Bhatti pays tributes to Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud on his birth anniversary
Hyderabad, Aug.18 (NSS): Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has paid rich tributes to Sardar Sarvai Papanna, who fought against feudal lords for the rights of the downtrodden. Speaking on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Papanna on Sunday, the Deputy Chief Minister said Congress party’s Indiramma Rajyam concept drew its inspiration from the life of […]
New program boosts coffee cultivation skills in Asir
JEDDAH, 18 August: The Saudi Coffee Company Academy has launched its “Best Agricultural Practices” program in the Asir region to enhance coffee cultivation in the Kingdom. This six-day initiative, led by internationally renowned experts, imparts advanced skills in coffee cultivation and drying to farmers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts through a mix of theoretical workshops and practical […]
Saudi woman-led event in the US ‘builds bridges’
RIYADH, 18 August: A Saudi woman living in the US is channeling the power of community through Building Bridges Day, an event she recently organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The event brought together residents from various backgrounds to build social ties with the aim of enhancing communication and promoting friendship in the community, the Saudi Press […]
Civil Defense warns of heavy rains across KSA this week
RIYADH, 18 August: The General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a warning about heavy rainfall in parts of Saudi Arabia, starting Sunday and continuing until Thursday. Residents are urged to avoid valleys and seasonal lakes. Makkah region is expected to be hit hardest, with heavy to moderate rainfall, flash floods, hailstorms and strong winds […]
Saudi scouts join global conference in Cairo
RIYADH, 18 August: Members of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association are taking part in the 43rd World Scout Conference which started in Cairo on Saturday. The event, which continues until Aug. 23, is being hosted by the Egyptian Federation for Scouts and Girl Guides and includes over 2,000 members from 176 countries. The conference will […]
Who’s Who: Saleh Al-Enezi, director and official spokesman at IMSIU
RIYADH, 18 August: Saleh Al-Enezi is the official spokesman and general director of the General Administration of Public Relations and Media at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University since February 2024. He has been a staff member at the university’s department of journalism and media in the faculty of information and communication since 2014. Al-Enezi […]
Makkah imam meets Cambodian deputy minister of sects and religions
PHNOM PENH, 18 August: Dr. Bandar bin Abdulaziz Baleelah, imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and member of the Council of Senior Scholars, met Cambodian Deputy Minister of Sects and Religions Hajj Ashari Ayub while on an official visit to the country. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of common interest, especially […]
Qur’an contest participants laud Saudi efforts during Makkah cultural tour
MAKKAH, 18 August: Several contestants in the 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Qur’an visited Makkah’s Clock Tower Museum. The visit was part of the cultural programs organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs for this edition’s 174 contestants, who hail from 123 countries, the Saudi Press Agency […]
No mpox cases detected in Saudi Arabia: Health authority
RIYADH, 18 August: No cases of mpox Clade 1b have been detected in Saudi Arabia despite the global outbreak, the Saudi Public Health Authority confirmed on Saturday. The authority stressed that the Kingdom was prepared to face all types of health threats by implementing the necessary measures to monitor and curb the spread of the […]
Riyadh library safeguards Arab, Islamic heritage
Riyadh, 18 August: The King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing Arab and Islamic heritage. Its extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts offers invaluable insights into Arab and Islamic civilization. With over 3 million books and a growing digital archive, the library is a leading resource for […]
