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Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day

  • Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
  • This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
By Arab News ·
First Saudi State’s economy laid foundation for modern stability

First Saudi State’s economy laid foundation for modern stability

By SPA ·
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Arab leaders congratulate Saudi leadership on Founding Day

By Arab News ·
Saudi ambassador to France and Monaco hosts Founding Day reception

Saudi ambassador to France and Monaco hosts Founding Day reception

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)

King Salman celebrates Saudi Arabia’s security, prosperity on Founding Day

By Arab News ·
Special How Saudi Arabia’s five Founding Day symbols tell a 299-year story graphic

How Saudi Arabia’s five Founding Day symbols tell a 299-year story

By Tamara Aboalsaud ·
A legacy of learning: The enduring impact of Princess Sarah bint Imam Abdullah Al Saud

A legacy of learning: The enduring impact of Princess Sarah bint Imam Abdullah Al Saud

By Lama Alhamawi ·
How Founding Day has grown since becoming an official holiday in 2022 photos

How Founding Day has grown since becoming an official holiday in 2022

By Basmah Albasrawi ·
Draped in history, Saudi fashion designers look to the future photos

Draped in history, Saudi fashion designers look to the future

By Nada Alturki ·
‘I’ve never seen more confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to get things done,’ Diriyah CEO Jerry Inzerillo tells Arab News video

‘I’ve never seen more confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to get things done,’ Diriyah CEO Jerry Inzerillo tells Arab News

By Noor Nugali ·
Ithra celebrates Founding Day with family-friendly Ramadan festivities

Ithra celebrates Founding Day with family-friendly Ramadan festivities

By Jasmine Bager ·
Cabinet reviews Founding Day celebrations, rejects Israeli land laws

Cabinet reviews Founding Day celebrations, rejects Israeli land laws

By Arab News ·

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