More than 15,000 beneficiaries from ‘Hedayh’ programs in Alkhobar
ALKHOBAR,6th July 2024 : The “Hedayh” Association for Dawah, Guidance and Community Awareness implemented several educational and outreach programs in Alkhobar last June, benefiting 15,098 people. Adeeb Al-Zamil, chairman of the association’s board of directors, said the beneficiaries included 12,458 people from community programs, the Saudi Press Agency reported. These encompassed mobile dawah initiatives, outreach tours, […]
Saudi aid chief, Palestinian health minister meet to discuss Gaza
RIYADH,6th July 2024 : The head of Saudi aid agency KSrelief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah has held talks on the humanitarian situation in Gaza with Palestinian Minister of Health Dr. Majid Awni Abu Ramadan. The meeting happened during Al-Rabeeah’s visit to Jordan to sign a number of humanitarian project deals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. […]
Saudi Shoura Council members meet Uzbekistan Senate head
TASHKENT,6th July 2024 : A delegation from the Saudi-Uzbek Parliamentary Friendship Committee in the Shoura Council, headed by council member and committee chairman, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Jarbaa, met the head of the Uzbek Senate, Tanzila Narbaeva, in Tashkent. Narbaeva welcomed the delegation, who are on an official visit to Uzbekistan, and stressed the keen interest […]
Saudi scouts showcase passion for STEM at international jamboree in US
RIYADH,6th July 2024 : Saudi scouts taking part in the Third International Muslim Scouts Jamboree in the US have stood out in science, technology, engineering and mathematics proficiency, a Saudi Press Agency report said on Friday. A delegation from the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is attending the week-long summer camp being held at Camp Strake […]
Abu Arish Castle: An attraction for history and architecture enthusiasts
SAUDI,6th July 2024 : Jazan province is home to a number of historic castles spanning ages and representing significant civilizational and tourist landmarks in the region. The sites showcase identity, values and traditions, which are reflected in architectural details dating back centuries. They contain rocks, columns, pottery, writings, inscriptions and special decorations, serving as regional […]
KSrelief launches food program in earthquake-hit areas of Syria, Turkiye
RIYADH,6th July 2024 : Saudi aid agency KSrelief launched a volunteer program to distribute food parcels to earthquake-hit areas in Syria and Turkiye, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The program initially aims to secure food baskets for 2,000 people in the Turkish cities of Reyhanli and Gaziantep. KSrelief chief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah inaugurated the program […]
Saudi border guards seize 340kg of Qat
RIYADH,6th July 2024 : Saudi Border Guards thwarted the smuggling of 340 kilograms of Qat in the Jazan region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Land patrols in Al-Ardah sector confiscated the items and regulatory procedures were promptly carried out. The seized items were transferred to the relevant authorities. Saudi authorities urged citizens and residents to […]
Saudi leaders congratulate Iran’s new president
RIYADH,6th July 2024 : Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran’s president, state news agency SPA reported. Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturday, besting hard-liner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement on the country’s mandatory […]
On Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s birth anniversary, an account of how PM Modi championed his ideals
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his birth anniversary. “Respectful tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, who made India proud with his strong nationalist views. His dedication and sacrifice for the motherland […]
Love jihad helpline: Pralhad Joshi seeks probe into bomb threat to Sri Rama Sena
Hubballi, (Karnataka) July 6 (IANS) Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Saturday demanded a probe into bomb threats allegedly issued to the Sri Rama Sena for opening helplines for victims of ‘love jihad’. Speaking to reporters in Hubballi on Saturday, Joshi said, “The closure of Facebook accounts of Sri […]
