Saudi, British foreign ministers discuss regional and international developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday spoke with his British counterpart David Lammy. (SPA)
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Updated 10 May 2025
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Saudi, British foreign ministers discuss regional and international developments

  • Two ministers also discussed Saudi-UK relations

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday spoke with his British counterpart David Lammy, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The two ministers discussed Saudi-UK relations, as well as regional and international developments and the efforts being made in this regard, SPA added.

The call came on the same day as Prince Faisal's meeting with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah.


Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

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Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

RIYADH: The Ugandan culture events under the Global Harmony initiative concluded on Wednesday at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones.

Organized by the ministry of media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, the two-day events attracted visitors of several nationalities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Attendees explored Ugandan culture and arts through musical performances, traditional shows, and entertainment programs featuring Ugandan artists and influencers.

Folk groups from various regions of Uganda performed traditional songs and chants, highlighting the country’s heritage.

Participating pavilions displayed traditional clothing, handicrafts, and local cuisine, reflecting Uganda’s cultural diversity, the SPA added.

Ugandan residents expressed pride in seeing their culture presented in Riyadh and introduced to the world, reinforcing the capital’s status as a growing global cultural hub.

They noted that the events offered an opportunity to promote their heritage and strengthen its presence among diverse communities.

This year’s Global Harmony initiative celebrated 14 world cultures, each representing a different community in the Kingdom. Following the Uganda culture events are Ethiopia (Dec. 11-13) and Sudan (Dec. 14–20).