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Sudan’s Delegation Withdraws from U.N. Tourism Organization Vote On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Sudan’s delegation withdrew from the U.N. Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly in Riyadh, boycotting the vote to select a candidate from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the organization’s new Secretary-General. This decision marked a significant moment in the assembly, which was held under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future.” The General Assembly approved the UAE’s Shaikha Al Nuwais as Secretary-General for the 2026–2029 term, following the recommendation of the Executive Council in Spain last May. The selection process, however, faced immediate backlash from the Sudanese delegation, who walked out during the second session of the assembly when the vote took place. Sudan’s withdrawal came after Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism Khalid Al-Aisar delivered a speech highlighting Sudan’s position against the appointment of a UAE representative. Accor...

New Era of Cooperation Between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia In a significant event, two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were signed to promote IT education and sports between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ceremony took place in the presence of Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori and His Highness Prince Mansour bin Mohammed Al Saud. These agreements mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation focused on youth development, technology advancement, and sports collaboration. The event was attended by several notable figures, including Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Saeed Al-Malki, Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Karachi Mohammed Abdullah Al-Subaie, Pakistan's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq, members of the Saudi delegation, and other distinguished personalities from various fields. The MOUs aim to provide new opportunities for youth development through modern information technology education, joint training programs, youth exchange initiatives, and the organizatio...

Saudi Arabia Expands Educational Scholarships for Nigerian and Sub-Saharan Students The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced plans to expand and enhance educational scholarships for students from Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African countries. This initiative reflects the country's growing commitment to fostering international academic partnerships and supporting global education. During a conference organized by the Forum of Saudi University Alumni in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its neighboring countries, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, Saad bin Fahd Al-Marri, emphasized the Kingdom's dedication to developing a world-class education system. He highlighted that this effort is driven by the leadership's vision to keep pace with scientific and technological advancements while enhancing the Kingdom's position in international academic circles. Al-Marri also stressed the importance of activating the 'Study i...

Algeria's Stance on Saudi Mediation Efforts Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has made it clear that his country is not ready to reopen its borders with Morocco, despite a recent Saudi initiative aimed at easing tensions between the two North African nations. The strained relationship between Algeria and Morocco began in August 2021, and Tebboune’s recent remarks during an address to high-ranking military officials have further highlighted the complexities of the situation. Tebboune stated, «There are brothers, acting in good faith, who ask us to reopen the borders» with Morocco. However, he emphasized that the closure of the borders was not due to the Western Sahara issue, but rather for other reasons. He pointed out that over the 63 years of Algeria’s independence, the borders have been closed for more than 45 years. This historical context underscores the long-standing nature of the dispute and the challenges involved in resolving it. Saudi Involvement in the Mediation...