Rare sand cat spotted in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders region
RIYADH, 18 October: A rare species of an endangered cat was recently spotted in the east of Arar in the Northern Borders region. The sand cat is a small-sized nocturnal animal that only comes out after dark in search of food. The cat, which became almost extinct due to poaching and natural habitat destruction, is […]
Smugglers of qat arrested in Jazan, Asir
JAZAN, 18 October: Saudi Arabia’s Border Guard officers in the Al-Dair area of Jazan have arrested an Ethiopian national for allegedly smuggling 114 kg of qat into the country. Meanwhile, authorities in the Al-Ardah area of Jazan foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle 280 kg of qat across the border. Elsewhere, land patrols of the […]
King Faisal hospital displays innovations and solutions
RIYADH, 18 October: The Global Health Forum 2024 will be held in Riyadh from Oct. 21 to 23 with the participation of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre as a platinum sponsor. The hospital’s pavilion will present its latest innovations and solutions in the health sector, as well as their effect on healthcare outcomes, […]
KSrelief has implemented 1,029 food, agriculture and water aid projects worldwide
RIYADH, 18 October: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has implemented 1,029 food, agriculture and water projects for vulnerable communities worldwide since its formation in 2015, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. The center has completed 902 projects related to food and agricultural security worth over $2 billion. In addition, it has carried out 28 nutrition […]
Qiddiya launches training program to boost Saudi job market
RIYADH, 18 October:In efforts to drive career opportunities in the Kingdom, Qiddiya Investment Company announced the launch of the “Playmakers Training Programs,” the Saudi Press agency reported on Thursday. The programs are open to people from a range of educational backgrounds, with the minimum requirement being a high school-level education. After successfully completing the course, […]
Saudi FM receives phone call from Secretary Blinken
RIYADH, 18 October: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday. During the phone call, developments in the region and efforts made with regard to them were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Arabia’s commissions of museums, heritage sign 4 executive programs in China
BEIJING, 18 October: The Kingdom’s Museums Commission and its Heritage Commission on Thursday signed four executive programs with a number of Chinese cultural institutions at Beijing’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, who is the chairman of the board of directors of both commissions, attended […]
Interior Ministry extends 50 percent reduction on accumulated traffic fines
RIYADH, 18 October: The Ministry of Interior, following the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has extended for six additional months the 50 percent reduction period on accumulated traffic fines for violations incurred before April 18, 2024. The Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday that the Interior Ministry urged […]
Riyadh named Arab Environment Capital for the next two years
JEDDAH, 18 October: Riyadh has been named Arab Environment Capital for the next two years, during a meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. The city is making progress on its Green Riyadh initiative, part of Vision 2030, which aims to plant 7.5 million […]
ECI issues notification for first phase of Assembly polls in Jharkhand
New Delhi/Ranchi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday issued notification for the first phase of Assembly elections in Jharkhand, marking the beginning of the nomination process. In the first phase, elections will be held in 43 Assembly constituencies. Candidates can now submit their nomination papers both offline and online. Nomination […]
