NEW YORK: An Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition delegation, led by Secretary-General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, is participating in the UN Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN headquarters in New York under directives from Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, who also chairs the coalition’s Council of Defense Ministers.

JEDDAH: National Water Co. will participate in Saudi Water Week in Jeddah from June 28 to July 2 to support the development and sustainability of the Kingdom’s water sector.

The company said its participation reflects its efforts to adopt innovative technologies and improve service efficiency in line with Saudi Arabia’s focus on developing the water sector.

RIYADH: Set beneath some of the clearest and darkest skies on Earth, AlUla has unveiled the design of AlUla Manara, a landmark destination for astronomy, scientific discovery and astrotourism that will transform how visitors experience the cosmos.

Located within the world’s third-largest Dark Sky Park and situated between Gharameel Nature Reserve and Harrat Uwayrid Reserve, AlUla Manara will connect the area’s rich celestial heritage with the future of scientific exploration, creating a destination for discovery, learning and inspiration.

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 15,231 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulation.

A total of 7,589 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,443 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,199 for labor-related issues.

The report showed that among the 1,763 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 55 percent were Ethiopian, 44 percent Yemeni, and 1 percent were of other nationalities.

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts to discuss the latest regional developments, including the recent Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During Prince Faisal’s call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, the ministers condemned the attacks on Bahrain and threats to maritime navigation, stressing the need to intensify joint efforts to de-escalate tensions and return to negotiations to preserve regional peace and security.