Two people killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Sanaa
Two persons were killed and two injured when Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit a building under construction in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa…reports Asian Lite News
The airstrikes on Wednesday also destroyed a factory for producing plastic materials, the Houthi television reported without providing further details.
Both sites under attack are located in northern Sanaa, Xinhua news agency reported.
Two people killed in Saudi-led airstrikes on Sanaa
Meanwhile, the coalition announced that its operation targeted secret sites used by the Houthi militia for storing and firing “bomb-laden drones, including a building under construction used as a secret factory for assembling the drones,” the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV reported.
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks against Saudi cities. In February, the Yemeni rebel group began a major offensive against the Saudi-backed Yemeni government army to capture the oil-rich province of Marib in central Yemen.
Saudi-led coalition destroys factory in Yemen’s capital
The Saudi-led coalition bombarded a factory in the Yemen’s capital Sanaa, the Houthi militia has claimed…reports Asian Lite News
The factory for producing plastic materials is near a major hospital and around 2 km south of Houthi-controlled Sanaa International airport, reports Xinhua news agency.
“The factory is owned by a Syrian citizen,” the militia-run al-Masirah TV reported on Tuesday night without providing further details.
Saudi-led coalition destroys factory in Yemen’s capital
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition said in a statement that the airstrike destroyed a major target, where the Houthi militia used to store ballistic missiles in Sanaa’s Dhahban neighbourhood.
According to Sanaa residents, a series of powerful explosions were heard and a big fire was seen miles away from the targeted site.
The airstrike came hours after the Al-Arabiya TV reported that the coalition intercepted a bomb-laden drone aimed at Saudi Arabia’s Najran International airport.
The joint Emirati-Saudi military exercise, dubbed “One Destiny,” which is taking place in the UAE, is continuing with the participation of Emirati and Saudi land forces…reports Asian Lite News
The military cooperation between the two countries aims to reinforce the combat readiness of their armed forces, as well as promote the exchange of defence and military knowledge and skills through organising training exercises, increasing the operational capacities of the units, and establishing the foundations of joint action and cooperation.
UAE-Saudi joint military exercise continues
The exercise is part of the joint training plans and programmes held between Emirati and Saudi land forces, aimed at sharpening their capacities and combat abilities.
The training has highlighted the level of training and organisation of participating units which carried out various combat exercises, and underscored the capacities of their human and technical resources, as well as their heightened combat readiness to address any threats to the region.
Saudi Arabia’s landmark Pavilion at Expo 2020 records one million visit
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s landmark pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai recorded on Thursday its one millionth visit since it opened on October 1st…reports Asian Lite News
The occasion was marked with a special ceremony in the Open Square area of the pavilion, a uniquely designed five-story structure that is the second largest pavilion at Expo. A special video and a countdown to the one million mark were shown on a giant digital screen, amid a shower of colorful confetti, followed by a traditional musical show performed by Saudi artists.
Saudi Arabia’s landmark Pavilion at Expo 2020 records one million visit
The KSA Pavilion offers rich and varied content anchored in its four core themes – People, Opportunity, Heritage, and Nature – which underpin Saudi Arabia’s participation in this international mega event, the first in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
HUSSAIN HANBANZAZAH, COMMISSIONER GENERAL, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA’S PAVILION: “I extend a message of appreciation to all our visitors. I am very proud to see Saudi Arabia’s Pavilion attract so many visitors from around the world who have all come to experience the transformation of the Kingdom and learn about our country’s rich heritage, diverse people, vast opportunities, and natural wonders. We invite everyone who hasn’t had the chance to visit yet, to come and learn about the real, authentic Saudi Arabia – and I extend an open invitation to visit our country and experience our culture and hospitality firsthand.”
The KSA Pavilion is a ‘window’ to the world, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s past and aspiring future, and showcasing its 13 regions through immersive and interactive exhibits on economy and investment, arts and culture, nature, energy, and more.
he Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai- 1 M visits
Over Expo’s six-month course, taking place under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Building the Future’, the Saudi Pavilion is hosting thought leadership panels and symposiums on various topics, along with vibrant, diverse and captivating cultural shows that include dance, poetry, art and music.
Every day, visitors can watch the traditional Saudi Ardah dancers as they deliver dazzling and energetic performances to the beat of folkloric drums and spoken poetry. In addition, visitors can sample traditional Saudi dishes from across the Kingdom’s 13 regions at Sard café, a unique dining experience in the Palm Garden, a zone of the Pavilion that also hosts a sweets and ice cream corner and a souvenir shop.
Saudi-led coalition launched multiple airstrikes on Houthis-controlled camps
The Saudi-led coalition launched multiple airstrikes on military camps controlled by the Houthi militia in the Yemeni capital Sanaa…reports Asian Lite News
The airstrikes hit Dhahban and Al-Nahdayn camps in northern and southern Sanaa early on Thursday morning, the media channel said without providing further details.
Saudi-led coalition launched multiple airstrikes on Houthis-controlled camps
The airstrikes came hours after the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV reported that the coalition intercepted a bomb-laden drone aimed at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International airport, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks. In February, the Yemeni rebel group began a major offensive against the Saudi-backed government army to capture the oil-rich province of Marib in central Yemen.
ONGC, Saudi Aramco ink feedstock and marketing deal
The MoU was signed by ONGC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Subhash Kumar and Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President of Downstream Mohammed Yahya Al Qahtani…reports Asian Lite News
To explore a strategic alliance on a broad range of energy prospects, public sector oil and gas explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with world’s largest oil company Saudi Aramco.
The two energy companies will look into long-term supply contracts for the sale and purchase of crude, refined petroleum and petrochemical products to create secure and competitive energy sources for the Indian market.
ONGC, Saudi Aramco ink feedstock and marketing deal
Both the entities also hope to utilize their affiliates in this strategic alliance, namely; Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL), ONGC Petro-additions Ltd. (OPaL) and ONGC Mangalore Petrochemicals Ltd. (OMPL) of ONGC and Aramco Trading Company (ATC) of Saudi Aramco.
They also look forward to exploring low carbon energy demand and supply as part of this strategic alliance.
The MoU was signed by ONGC Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Subhash Kumar and Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President of Downstream Mohammed Yahya Al Qahtani on Thursday.
The signing ceremony took place at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.
Speaking on the occasion, Kumar said: “This MoU further strengthens our bilateral energy relationship, which is one of the cornerstones of the solid historical ties between India and Saudi Arabia. This collaboration will bolster companies’ capabilities, leveraging our respective in-house competencies while creating value for all stakeholders and offering a framework for expanding the cooperation in other energy-related areas.”
Mohammed Yahya Al Qahtani said: “This ceremony is a testament to the strong and valuable relations between our economies, our countries and our people. India is a strategic and significant market of the Kingdom and we look forward to enhancing our synergies by providing mutually-beneficial opportunities through our global-scale trading network and system with a competitive offering. We hope this will open more areas of collaboration in the future to expand our global footprint.”
ONGC and its affiliates have a significant presence in exploration and production, domestic refining, petrochemicals, power and renewables in India. ONGC Group has a diversified line of business such as pipelines, LNG re-gasification terminals and a number of subsidiaries and joint ventures in energy-related businesses.
Saudi Aramco is a leading integrated energy and chemicals company engaged in oil exploration, production, transportation, refining, logistics, power generation and marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, with a strong network of affiliates and joint ventures.
The city will be a model for the development of the non-profit sector globally and an incubator for youth and volunteer groups as well as local and international non-profit institutions…reports Asian Lite News
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation, has announced the launch of “Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City,” the first non-profit city in the world, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
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The city will be a model for the development of the non-profit sector globally and an incubator for youth and volunteer groups as well as local and international non-profit institutions.
The Crown Prince said that this will be the first non-profit city of its kind which will contribute to achieving the goals of Mohammed bin Salman Misk Foundation in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and qualifying future leaders by defining non-profit work in terms of opportunities and youth training programmes it will provide.
The project will also provide services that contribute to creating an attractive environment for all beneficiaries of the city’s offerings, he added.
“Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City, which implements the Digital Twin model, will host academies, colleges, ‘Misk Schools’, a conference centre, a science museum, a creative centre offering a space to support the ambitions of innovators in sciences and new generation technology such as AI, IoT and Robotics,” Prince Mohammed stated.
He added that it will also feature an arts academy and gallery, performing art theatre, play area, cooking academy and integrated residential complex. In addition, the city will host venture capital firms and investors to support and incubate innovative enterprises to drive community contributions from around the world.
The Non-Profit City is located on land dedicated by the Crown Prince, in Irqah neighbourhood, adjacent to Wadi Hanifa. The city’s master plan embodies a human-centred, advanced digital metropolis designed to be sustainable, pedestrian-friendly, and will allocate more than 44 percent of the total area for green open spaces to promote sustainable development.
Iran is currently working to remove the existing obstacles in the ongoing rapprochement with Saudi Arabia…reports Asian Lite News
“Given the statements and the welcoming approach of Saudi Arabian officials concerning the establishment of relations with the Islamic Republic, follow-ups to remove obstacles are underway,” said Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, spokesman for the national security and foreign policy commission of Iran’s parliament.
Iran to mend ties with Saudi Arabia
As quoted by Parliament’s official news agency, Abbaszadeh Meshkini stressed the capacity of Saudi Arabia to determine foreign policy preferences of “some countries” in West Asia, reports Xinhua news agency.
The senior representative noted that more than one deputy ministers of foreign affairs had presented reports to the chamber, adding that Iran is determined to expand relations with its neighbours.
There is no apparent serious obstacle on the part of Iran in this process, and the possibility for cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia on the basis of common interests exists, he said.
According to the legislator’s remarks after the session, only some preparations remain to be made by experts in the ministries so as that eventual official meetings will yield results.
Noura Al Kaabi meets Saudi Minister of Culture in Paris
Both sides discussed areas of cultural cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia…reports Asian Lite News
Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth, met with Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, on the sidelines of the 41st session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) held in Paris.
Noura Al Kaabi meets Saudi Minister of Culture in Paris
During the meeting, both sides discussed areas of cultural cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia and ways of unifying their cultural visions and efforts, under the framework of relevant international organisations.
Al Kaabi highlighted the importance of the ongoing cooperation and coordination between the two countries, noting the UAE backed a draft resolution proposed by Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia supported three Emirati resolutions during this year’s UNESCO General Conference.
Al Kaabi, also the UAE pavilion commissioner at Expo 2020 Dubai, highlighted the UAE’s support for Saudi Arabia’s candidacy to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled military camps in Sanaa
Warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition launched multiple airstrikes on military camps controlled by the Houthi militia in and around Yemen’s capital Sanaa…reports Asian Lite News
The airstrikes hit the camps of Alsoyanah, Alhafa, and Raymat Hameed early Thursday morning, the television said without providing further details.
Saudi-led airstrikes hit Houthi-controlled military camps in Sanaa
According to the residents, a series of powerful explosions were heard following the airstrikes.
The airstrikes came hours after the Houthis claimed responsibility for launching three ballistic missiles at a Saudi military base in the kingdom’s southern region of Asir. Riyadh alleged all missiles had been intercepted and destroyed, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Iran-backed Houthi militia has recently intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks. In February, the Yemeni rebel group began a major offensive against the Saudi-backed government army to capture the oil-rich province of Marib in central Yemen.
