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Mawhiba to host ‘Beyond Creative Minds’ conference this month

daniel.fountain — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:19:56 +0000

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RIYADH: Mawhiba, an organization that works to nurture the talents of gifted students in scientific fields, will hold its third international conference this month with the theme “Beyond Creative Minds.”

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Saudi and French ministers discuss cultural cooperation

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:12:52 +0000

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Thu, 2024-11-14 00:06

RIYADH: ��Ƶ’s minister of culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, and his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, held talks in Paris on Wednesday on cultural cooperation.

They discussed cultural exchanges between their countries and cooperation relating to museums, libraries, theater, the arts, cuisine, heritage and film production.

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Riyadh governor receives Albania’s envoy

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:39:40 +0000

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Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar received Ambassador of Albania to the Kingdom Saimir Bala in Riyadh on Wednesday.

They discussed various topics of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Meanwhile, Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz met with Ukrainian Ambassador to ��Ƶ Anatolii Petrenko in Dammam on Wednesday.

Prince Saud welcomed the ambassador to the Eastern Province. During the meeting, the two exchanged friendly talks and discussed a number of topics.

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Biofach offers look into ��Ƶ’s agricultural growth, future

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:24:47 +0000

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RIYADH: ��Ƶ is among the Gulf Cooperation Council nations taking significant steps to invest in developing its organic food and beverage sector, which has experienced a growth surge in recent years.

The three-day Biofach ��Ƶ, which was held alongside Saudi Organic Food Day and concluded on Wednesday, is a key platform showcasing the Kingdom’s commitment to developing its agricultural future.

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Prophet’s Mosque imam attends India peace forum

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:14:34 +0000

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RIYADH: The imam and khatib of the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Baijan, took part in a peace conference themed “Islam is the Religion of Humanity and Peace” during his recent visit to India

More than 50,000 Muslims attended the event, which was broadcast on several media platforms and garnered more than 4 million views, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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Arabic Language Month begins in Thailand

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:52 +0000

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RIYADH: King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has launched Arabic Language Month in Thailand, in cooperation with Krirk University in Bangkok and Prince of Songkla University in Hat Yai, southern Thailand.

The event is a comprehensive program aimed at developing Arabic language curricula, improving teacher performance, promoting Arabic and highlighting ��Ƶ’s initiatives in this field, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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Riyadh hosts Hawi Baloot Tournament

abdulkareem.aldaham — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:50:44 +0000

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RIYADH: The National Portal for Hobbies, Hawi, a part of the Quality of Life Program, is hosting the Hawi Baloot Tournament in Riyadh on Nov. 14-15.

The tournament aims to promote the popular card game, and encourage individuals to pursue their interests, contributing to the achievement of Saudi Vision 2030 goals in the hobby sector.

The event will be held at King Saud University. Interested participants can register via the Hawi app.

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��Ƶ can be aviation hub for Middle East, air show boss says

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:48:44 +0000

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RIYADH: The Kingdom is committed to becoming a leading aviation hub for the Middle East, the head of the Saudi Aviation Club said on Wednesday ahead of this year’s Saudi General Aviation Airshow.

Also known as Sand & Fun 2024, the event will run from Nov. 19-23 at Al-Thumamah Airport in Riyadh.

Club chairman and founder Prince Sultan bin Salman said the show had a significant role to play in advancing the nation’s aviation sector.

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Winners of Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water honored in Vienna

bassam.zaazaa — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:07:02 +0000

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RIYADH: The Saudi environment minister called on scientists and researchers to work together to find practical solutions to global water challenges as he attended this year’s Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water at the UN offices in Vienna on Wednesday.
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli congratulated the winners of the 11th cycle of the awards, which are held under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency reported

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��Ƶ’s transport authority suspends 3 apps for violations

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:57:59 +0000

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RIYADH: ��Ƶ’s Transport General Authority suspended three digital applications on Wednesday for breaching transport regulations and failing to follow the country’s cyber and labor laws.

The three applications used within the online hail and ride and delivery services sectors lacked licenses from the relevant authorities and failed to follow regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Putin discuss Ukraine war during call

zaynab.khojji — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:50:10 +0000

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RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed developments in the war in Ukraine during a phone call, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Saudi-Russian relations and efforts made to intensify them were praised during the call. Cooperation between the two countries in various fields was also discussed.

Prince Mohammed and Putin also discussed a number of issues and topics of common interest, SPA said.

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Saudi authorities seize 12 million amphetamine pills at Jeddah port

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:31:40 +0000

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JEDDAH: ��Ƶ’s counter-narcotics authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle nearly 12 million amphetamine pills through the port in Jeddah.

The Kingdom’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control said on Wednesday that the 11.9 million pills were hidden inside a shipping container of building materials at Jeddah Islamic Port. The pills were concealed behind gypsum boards, SPA reported.

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��Ƶ adds 198 sites to National Antiquities Register

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:25:40 +0000

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RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has added 198 new archaeological sites to the National Antiquities Register, taking the total across the Kingdom to 9,317.

The commission said the registrations were part of its broader efforts to document and revive ��Ƶ’s cultural heritage, thus providing researchers and enthusiasts with reliable information on heritage locations and archaeological sites in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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Saudi children’s cultural development continues at King Abdulaziz libraries

seamus.obuachalla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:51:40 +0000

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RIYADH: Saudi children’s cultural enrichment is in good hands as King Abdulaziz Public Library continues its project to nurture the nation’s youth.

Focusing on the cultural and intellectual development of Saudi children has been a longstanding strategy of King Abdulaziz Public Library, a report by Saudi Press Agency recently highlighted.

The library aims not only to provide knowledge, but also to prepare children and young adults to become innovative and creative individuals who can compete on a global level.

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Camel committee formed in ��Ƶ to boost heritage and economic value

dalal.awienat — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:10:10 +0000

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RIYADH: In the "Year of the Camel," the Federation of Saudi Chambers announced the formation of a national committee for camels, the first of its kind, appointing Saad Al-Jalban as president and Abdullah Al-Subaie as vice president.

The move is part of the federation’s efforts to increase the economic value of camels and support relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Culture, in promoting the camel as a cultural symbol and an integral part of Saudi heritage.

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Mawhiba to host ‘Beyond Creative Minds’ conference this month

Saudi and French ministers discuss cultural cooperation

Riyadh governor receives Albania’s envoy

Biofach offers look into ��������Ƶ’s agricultural growth, future

Prophet’s Mosque imam attends India peace forum

Arabic Language Month begins in Thailand

Riyadh hosts Hawi Baloot Tournament

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Winners of Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water honored in Vienna

��������Ƶ’s transport authority suspends 3 apps for violations

Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Putin discuss Ukraine war during call

Saudi authorities seize 12 million amphetamine pills at Jeddah port

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Saudi children’s cultural development continues at King Abdulaziz libraries

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