‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ event coming to London in September
RIYADH, 28 August: The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will be joined by the UK’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a “Marvels of Saudi Orchestra” concert on Sept. 28 at the Central Hall Westminster in London. The event is organized by the Saudi Music Commission as part of its efforts to promote and raise the international […]
Saudi Arabia condemns militant attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
RIYADH, 28 August: Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday attacks by separatist militants in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan that started late on Sunday. At least 73 people were killed in Pakistan’s province of Balochistan when separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines, and highways. The Kingdom confirmed its rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, […]
Qassim region produces 35% of Saudi Arabia’s dates
RIYADH, 28 August: Qassim region, renowned for its fertile soil, abundant freshwater, and favorable climate, has flourished as a hub for palm cultivation. Home to over 11 million palm trees, the region produces approximately 528,000 tonnes of dates annually, accounting for roughly 35 percent of the Kingdom’s total date production of 1.6 million tonnes. Palm […]
Al-Salam Endowment Hospital opens in Madinah
RIYADH, 28 August: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan has praised the Al-Salam Endowment Hospital as a humanitarian project which reflects the country’s benevolence under King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have prioritized support for charitable and developmental sectors. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and aims to enhance the nonprofit […]
Saudi, US institutes team up for Machine Learning Bootcamp to advance AI skills
JEDDAH, 28 August: Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh launched a Machine Learning Bootcamp in partnership with Stanford University, set to begin on Sept. 30 and run for two and a half months. The bootcamp will be held at the academy’s main campus in Riyadh to enhance technical skills in fundamental concepts of machine learning, offering accredited […]
Saudi deputy minister receives UN resident coordinator
RIYADH, 28 August: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received UN Resident Coordinator in the Kingdom Mohamed El-Zarkani in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed various aspects of cooperation between the Kingdom and the UN as well as the latest developments of common interest, the Foreign Ministry reported on […]
Boost for regional economy as AlUla’s palm farms produce over 100,000 tonnes of dates annually
ALULA, 28 August: AlUla’s palm farms are making a significant contribution to the regional economy with the production of more than 100,000 tonnes of dates each year. Spanning approximately 16,579 hectares with over 3.1 million palm trees, the farms are currently mid-harvest, with the season running from Aug. 15 to Oct. 30. The main variant […]
KAUST advances research and training in AI, cybersecurity and bioinformatics
RIYADH, 28 August: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has intensified its research efforts with 67 research projects in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and bioinformatics. The KAUST Academy training program’s second cohort graduated this year. The institution offered virtual courses to over 7,000 Saudi students, intensive in-person training to 2,800, and […]
KSrelief mobile clinics in Yemen provide medical services
RIYADH, 28 August: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide healthcare in Yemen for vulnerable families, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. KSrelief’s mobile clinics in Azlat Al-Deir, Hajjah, helped 2,364 people in July. Care was provided for several patients including through the emergency (1,109), internal medicine (764), epidemic control (449) and […]
Monkeypox kills 610 in Congo: Health Minister
Kinshasa, Aug 28 (IANS) At least 610 people were killed due to monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), said Health Minister Roger Kamba. The minister urged the population to adhere to protective measures, especially with the upcoming school year in early September, and to get vaccinated as soon as vaccines become available, […]
