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‘Ezz Al-Watan 3’ wraps up with musical performances, airshow in Riyadh

‘Ezz Al-Watan 3’ wraps up with musical performances, airshow in Riyadh
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The Ezz Al-Watan 3 celebration marked Ƶ’s 94th National Day. (SPA)
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The Ezz Al-Watan 3 celebration marked Ƶ’s 94th National Day. (SPA)
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The Ezz Al-Watan 3 celebration marked Ƶ’s 94th National Day. (SPA)
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The Ezz Al-Watan 3 celebration marked Ƶ’s 94th National Day. (SPA)
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The Ezz Al-Watan 3 celebration marked Ƶ’s 94th National Day. (SPA)
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Updated 24 September 2024

‘Ezz Al-Watan 3’ wraps up with musical performances, airshow in Riyadh

‘Ezz Al-Watan 3’ wraps up with musical performances, airshow in Riyadh
  • Event, organized in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, featured musical performances, military parades, scholarly dialogues focusing on key historical events
  • Discussions tackled the evolution of security in the Kingdom over the ages and strategic changes that have reinforced security and stability

RIYADH: The “Ezz Al-Watan 3” celebration, held to mark Ƶ’s 94th National Day, has been concluded by the Ministry of Interior.

The event, organized in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, featured musical performances, military parades, scholarly dialogues focusing on key historical events, and the exhibition at the King Saud University arena in Riyadh.

Discussions tackled the evolution of security in the Kingdom over the ages and strategic changes that have reinforced security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The festivities also highlighted the ministry’s efforts and security system, as well as the services it provides to citizens, residents and visitors.

National Day holds a profound significance, with events honoring a grand historical legacy, brave sacrifices and the realization of a secure present in a thriving homeland.

On Monday, Riyadh witnessed spectacular aerial displays organized by the GEA in cooperation with various government and private entities. Crowds first watched an aircraft from the Directorate of Public Security carrying the Saudi flag.

Next came helicopter formations from the Ministry of the National Guard, then aircraft from the Royal Saudi Air Force under the Ministry of Defense and civilian airliners from Saudia Airlines and flyadeal.

The military craft formed the number 94 in the skies and the Saudi Hawks aerobatic team performed complex aerial formations to demonstrate the pilots’ skills.

They were followed by displays featuring Typhoon, F-15 SA, Tornado, and F-15 C aircraft in front of the showground.

Also participating in the air displays were the Royal Guard Presidency, the Presidency of State Security, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Matarat Company, Saudi Air Navigation Services, the Saudi Aviation Club and the Saudi Broadcasting Authority.


Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture

Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture
Updated 4 min 46 sec ago

Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture

Asir launches campaign to promote organic food culture
  • Ahmed Al-Mojathel: Our goal is to highlight the importance of organic products and foods as a safer, healthier dietary system
  • Initiative forms part of a broader strategy to promote organic food consumption throughout Saudi society

ABHA: A public awareness campaign by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture kicked off Organic Food 2024 in Ƶ, reported Saudi Press Agency.

Ahmed Al-Mojathel, director of the ministry’s Asir branch, said: “Our goal is to highlight the importance of organic products and foods as a safer, healthier dietary system.

“We are working to enhance consumer awareness about the benefits of organic foods while encouraging innovation and excellence in organic product quality.”

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to promote organic food consumption throughout Saudi society.

Al-Mojathel said the campaign also aimed to achieve economic and social objectives supporting the development of the organic food sector across the Kingdom.


Officials detained as investigators smash drug-smuggling operation at Al-Jouf Airport

Officials detained as investigators smash drug-smuggling operation at Al-Jouf Airport
Updated 38 min 58 sec ago

Officials detained as investigators smash drug-smuggling operation at Al-Jouf Airport

Officials detained as investigators smash drug-smuggling operation at Al-Jouf Airport
  • 9 people arrested, including Ministry of Interior employee, 4 people associated with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and a Saudi Electricity Company worker

RIYADH: A drug smuggling operation at Al-Jouf International Airport in Ƶ, in which several government and other public-sector officials allegedly were involved, has been shut down following an extensive investigation.

An official source at the Ministry of Interior said on Thursday that nine people were detained, including a ministry employee, four people associated with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and one from the Saudi Electricity Company.

Their alleged roles in the smuggling network included helping to get the drugs into the Kingdom, ensuring shipments bypassed inspections, transporting them, and concealing them in homes and at other locations.

They also engaged in the promotion and distribution of the narcotics in the country, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The amount and type of drugs involved was not immediately apparent.

The Ministry of Interior said it remains committed to confronting all threats to national security and will take stringent action against anyone who jeopardizes the safety and stability of the country.


Saudi Music Commission launches self-learn digital platform for budding musicians

Saudi Music Commission launches self-learn digital platform for budding musicians
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Saudi Music Commission launches self-learn digital platform for budding musicians

Saudi Music Commission launches self-learn digital platform for budding musicians
  • MusiqAI offers interactive programs to the public and teaches skills for playing Arabic and Western instruments

RIYADH: The Saudi Music Commission has launched an interactive digital platform to teach music to enthusiasts wanting to start playing an instrument or further their musical knowledge.

MusiqAI is the first self-learn digital platform for music in Ƶ and the Arab region. It offers interactive programs to the public and teaches skills for playing Arabic and Western instruments.

The platform name, which includes “AI,” the abbreviation for artificial intelligence, can be translated from Arabic as “My Music.”

The commission said in a statement that MusiqAI offers online courses and trains enthusiasts and professionals on the latest technologies in music production. It also provides accredited certificates, easy access to video streaming courses, and a self-paced learning experience, anytime and from anywhere.

MusiqAI aims to offer a unique way of learning various music genres — in Ƶ and globally — whether by picking an Arabic or Western instrument such as the drums, guitar or oud, and communicating with trainers and experts on the platform.

The commission said nurturing and supporting musical talent are part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. In March, the commission launched the Saudi Music Memory initiative to highlight the history of Saudi art and offer academically documented research for musicians and researchers.

To register on the MusiqAI platform, visit the commission website: https://music.moc.gov.sa/en 


OIC discusses draft humanitarian funds statute

OIC discusses draft humanitarian funds statute
Updated 14 November 2024

OIC discusses draft humanitarian funds statute

OIC discusses draft humanitarian funds statute
  • It discussed the draft humanitarian funds statute
  • Taha added that it was important to make every effort to finalize the statute of these funds

JEDDAH: The general secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation held a meeting of the open-ended Group of Governmental Experts in Jeddah on Thursday.
It discussed the draft humanitarian funds statute, in accordance with the Council of Foreign Ministers.
OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha said that the meeting was held amid difficult and harsh humanitarian circumstances that required concerted efforts and collective action to adopt actions to help contain humanitarian crises and hardships.
In his speech, Taha added that it was important to make every effort to finalize the statute of these funds, undertake the necessary reforms to their working mechanism and support them with the financial resources to enable them to fulfil their role.
The statement delivered by assistant secretary-general for humanitarian, cultural and social affairs, ambassador Tariq Ali Bakhit, on behalf of OIC’s secretary-general, highlighted the significant challenges faced by member states in the humanitarian field.


KSrelief distributes shelter supplies in Afghanistan

KSrelief distributes shelter supplies in Afghanistan
Updated 14 November 2024

KSrelief distributes shelter supplies in Afghanistan

KSrelief distributes shelter supplies in Afghanistan
  • KSrelief will distribute 4,882 shelter items, such as tents, blankets, plastic mattresses and other supplies

KABUL: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has launched a shelter project for people returning from Pakistan to Afghanistan and victims of the 2024 floods.

It will distribute 4,882 shelter items, such as tents, blankets, plastic mattresses and other supplies across the provinces of Kabul, Ghazni, Bamyan, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Baghlan, Parwan, Kapisa, Panjshir, Herat, Nimroz, Nangarhar and Laghman. The project will help 29,292 people.

The scheme is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief efforts, through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people.