# riyadh (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover riyadh. Page: Feed: --- ## [Saudi Bahri says VLCC Wedyan involved in Strait of Hormuz incident, vessel and crew safe](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650084/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-08 · rbksa · Saudi Arabia_ Saudi shipping company ​Bahri said on Wednesday its VLCC Wedyan was ‌involved ‌on ​Tuesday ‌in ⁠an ​incident while passing ⁠through the Strait of Hormuz, ⁠but the ‌vessel remains ‌seaworthy ​and ‌its ‌cargo is secure. Bahri added that ‌all crew members are safe ⁠and ⁠no injuries have been reported. بيان بشأن حادثة الناقلة "وديان" pic.twitter.com/DFYkIESiyi ## [Stem Racing Japan stages first national competition](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650069/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-08 · shounaz.mekky · Saudi Arabia_ TOKYO: Stem Racing Japan held its first national finals last month, with the top teams earning places at the global event later in the year. Stem Racing, formerly known as F1 in Schools, is a worldwide program supported by Formula One that promotes education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by challenging students to design, manufacture and race miniature cars while developing… ## [UN rights council adopts Saudi-backed resolution on women in cybersecurity](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650044/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · zaira.lakhpatwala · Saudi Arabia_ RIYADH: The UN Human Rights Council unanimously adopted a resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia on empowering women in cybersecurity during its 62nd session on Tuesday, drawing praise from the Muslim World League and other Islamic organizations. The resolution builds on the “Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity” initiative launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2020. Submitted by the… ## [Cabinet highlights Saudi achievements in AI, empowering women and charity work](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650034/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · mustafaxsneineh · Saudi Arabia_ RIYADH: Saudi ministers discussed various regional and national issues during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Council of Ministers discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN last week, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to cooperating with international organizations to eradicate terrorism and dry up its… ## [Saudi, Irish foreign ministers discuss expanding ties](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650017/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · malawi · Saudi Arabia_ JEDDAH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence Helen McEntee in Jeddah on Tuesday. The ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors to expand the Saudi-Irish partnership and advance shared interests, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on X. ## [Kingdom condemns Iran for targeting Saudi and Qatari tankers](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650019/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · zaynab.khojji · Saudi Arabia_ RIYADH: The Kingdom strongly condemned Iran on Tuesday for targeting the Saudi tanker Wedyan as it transited the Strait of Hormuz. It also condemned Iran for targeting Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al-Rekayyat and said these “unacceptable attacks” constitute an assault on the security and safety of international navigation and on the security of global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia said it… ## [Saudi Arabia opens 900 km of new roads, boosts connectivity with 40 new projects](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2649972/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · seamus.obuachalla · Saudi Arabia_ JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia opened more than 900 km of new roads during the first half of 2026, with the General Authority for Roads launching 40 projects across the Kingdom to improve connectivity, enhance road safety and support economic growth under Vision 2030. The projects, located in Makkah, Madinah, Asir, the Eastern Province and Qassim, are designed to strengthen links between cities and regions,… ## [Saudi, UNESCO officials discuss AI cooperation](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2649974/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · seamus.obuachalla · Saudi Arabia_ GENEVA: The president of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, met with UNESCO Director General Khaled El-Enany in Geneva. The meeting took place during the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, held on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva. The two reviewed strategic cooperation between the Kingdom and UNESCO in AI and discussed ways to… ## [Kingdom urges greater role for youth volunteers in achieving UN goals](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2649967/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · seamus.obuachalla · Saudi Arabia_ RIYADH: The Saudi Green Building Forum organized an official sideline event at the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at UN headquarters in New York. The event, held in cooperation with international partners, had the theme, “Celebrating the Impact of Volunteering: Youth Leadership and Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through Climate Action.” ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/huJoEnz2jZhv) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [UNESCO workshops focus on Arab education quality](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2649968/saudi-arabia) _2026-07-07 · seamus.obuachalla · Saudi Arabia_ JUBAIL: The UNESCO Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education organized a series of workshops to support the implementation of findings from its periodic report on the quality of education in Arab countries. The workshops highlighted the importance of using the report’s analyses, indicators and findings to improve education policies and practices across the region.