RIYADH: A delegation representing the Quality of Life Program participated in meetings held in Italy on Wednesday with the Saudi-Italian Business Council to increase trade and investment between the two countries.
During the Saudi-Italian Business Forum, organized by SIBC and the European House-Ambrosetti, the QLP delegation discussed opportunities available for Italian businesspersons and investors entering the Saudi market and the aims of the program.
QLP is one of several programs in place to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the overall quality of life by creating jobs, diversifying the economy, and advancing the position of Saudi cities in global indexes.
Abdulrahman Al-Anbar, director of strategic partnerships at the Quality of Life Program, told Arab News that the collaboration has ignited a spark of positive energy between Saudi Arabia and Italy, with a sure impact on the sports, culture, tourism and entertainment sectors.
On May 5, the delegation met in Rome with members of the Italian Parliament to review economic developments and the business environment in Saudi Arabia, as well as projects pertaining to Saudi Vision 2030.
Al-Anbar told Arab News: “The most successful meetings held, in my opinion, are those that have three major phases: a precursor in which all information and requirements are clearly set, a middle phase during which constant support and consultation occurs, and the final phase, where it all comes together.”
Al-Anbar expressed his joy at having such a dedicated delegation, from speakers to organizers.
“Not to mention the great networking opportunity that brought together a fantastic group of decision-makers from both the government and private sector,” he said.
Quality of Life Program participates Saudi-Italian Business Council meetings
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Quality of Life Program participates Saudi-Italian Business Council meetings
- QLP is one of several programs in place to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030
- Abdulrahman Al-Anbar, QLP’s director of strategic partnerships, told Arab News that the collaboration has ignited a spark of positive energy between Saudi Arabia and Italy
Saudi FM arrives in Thailand on official visit
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Bangkok for an official visit to Thailand on Wednesday.
The prince is set to discuss the relationship between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, leading the Kingdom’s delegation at the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council.
Saudi commission registers 3,202 new heritage sites
- Newly registered sites include 16 in Riyadh, eight in Makkah, one in Qassim, two in the Eastern Province, 3,170 in Asir, two in Hail, one in Najran, and two in Baha
- Commission encouraged citizens and residents to report unregistered heritage sites via the Balagh platform, official social media accounts, or local branches
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has registered 3,202 new sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, bringing the total to 28,202.
This reflects the richness of Saudi Arabia’s heritage and efforts to document and protect it, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The newly registered sites include 16 in Riyadh, eight in Makkah, one in Qassim, two in the Eastern Province, 3,170 in Asir, two in Hail, one in Najran, and two in Baha.
This registration follows the promulgation of the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law; and a decision by the commission’s board of directors authorizing its CEO to register and protect heritage and archaeological sites.
The commission encouraged citizens and residents to report unregistered heritage sites via the Balagh platform, official social media accounts, or local branches.
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and bilateral relations during a phone call with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday.
The ministers discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, a statement on the Saudi foreign ministry account on platform “X”.
Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh
- ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition held to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan
RIYADH: Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino attended the opening ceremony of the “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition here on Tuesday.
Held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is one of many upcoming events celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The exhibition celebrates the work of renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
In his speech, Morino said it was a “delight to see more and more Saudi people enjoying the Japanese culture from (the) traditional to contemporary.”
He added that he was happy to see “Saudi artists being inspired by the Japanese manga to create their artworks.”
“I sincerely hope this exhibition will make another footprint of the Japanese culture in KSA and give a great impact in the Saudi art scene,” he said.
The exhibition has been organized in cooperation with the Saudi Museums Commission and the Japan Foundation and is open to the public until Feb. 8.
A version of this article appeared on Arab News Japan.
Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed 2,028 food parcels in Pakistan’s flood-affected Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions, benefiting 13,159 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
Sunday’s initiative forms part of this year’s Food Security Support Project in Pakistan.
The aid reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist needy individuals in Pakistan.
