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RIYADH: ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman each sent a cable of congratulations to Karol Nawrocki after winning Poland’s presidential elections on Monday.
The King and Crown Prince wished the president success in his duties and the Polish people further progress and prosperity, the Saudi Press Agency said.
Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%.
RIYADH: ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ on Sunday welcomed the decision by the UK, Australia, Canada and Portugal to recognize the State of Palestine, calling it an important step toward advancing the peace process.
The Kingdom said the move demonstrated the “serious commitment of friendly countries†to supporting efforts for a two-state solution in line with international legitimacy resolutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It added that it hopes more countries will follow suit and take further positive measures that would help the Palestinian people achieve their aspirations to live in peace and enable the Palestinian Authority to carry out its responsibilities, SPA added.
ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ reiterated its position in support of a just and comprehensive settlement that ensures security, stability and prosperity for the Palestinian people.
Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal on Sunday recognized a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of Western foreign policy.
The UK and Canada became the first G7 countries to take the step, with France and other nations expected to follow at the annual UN General Assembly which opens Monday in New York.
RIYADH: King Faisal University has been formally admitted as an “Innovation District†by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation.
The announcement was made during the 42nd IASP World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation, held in Beijing, China, from Sept. 15-19.
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Lily, vice president for postgraduate studies and scientific research and acting head of the innovation and business development sector, accepted the designation on behalf of King Faisal University.
Al-Lily praised the recognition as an important achievement for the university and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing research and innovation in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
He added that the Innovation District status strengthens the university’s role within global research and innovation networks and creates new opportunities for collaboration with leading institutions worldwide.
King Faisal University’s membership in IASP positions it within a distinguished global network of science and innovation hubs.
This milestone also underscores the steadfast support of the Council of Universities’ Affairs and the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, whose efforts are empowering Saudi universities to emerge as drivers of knowledge and innovation, contributing to strengthening the Kingdom’s presence on the global innovation map.
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, also known as Darah, has published a book documenting the history of ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s National Day celebrations, from the era of founding King Abdulaziz to the times of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
The book documents the origins and stages of the National Day celebration, based on official documents, sources, and national archives.
It features photographs capturing popular and official celebrations held across various royal eras.
The publication explores the early beginnings of celebrations during the reign of King Abdulaziz and sees the history through to its culmination in the prosperous reign of King Salman.
National Day celebrations have witnessed a significant evolution consistent with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The book highlights both official functions and people’s celebrations at home; the involvement of government and private entities; the role of Saudi diplomatic missions abroad; and the participation of Arab, Islamic, and friendly countries in the national occasion.
Darah affirmed that the publication of the book aligns with its goals to preserve and document the history of the Kingdom of ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ and highlight the national achievements of King Abdulaziz and his sons.
It noted that the work aims to enrich historical studies and provide researchers and those interested in the field with a comprehensive scientific resource that reflects the depth of the Saudi national experience.
The publication is a new addition to Darah’s extensive collection of works specializing in history and heritage.
It embodies Darah’s commitment to its national role in documenting the journey of the Saudi state and disseminating knowledge to future generations.
The book can be obtained from Darah’s pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair or purchased directly from Darah’s publication sales centers.
It is also available through Darah’s digital store on its online platform, and authorized distributors.
TAIF: Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar received Malaysian Consul General Roslan bin Sharif in Taif on Sunday.
In a separate meeting, he received Ambassador of Iraq to the Kingdom Safia Taleb Al-Suhail, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meetings, all sides discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest.
RIYADH: President of the Islamic Development Bank Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser visited the Republican Specialized Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Oncology and Radiology on Saturday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to review the progress made in upgrading facilities, technologies and patient care.
The visit took place in the presence of Uzbekistan’s Minister of Health Asilbek Khudayarov, and Deputy Executive Director for Delivery and Partnerships of the United Nations Office for Project Services Kirstine Damkjær.
Thousands of cancer patients across Uzbekistan benefit from the center through new equipment and expanded oncology and radiology services thanks to a joint initiative by the government of Uzbekistan, the IsDB and the UNOPS.
This project is funded by a $90 million loan from the IsDB, alongside co-financing from the government of Uzbekistan.
It is being implemented by the UNOPS, the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, in close coordination with the Ministry of Health.
The center aims to directly benefit at least 150,000 cancer patients across the country by increasing daily outpatient oncology services by 40 percent, expanding inpatient capacity by 20 percent, and training more than 2,200 doctors, nurses and technicians.
