Fish farming’s vital food security role in Saudi Arabia highlighted
JEDDAH, 2 August: Fish farming is vital for the Kingdom’s food security needs, according to Riyadh Al-Fageeh, general director of the National Center of Fisheries. Al-Fageeh said there are significant investment opportunities in the industry, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to boost agriculture, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. He said […]
Asir’s deputy emir discusses tourism challenges
ABHA, 2 August: The deputy emir of Asir, Prince Khalid bin Sattam, said that it is important to harness all local capabilities to ensure that tourists and other visitors to the region are able to fully enjoy all the attractions and services it has to offer. He was speaking during his weekly meeting at the […]
Saudi deputy FM attends president of Mauritania’s inauguration ceremony
RIYADH, 2 August: Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji attended the inauguration ceremony of the president of Mauritania in Nouakchott on Thursday. President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani received Al-Khuraiji after the ceremony, and the two officials discussed ways to enhance relations between the Kingdom and Mauritania in various fields to achieve the common interests of […]
Qiddiya City to host Final Fantasy VII Rebirth exhibition
RIYADH, 2 August: Qiddiya City, a destination for entertainment, sports and culture, has collaborated with international video game publisher Square Enix to bring “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” to The Boulevard in the heart of Riyadh, during the 2024 Esports World Cup. The event will run from Aug. 11 with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth producer Yoshinori […]
Jeddah Season boosts youth employment and skills development
JEDDAH, 2 August: The Jeddah Season 2024 has emerged as a significant platform for youth employment and skill development, attracting young talents and providing them with opportunities to showcase their creativity and gain valuable work experience. The event has focused on recruiting young talents and creative individuals to participate in various activities, offering them chances […]
South Korea’s Navy chief calls for solidarity against North Korea’s nuclear threats
Seoul, Aug 2 (IANS) South Korea’s Navy chief has called for solidarity to deal with North Korea’s nuclear threats during a US-hosted meeting of senior naval officers in the Indo-Pacific region, his office said on Friday. Admiral Yang Yong-mo made the call Thursday at the Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Exchange in Honolulu, attended by naval commanders […]
UP scraps Rs 5 lakh fine for leaving medical education midway
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Yogi government has abolished the rule of imposing a fine of Rs 5 lakh for leaving a medical seat in Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that the rule of imposing a fine of Rs 5 lakh for giving up a medical […]
Amarnath Yatra continues as another batch of pilgrims leaves for Kashmir
Jammu, Aug 2 (IANS) The annual Amarnath Yatra continued as another batch of 1221 pilgrims left Jammu for Kashmir Valley on Friday. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) officials said that over 4.80 lakh Yatris have performed the ongoing Yatra so far. “Another batch of 1221 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu at 3.28 […]
Bengal ration distribution case: ED arrests TMC leader, his brother
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday arrested a Trinamool Congress leader and his brother in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal. The arrested were identified as Trinamool Congress’ block president at Deganga in North 24 Parganas district Anisur Rahaman a.k.a. Bidesh and his younger brother Alif Nur a.k.a. […]
Amitabh Bachchan heaps praise on ‘independent, sure, confident’ Gen-Z
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has lauded the Gen-Zs, calling them “independent, sure, confident, and secure.” Big B took to his blog to express his admiration for Gen-Zs, also known as “Zoomers.” “…This gen z, is a set by itself… independent, sure, confident, and secure from an age when we were struggling with […]
