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**Mogadishu (AX) — An urgent situation unfolds in Saudi Arabia, where around 50 Somali citizens face capital punishment for alleged drug smuggling. Family members and Somali authorities are fervently seeking clemency, arguing for a reduction of sentences from the grim reality of execution to imprisonment. These individuals, mostly young, initially ventured to Saudi Arabia in search of employment opportunities. They were either coerced or misled into participating in drug trafficking across the Saudi border. Now, with the…

Riyadh (AX) — In a significant move for regional business prospects, Somali Foreign Affairs Minister, Ahmed Maalam Faqi, met with the Saudi Minister of Investment, Eng. Khaled bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falah, in the vibrant heart of Riyadh this Monday. Their goal? To explore investment and trading opportunities that could benefit both Somalia and Saudi Arabia.Engaging in lively dialogue, the ministers outlined sectors teeming with potential for economic collaboration, focusing on Somalia’s abundant resources. "Somalia offers a…

In a high-profile meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi cemented plans to bolster their countries' trade and investment ties. They also issued a collective plea for peace, urging a halt to hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon.The Egyptian presidency revealed that the duo inked a pact designed to boost and safeguard shared investments. They also witnessed the creation of a supreme coordination council, aiming to tighten bonds between Riyadh and…

"The Egyptian Presidential Spokesman threw a post onto the official social media scene, sprinkling news hot off the press about the recent gabfest between Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and PM, Mohammed bin Salman, and Egypt's big cheese." President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi played the welcoming committee at Cairo's bustling airport for the Crown Prince, treating him like royalty as he stepped onto familiar soil in Egypt. Taking the princely guest by the arm, El-Sisi led him over to the Ittihadiya Palace, where they rolled out the…

Saudi Arabia, spearheaded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), is an active player in global humanitarian and relief efforts. Their primary aim is to lend a hand to anyone in need, irrespective of their origins, while fostering a sense of collective human kinship.The Kingdom is a strong supporter of international and UN programs designed to lessen the impact of calamities and emergencies. Their contributions have played a crucial role in easing hardships, enhancing living standards, and striving…

DUBAI — Saudi Arabia has embarked on a significant surge in executions, hitting a 30-year apex. With three more executions announced on Saturday, the 2024 tally skyrocketed to 198, per AFP's count. The kingdom ranks third globally in executions, trailing only China and Iran, Amnesty International reported for 2023. This latest figure supercedes previous peaks of 196 in 2022 and 192 in 1995, according to the London-based human rights organization, which has been documenting annual data since 1990. The Saudi Press…

On a sunny Sunday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly of Egypt touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for an official visit. Tagging along with him were Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib. Mohamed El-Homsani, the spokesperson for the Cabinet, remarked that the visit exemplifies the strong bond and mutual interests between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. As both nations navigate a time of heightened collaboration, they look to bolster their strategic alliance and tackle regional…

Saudi Arabia pledged Sunday to provide aid to Tunisia, which is suffering from a political, economic and health crisis, the Tunisian presidency announced, the latest sign of support for President Kais Saied against his Islamist opponents.…

Saudi Arabia determined to shut eight Turkish colleges at the tip of the present tutorial 12 months, based on what the official Turkish Anadolu company reported on Wednesday, in a choice that might anger Ankara, who sought to reassure relations with Riyadh. Based on Anadolu, the Saudi authorities have knowledgeable the Turkish Ministry of Training that these eight establishments can have to shut their doorways completely by the tip of the present college 12 months. These establishments have a whole of 2256 college…

Somalia condemns the Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Republic of Somalia joined Arab nations in condemning Houthi's attack on Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait with two ballistic missiles and a bomb-laden drone. Somalia confirmed that these systematic terrorist attacks by the Houthi group reflect its blatant disregard for the international community and all…