GCC secretary general receives Greek ambassador to Saudi Arabia

The meeting focused on Gulf-European relations and enhancing Greek-GCC bilateral ties. (Supplied)
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Updated 22 December 2025
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GCC secretary general receives Greek ambassador to Saudi Arabia

  • Al-Budaiwi congratulated Varvarigou on her appointment as ambassador and wished her success in her new duties

RIYADH: Jasem Al-Budaiwi, the Gulf Cooperation Council’s secretary-general, received the Ambassador of Greece to Saudi Arabia Katerina Varvarigou in Riyadh on Sunday.

The parties looked at Gulf-European relations and bilateral ties between the GCC and Greece, along with ways to enhance them. 

Al-Budaiwi congratulated Varvarigou on her appointment as ambassador and wished her success in her new duties, the General Secretariat reported.

 


Ramadan worshippers flock to Mount Al-Rumah before Maghrib

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Ramadan worshippers flock to Mount Al-Rumah before Maghrib

RIYADH: Muslims have been flocking to Mount Al-Rumah in the north of Madinah, about 4 km from the Prophet’s Mosque, ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer.

The site, which is about 180 meters in length, is a significant historical landmark and a destination for those seeking to learn about the Battle of Uhud, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The mount offers visitors a view of the position where archers were stationed during the battle.