Taif governor receives Japanese consul general
TAIF, 16 October: Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud received Japanese Consul General Daisuke Yamamoto in Taif on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan met with Ambassador of Bahrain to the Kingdom Sheikh Ali Abdulrahman bin Ali Al-Khalifa, at his office on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meetings, […]
Third Saudi International Maritime Forum to focus on AI and maritime security
RIYADH, 16 October: The Royal Saudi Naval Forces will host the third Saudi International Maritime Forum from Nov. 19 to 21, with artificial intelligence and maritime security set to top the agenda. The event will be held at the Dhahran Convention and Exhibition Center in the Eastern Province under the patronage of Prince Khalid bin […]
Shoura Council calls for investment in Saudi higher education, approves international MoUs
RIYADH, 16 October: The Saudi Shoura Council convened on Tuesday, led by its vice president, Mishaal bin Fahm Al-Sulami, to call for increased investment into the Kingdom’s education sector. Council member Asim Madkhali proposed an annual forum and exhibition to showcase investment opportunities within university cities in Saudi Arabia, with the council urging collaboration with […]
Saudi Arabia hosts first Qur’an and Sunnah contest in Mauritania
RIYADH, 16 October: Saudi Arabia inaugurated the first King Salman Competition for Memorizing the Qur’an and Sunnah of the Prophet on Tuesday in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs in cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education, the event runs from Oct. 15-19. A total of 136 contestants […]
Saudi crater holds secrets to life on Saturn moon, study finds
JEDDAH, 16 October: A crater in Saudi Arabia holds clues for possible life on one of Saturn’s moons, more than 1 billion km from Earth, a study has found. Scientists from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology sampled the extreme environment of Al-Wahbah Crater near Taif, comparing it to Enceladus, Saturn’s sixth-largest moon. They […]
Saudi hospital has become a global leader in organ transplants
RIYADH, 16 October: has become a world-leading facility for organ transplantation. KFSHRC’s Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence has garnered international acclaim for its expertise in solid-organ transplants, including liver, kidney and lung procedures, said the hospital in a statement on Monday. In the past year, the hospital successfully conducted 1,092 transplants. KFSHRC has performed a […]
Crown prince oversees signing of Saudi-Egypt council during visit to meet with El-Sisi
RIYADH, 16 October: The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Egypt. During his visit, Prince Mohammed will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who received the crown prince on arrival. The discussions will center on enhancing bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as well […]
Saudi art exhibition set for global debut
RIYADH, 16 October: The Museums Commission has announced plans to launch a landmark exhibition on the art of the Kingdom to bring Saudi contemporary work to the global stage. The exhibition will tour several countries, introducing international audiences to the vibrant art scene in Saudi Arabia and showcasing the nation’s most prominent contemporary artistic endeavors. […]
Baha workshop explores ecotourism, forest management
RIYADH, 16 October: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification held a workshop recently in Baha focused on plans to carry out a social and economic survey of communities living near forests. The aim is to create a sustainable action plan for the Al-Khala and Al-Ghouqa forests and evaluate ecotourism opportunities in […]
KSrelief distributes food boxes, shelter kits in Syria and Gaza Strip
RIYADH, 16 October: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,832 food boxes and hygiene kits in Salqin and Azmarin of Idlib Governorate in Syria, as well as 1,396 food parcels and hygiene kits in Jandairis of Aleppo Governorate The assistance is part of the second phase of a project entailing […]
