

85-year-old Abdullah died in hospital on Monday after a long illness and was buried on Tuesday after a state funeral.

Abdullah became prime minister in 2003, succeeding Mahathir Mohamad who resigned after 22 years in power.

Prince Mohammed also sent another cable to current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in which he offered his condolences to the premier and the family of the deceased.


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.