The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) partnered with the Ministry of Interior to honor the police force of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of Arab Police Day on December 18.
In a ceremony initiated by the DGDA’s Community Engagement Department, 80 outstanding officers from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior were honored at Diriyah police station and recognized for their service to the community and nation. That night, the historic Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif neighborhood was illuminated with images of some of the men and women who maintain the security and safety of communities around Saudi Arabia.
The role of the police force is essential in the interest of all Diriyah residents to promote progress, development, and security in the community.
During the pandemic, the Ministry of Interior and the Kingdom’s police force rose to the occasion, assisting and supporting citizens across the country through the early challenges faced as a result of COVID-19. Saudi Arabia’s police force played an essential part in the Kingdom’s success in controlling the pandemic — from lockdown to vaccination drives and citizen support.
Alanoud Al-Saud, senior community officer at DGDA, congratulated all police officers in the Kingdom and other Arab countries, wishing them success, safety, and good health.
She said: “It is a privilege to honor the brave men and women who keep our communities, cities, and nation safe and secure. Having the images of these heroes projected onto the walls of Salwa Palace is not only a matter of pride for Diriyah, but also for the families of these heroes.
“We are delighted to collaborate with the Ministry of Interior in recognizing the everyday heroes of our country. Our tribute to these men and women inspires the next generation of young Saudis who wish to join our nation’s police force in building safe and secure communities. Public safety has always been a critical component of the Kingdom’s community development and plays an integral part in shaping the progress and inclusivity of our country,” she added.
Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah honors Saudi police on Arab Police Day
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Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah honors Saudi police on Arab Police Day
Parliamentary Foreign Vice-Minister Matsumoto to visit Saudi Arabia, Jordan
TOKYO: Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Matsumoto Hisashi will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Jordan from Jan. 11 to 15, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
During the visit, Matsumoto is scheduled to exchange views with government officials of Saudi Arabia and Jordan on bilateral relations as well as regional and international situations.
Matsumoto is scheduled to arrive in Riyadh on Jan. 12, according to the ministry.
A version of this article appeared on Arab News Japan.
Thousands in Lebanon benefit from KSrelief healthcare services
RIYADH: A project by Saudi aid agency KSrelief to improve healthcare services for Syrian refugees and their host community in Bebnine, Akkar Governorate, has continued in Lebanon.
Some 2,689 patients were seen at the Akkar-Bebnine Health Care Center in December with 6,194 services provided under pharmacy, laboratory, nursing, community and psychological health programs.
Of the total number of patients, 68 percent were women and 51 percent were refugees, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues aid work in new year
- The work reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment through KSrelief to help those most in need
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued its humanitarian work at the start of 2025, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
In Syria, 892 families received food aid and health kits in the Afrin and Aleppo governorates of the war-torn country, benefiting 5,352 individuals.
The agency also distributed bags of flour, winter kits, and personal-care bags to 211 families in Syria’s Al-Rastan area, benefitting 968 individuals.
In Syria’s Rural Damascus governorate, KSrelief distributed bags of flour, food aid, personal-care bags, and shelter kits to 164 families.
In Pakistan, there were 2,821 food parcels, benefiting 18,638 people, distributed in the Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan areas of Punjab province, and the Hingol area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
KSrelief also distributed 1,082 clothing vouchers to families in Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan’s Amman, Zarqa and Balqa governorates.
Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art to host ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition
- Exhibition is homage to renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai
The much-anticipated “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition will be held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in JAX Diriyah from Jan. 15 to Feb. 8.
Held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, the exhibition, ratified by the Kingdom’s Museums Commission, will showcase the works of the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
It will highlight the history and evolution of manga, and provide a perspective on how Hokusai’s classical illustrations have influenced modern visual arts, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
Hokusai published his first collection of art in 1814, featuring sketches of “daily life, landscapes and whimsical creatures,” according to a post on X by the museum.
The Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art aims to foster cultural exchange between local and international creators.
Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds
- Warning of high waves along the Kingdom’s coastlines
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is bracing itself for rainfall across most parts of the Kingdom over the next three days after the National Center for Meteorology issues warnings on Thursday.
In a weather bulletin, the NCM warned of downpours accompanied by winds of up to 60 kph, and the possibility of torrential rain and hail. High waves are expected along the nation’s coastlines.
The regions of Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, and Hail will have rainy conditions on Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, rain is expected in the Tabuk and Madinah regions; on Saturday and Sunday in the Eastern Province, Asir and Jazan; and on Saturday in Qassim.
For the Riyadh and Al-Baha regions, rain is expected from Friday to Sunday.
The NCM urged the public to stay updated on the weather conditions in the Kingdom by checking the daily reports on its website, the Anwaa application, or its social media accounts.
