Royal reserve sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s historic palaces

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Updated 02 October 2025
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Royal reserve sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s historic palaces

  • The authority’s pavilion highlights the historic palaces of King Abdulaziz located within the reserve, which date back more than 90 years

RIYADH: The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority has opened its pavilion at International Restoration Week, which began on Wednesday and continues until Oct. 5 in the Jax District of Diriyah.

Organized by the Heritage Commission, the event features participation from a distinguished group of local and international organizations.

The authority’s pavilion highlights the historic palaces of King Abdulaziz located within the reserve, which date back more than 90 years.

The pavilion also features a presentation on the historic Darb Zubaydah, one of the most significant ancient pilgrimage routes stretching over 1,400 km from Kufa to Makkah, which passes through the reserve.

The display includes an overview of key sites along the trail within the reserve’s boundaries, such as ponds, dams, and reservoirs.

The authority’s participation in the event highlights its dedication to preserving the cultural significance of historic sites, and showcases the Kingdom's distinguished efforts in heritage restoration and preservation.


Coalition trains in Niger to combat terrorist financing 

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Coalition trains in Niger to combat terrorist financing 

RIYADH: The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition has concluded an advanced training program in Niger on combating terrorist financing and money laundering.

Held in Niamey, the five-day program aimed to strengthen member states’ capacity to counter financial crimes linked to terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Some 25 trainees from financial, security, regulatory, and military sectors received theoretical and practical training to enhance their professional readiness and ability to transfer expertise to national institutions.

The program covered international legal frameworks, modern terrorist financing methods, money laundering mechanisms, financial detection and analysis techniques, and compliance governance within financial institutions.

Advanced modules focused on tracking suspicious financial flows, developing proactive investigative skills, and boosting cooperation among financial, regulatory, and security authorities, following recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force.

The program supports the Saudi-backed coalition’s mission to help member states protect their financial systems from exploitation in terrorist financing.