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RIYADH: Residents of 蹤獲弝け were warned on Wednesday that the country could be hit by thunderstorms and flash floods between now and Sunday.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to remain sheltered and stay away from canyons.
Many regions can expect medium-to-heavy rain, hail or strong gusts of wind, with a high risk of flooding. Forecasters predict Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Baha, Asir and Jazan will be among the affected regions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
NEW YORK: 蹤獲弝けs aid agency KSrelief co-hosted a high-level ministerial panel at the UN headquarters this week on the worsening humanitarian crises in the Middle East and Sudan.
KSrelief hosted the event, titled Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action: Collective Response to the Crises in the Middle East, with the EU and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
International leaders, experts, and officials from humanitarian organizations discussed ways to deliver lifesaving assistance to millions facing violence, hunger, and limited access to basic services in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Yemen, and Sudan.
Participants included the UN World Food Programme, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the International Committee of the Red Crescent.
Discussions highlighted the urgent need to overcome political and administrative barriers, support frontline aid workers, and secure flexible funding for relief.
The panel focused on how diplomatic efforts could open access, protect civilians, and ensure aid reaches those most in need.
Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the royal court and general supervisor of KSrelief, said: In times of crisis, humanitarian diplomacy is essential to breaking down barriers and saving lives.
We must work together, using every tool at our disposal, to reach those who rely on our help. Through partnership and determination, we can bring hope and dignity back to people across the region.
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib emphasized the scale of the challenge.
We remain steadfast in our efforts to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable around the world. Over 305 million people need humanitarian assistance.
The humanitarian disasters in Gaza, Syria, Yemen, and Sudan are a stark reminder that much more needs to be done, by all of us, to help civilians suffering the effects of brutal conflicts, she said.
Funding itself is not the solution: adequate funding is necessary but so is ensuring effective delivery to the vulnerable. Humanitarians must be allowed to do their work everywhere this is an imperative of international humanitarian law, and an imperative of our shared humanity.
Cindy McCain, executive director of the WFP, warned of escalating risks. With famine gripping Gaza and Sudan, and UN teams arbitrarily detained in Yemen, humanitarians are facing unprecedented risks and challenges as they carry out their lifesaving work.
We urgently need global leaders to uphold the right to safety and protection for all aid workers, and the obligation on all parties to provide unimpeded humanitarian access.
Joyce Msuya, assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and deputy emergency relief coordinator at OCHA, said: Humanitarian diplomacy can secure humanitarian space and yield real, lifesaving outcomes for the people we serve.
In the Middle East and in Sudan it is not just important it is indispensable.
The event closed with the participants resolving to push for practical solutions and more coordinated action to meet the urgent needs of millions across the region.
RIYADH: Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined a series of meetings on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, including the G20 foreign envoys gathering chaired by South Africa.
Prince Faisal stressed the importance of international economic cooperation and the activation of multilateral institutions, foremost among them the UN and the G20, describing them as vital platforms for coordinating efforts to address political and economic challenges, SPA reported, quoting his remarks.
The foreign minister said that addressing global challenges requires genuine international solidarity and multilateral cooperation based on shared responsibility.
The world today faces rising levels of inequality, global economic disruptions that have deeply impacted millions of lives, escalating regional and international tensions, and repeated violations of international law. All these issues threaten the stability of the international order and hinder the path of sustainable development, Prince Faisal said.
Prince Faisal also participated in the ministerial-level meeting of the Arab Summit Troika with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun, who was also President of the UN Security Council for September.
They discussed ways to coordinate multilateral work to strengthen joint efforts serving regional and international issues during their meeting.
Prince Faisal also met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel, where they signed a Memorandum of Understanding on political consultations.
They also talked about strategies to further enhance bilateral relations between their countries.
NEW YORK: Adel Al-Jubeir, 蹤獲弝けs minister of state for foreign affairs and climate envoy, met with Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Russian presidential aide and special representative for climate issues, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly yesterday. The two discussed environmental issues, climate change and related international efforts.
The two countries are focusing on further boosting their ties. Recently, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, represented by Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries, conducted a five-day marketing tour to Russia aimed at attracting investment and building partnerships.
Led by JCPDI CEO Hussain Fadhli, the Saudi delegation met with leading Russian companies to showcase the citys infrastructure, incentives, and competitive advantages.
NEW YORK: The issues between Israel and Palestine are not insurmountable and could be resolved through a negotiated process if there is serious political will, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told Arab News on Thursday.
Obviously, there will have to be a negotiated process between Palestine and Israel to finalize all of the outstanding issues. We dont see these issues as insurmountable, he said.
If theres serious will and we know from the Palestinian Authority that theyre ready and will come to address these issues in a reasonable and pragmatic way we could have a Palestinian state in relatively short order, one thats also very much sustainable and viable, and can live in harmony with its neighbors in Israel.
He was speaking in New York on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where the Gaza war has dominated world leaders discussions.
It was preceded by the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which was co-chaired by 蹤獲弝け and France.
It resulted in the adoption of the New York Declaration, a comprehensive roadmap outlining tangible, timebound steps toward the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The declaration, endorsed by the UNGA with overwhelming support, sets out a multi-dimensional framework addressing political governance, security, humanitarian aid, economic recovery and legal accountability.
It also calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, its reunification with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority and the exclusion of Hamas, the establishment of a temporary UN-led stabilization mission, and a halt to Israeli settlement expansion.
Prince Faisal expressed hope that the two-state solution could be realized soon, describing it as the only viable path to lasting peace and stability in the region.
Is it in the near future? I certainly hope it is because thats the only pathway for hope, for all of us in the region to live in security and stability in a way thats sustainable, he said.
Prince Faisal noted that the foundations of a future Palestinian state are already established under international law, and that a sustainable peace would require final-status negotiations to move forward in good faith.
The building blocks are there. Its clear in the founding UN resolutions that established the State of Israel, he said.
There was also a clear understanding of the foundation of the State of Palestine. The 1967 borders are understood by international law to form the borders of the state of Palestine.
On the situation in Gaza, Prince Faisal emphasized the scale of the international response and humanitarian support, but warned that reconstruction must be part of a long-term solution, not another short-term fix.
I think weve seen, just by the significant outpouring of aid just for the emergency relief of Gaza, that theres a commitment to the rebuilding of Gaza, he said.
But what I do want to make clear is that its absolutely necessary that when we transition, hopefully soon, to a ceasefire, that this wont be a temporary state of affairs.
I think its unacceptable that we come to the international community to ask them to come together to rebuild Gaza when it was destroyed by Israel, only for the potential of the situation on the ground to exist where this could all happen again.
He stressed the need for reconstruction efforts to be sustainable and tied directly to a political resolution.
I think its absolutely critical, hand in hand with the immediate relief of the situation in Gaza, that that reconstruction be ensured to be sustainable, that we do it once and for all.
And there again comes the need for a final agreement on the status of Palestine, through the Palestinian state.
Prince Faisal also told reporters in New York that Arab and Muslim countries made clear to US President Donald Trump the dangers of Israeli annexation of the West Bank.
Some countries made very clear to the president the danger of annexation of any type in the West Bank and the risk that poses not just to the potential of peace in Gaza, but also to any sustainable peace at all.
And I feel confident that President Trump understood the position of the Arab and Muslim countries.
NEW YORK: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of the Saudi aid agency KSrelief, on Thursday met with Cindy Hensley McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The discussions focused on topics of mutual interest concerning humanitarian and relief efforts, as well as updates on food-related projects implemented by both parties, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
McCain commended KSreliefs achievements in humanitarian, relief, and development work, highlighting its relentless dedication to assisting countries and communities in need worldwide.
Also, speaking at the session Humanitarian Diplomacy in Action: Collective Response to the Crises in the Middle East, Al-Rabeeah stressed that humanitarian diplomacy is essential for achieving peace and stability, and that combining humanitarian efforts with diplomacy fosters productive dialogue, despite the challenges involved.
