Hardy Al-Atam tree gains prominence in Saudi highlands
RIYADH, 31 August: The Al-Atam tree, a hardy species known as “wild olive,” has gained a special importance among the people of Sarat, southwestern Saudi Arabia, due to the quality and strength of its wood. For centuries, people relied on the tree for many of life’s requirements, including for construction materials and as a reagent […]
Saudi king, crown prince send condolences to Al-Burhan after Sudan dam collapse tragedy
RIYADH, 31 August: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Friday following the collapse of a dam in the country, Saudi Press Agency reported. The collapse of the Arbaat Dam on Sunday killed 30 people, with the toll expected […]
Saudi Arabia’s hunting season begins Sept. 1
RIYADH, 31 August: Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife announced that the Kingdom’s hunting season will run from Sept. 1 until Jan. 1, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. According to the SPA, the center also stated that the country’s hunting regulations have been updated, taking into account the sustainable use of natural resources, […]
Camel a winner in the fashion stakes, study shows
RIYADH, 31 August: The cultural and economic value of camel products in contemporary fashion has been highlighted by the Saudi Fashion Commission as part of the “Fashion Future” initiative, which coincides with the International Year of the Camelids 2024. In a research paper titled “Camel … Contemporary Fashion,” the commission underlined the role of camel […]
Saudi deputy foreign minister meets with Cameroon’s minister of external relations
YAOUNDE, 31 August: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed El-Khereiji, met with Cameroon’s Minister of External Relations, Lejeune Mbella Mbella, on the sidelines of the 50th session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers in Yaounde. The two officials reviewed bilateral relations, and discussed ways to strengthen ties across various […]
Fatwa symposium attended by distinguished scholars
MADINAH, 31 August: The second edition of “Fatwa at Two Holy Mosques and its Impact on Facilitating Procedures for Visitors” symposium at the Prophet’s Mosque has concluded. At the closing ceremony, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of religious affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, expressed his gratitude and appreciatio He emphasized that this […]
King Salman, crown prince congratulate Erdogan on Turkish Victory Day
RIYADH, 31 August: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Friday sent a cable of congratulations to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the anniversary of his country’s Victory Day, Saudi Press Agency reported. The king wished Erdogan “constant health and happiness and steady progress and prosperity for the Turkish government and people,” SPA added. Crown Prince […]
Term of 22 Law Commission ends today; UCC report still in works
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Even as the term of the 22nd Law Commission comes to an end on Saturday, the key report on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is still being worked upon. In the absence of a Chairperson, the report on UCC is believed to be delayed. The outgoing Commission last year, had […]
South actress reveals hidden cameras in caravans on movie sets filmed women changing clothes
Chennai, Aug 31 (IANS) In more trouble for the beleaguered Malayalam film industry, popular South Indian actress and BJP leader Raadhika Sarathkumar has alleged that hidden cameras were placed in caravans on movie sets to film actresses changing clothes. The actress, who is the wife of South Indian star Sarathkumar, while speaking to a private […]
African swine fever outbreak spurs emergency response in South Korea
Seoul, Aug 31 (IANS) The government here said on Saturday it has ramped up disinfection efforts and inspections following a confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak at a pig farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, aiming to prevent the disease from spreading as the nation prepares for the upcoming Chuseok holiday. The Central Disaster Management Headquarters […]
