Course bids to enhance hiking safety at Saudi royal reserve
RIYADH, 18 September: The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority, in collaboration with the Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation, has hosted a two-day hiking risk assessment course at King Khalid Royal Reserve. Some 25 participants, including tourist guides, hiking enthusiasts and local community members, attended the event to obtain skills in identifying hazards […]
Saudi Cabinet stresses importance of ending Israeli aggression in Gaza Strip
RIYADH, 18 September: Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet stressed the importance of stopping Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip and working to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the territory on Tuesday. The Cabinet also welcomed the contents of a statement issued at a ministerial meeting held in Madrid on Friday on how to advance a […]
Saudi Arabia ranks top in region, 4th globally on UN’s digital government services index
RIYADH, 18 September: Saudi Arabia has climbed 25 places to become one of the leading countries in the global rankings on the UN’s E-Government Development Index for 2024, which was published on Tuesday. The Kingdom ranks first in the region, second among G20 countries and fourth globally on the digital services index. It also achieved […]
Saudi deputy minister receives Ukraine’s ambassador
RIYADH, 18 September: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Anatolii Petrenko in Riyadh on Tuesday. In a separate meeting on the same day, Al-Rassi met with Ambassador of El Salvador to the Kingdom Ricardo Ernesto Cucalon Levy, the Foreign Ministry stated on X. During the […]
New design contest launched for architects
RIYADH, 18 September: ROSHN Group, in collaboration with the Public Investment Fund, launched the MUSAHAMA Design Competition on Tuesday. Registration is open until Sept. 30, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The competition aims to select designs for facilities within the SEDRA housing development project, promoting local talent and aligning with Vision 2030. Participants will design […]
Saudi Arabia’s Commander of Joint Forces visits officers wounded in Yemen operation
RIYADH, 18 September: Saudi Arabia’s Commander of the Joint Forces, Lt. Gen. Fahad bin Hamad Al-Salman, visited injured officers at Prince Sultan Military Medical City on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The officers suffered injuries during Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen. Operation Decisive Storm, launched in March 2015, was led […]
Madinah workshop explores AI’s role in farms of the future
JEDDAH, 18 September: The use of artificial intelligence to revolutionize agriculture, cutting costs and improving efficiency, has been highlighted at a workshop held as part of the Madinah Dates Season. The workshop, held at the Madinah Chamber of Commerce, brought together Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz University faculty, researchers, and AI enthusiasts to discuss the future […]
Saudi Arabia localizes rose cultivation to boost agriculture
RIYADH, 18 September: Saudi Arabia has announced the localization of rose cultivation to meet rising local demand, create jobs, and reduce reliance on costly, lower-quality imports. The initiative also aims to boost exports to Gulf and Middle Eastern markets, supporting agricultural growth in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Ministry of […]
KSrelief delivers solar energy equipment to boost Hadhramaut technical education
HADHRAMAUT, 18 September: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief delivered solar energy equipment on Saturday to the coastal office here of the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training. This initiative is a part of the “Program for Development of Technical and Vocational Institutes in Hadhramaut,” in collaboration with the UN Development Programme and the Small […]
Wildfires kill 7 people in Portugal
Lisbon, Sep 18 (IANS) Wildfires are continuing to ravage central and northern Portugal while at least seven people have been killed and more than 40 injured, local authorities reported. The fires also destroyed dozens of homes and forced the closure of major roads and highways on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency. As of Tuesday afternoon, […]
