Paris Olympics: ‘Never seen contest like this before’, AFI chief reacts to intense men’s javelin final
Paris, Aug 9 (IANS) Athletics Federation of India (AFI) president Adille Sumariwalla was surprised by the intense javelin throw competition in the final of the Paris Olympics, where the top five throws were above 87.58 m, which won Neeraj the gold at the Tokyo Games. In the final, Neeraj Chopra logged the second-best throw of […]
India to play two-day pink-ball warm-up match against Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India will play a two-day pink-ball warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, which comes ahead of the day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval later this year. India will be touring Australia later this year for a five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, starting on November 22 in Perth. Cricket […]
Riyadh Hackathon: Fourth Industrial Revolution hackathon draws over 400 innovators, creators
RIYADH, 9 August: More than 400 innovators and creators participated in workshops and discussions on innovative ways to grow the Kingdom’s economy at the launch of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution Applications Hackathon” in Riyadh on Thursday. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with the National Industry Development and Logistics Program, organized the […]
635 unlicensed drivers apprehended at Saudi airports
RIYADH, 9 August: The Saudi Transport General Authority identified 635 people for providing unlicensed transport services to passengers at the Kingdom’s airports in July. The crackdown was part of a wider campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and other authorities. The aim is to improve the safety and quality of services provided to […]
Over 20 spiny-tailed lizards released in royal reserve
RIYADH, 9 August: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released into the King Khalid Royal Reserve, reported Saudi Press Agency. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would boost the reptile’s population, amid […]
Insurance policies for cultural assets to be launched in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, 9 August: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture will be introducing a financial product that will allow the owners of artworks and other cultural assets to insure their belongings for loss or damage. The matter will be discussed at a conference, in collaboration with the Insurance Authority, at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter […]
Record 13 Saudi farms join International Falcon Breeders Auction
RIYADH, 9 August: A record number of Saudi farms are showcasing their elite birds at this year’s International Falcon Breeders Auction. Of the 35 farms taking part, 13 are from the Kingdom, which highlights the country’s commitment and dedication not only to the event itself but also to falconry as a culture and sport. Naif […]
Saudi Arabia’s representative to Arab League receives Arab Parliament speaker
CAIRO, 9 August: Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League Ambassador Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Matar welcomed in Cairo on Thursday the Speaker of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Asoumi. The parties looked at existing cooperation between the Kingdom and the Arab Parliament, discussing collaborative efforts in the parliamentary field while exploring a range […]
Heritage Commission launches Al-Baha’s Bin Raqoush Palace events
RIYADH, 9 August: The Heritage Commission’s cultural events were launched on Thursday at Bin Raqoush Palace, a historic monument in Al-Baha. The seven-day program is part of the heritage and cultural series of events organized by the commission. The events are designed to raise awareness of the history, culture and heritage of the Kingdom. The […]
Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority launches management plan
RIYADH, 9 August: The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority launched the reserve’s Integrated Development Management Plan, or IDMP, on Thursday. The board of directors of the reserve is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. IDMP is a comprehensive roadmap covering the environmental, economic, social, tourism and cultural aspects of the 24,500 […]
