Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat
ABHA, 6 December: Saudi Border Guard land patrols in the southern Dhahran sector of the Asir region arrested an Ethiopian trying to smuggle 124 kilograms of qat. Meanwhile, authorities in Al-Aridah governorate foiled an attempt to smuggle 210 kilograms of the narcotic qat plant. Elsewhere, security officials in Jazan arrested a resident for selling 236 […]
Saudi researchers secure US patent for innovative medical material
RIYADH, 6 December: King Saud University announced on Thursday that two of its team have secured a US patent for a novel material designed to inhibit bone bleeding and combat microbial infections, Saudi Press Agency reported. Dr. Nasser bin Salem bin Noah, a consultant specializing in maxillofacial surgery at the College of Dentistry and University […]
Organizations sign water dispensers partnership agreement
RIYADH, 6 December: The General Authority for Endowments and Sekaya Charitable Foundation have signed a partnership agreement to support the establishment and operation of a SR30 million ($8 million) initiative to provide water dispensers in the Makkah region and locations serving pilgrims. The agreement was signed under the patronage of Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of […]
Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent celebrates contributions from volunteers
RIYADH, 6 December: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority honored its volunteers at its annual ceremony on Wednesday, revealing statistics of financial outcomes and volunteer projects in 2024. In the presence of key figures in the humanitarian sector, the SRCA stressed that volunteering remained central to its social mission and an integral part of Vision 2030. […]
Jazan governor inaugurates Saudi International Medical Education Conference
JAZAN, 6 December: Jazan Governor Prince Mohammed bin Nasser inaugurated the Saudi International Medical Education Conference at Jazan University on Wednesday. The two-day conference was organized by the university’s faculty of medicine in partnership with the Saudi Society for Medical Education and the Deans’ Committee of Medical Colleges in the Kingdom. In his welcome speech, […]
Chedi Hegra Hotel opens at UNESCO site
ALULA, 6 December: The Royal Commission for AlUla has announced the opening of the Chedi Hegra Hotel within the Hegra Archaeological Site, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. The hotel, representing a new chapter in AlUla’s development as a world-class tourist destination, will feature 35 rooms designed to reflect harmony between luxury […]
Support equipment from KSrelief helps Somalis with disabilities
RIYADH, 6 December: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has delivered a range of support equipment to the Somali National Disability Agency. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the UN Development Program, is part of the Capacity Development and Empowerment for People with Disabilities project in Somalia which benefits 22,600 people. The delivery ceremony was attended […]
KSrelief ambulances boost Gaza’s health sector amid challenges
RIYADH, 6 December: The health sector in Gaza has been bolstered by 20 fully equipped ambulances from Saudi aid agency KSrelief, reported Saudi Press Agency. The move comes as the Strip faces humanitarian challenges and repeated targeting of critical infrastructure, including ambulances and other health services. The vehicles have significantly helped emergency response capabilities in […]
KSrelief volunteers aim to combat blindness in Ivory Coast
RIYADH, 6 December: Saudi aid agency KSrelief’s Noor Saudi volunteer project to combat blindness and its causes was implemented in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, last month. During the campaign, which ran for a week, KSrelief’s volunteer medical team examined 4,000 cases, performed 406 specialized eye surgeries, and distributed 1,154 pairs of eyeglasses. The initiative is one […]
Namibia’s President-elect pledges unity, progress, accountability in post-election speech
Windhoek, Dec 6 (IANS) Namibia’s President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the media at a South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) Party press conference, following her historic election victory. SWAPO, Namibia’s ruling party, triumphed in both the presidential and National elections which concluded recently. Speaking at the event in the country’s capital Windhoek, Nandi-Ndaitwah underscored the significance […]
