RIYADH: The cultural and economic value of camel products in contemporary fashion has been highlighted by the Saudi Fashion Commission as part of the “Fashion Future” initiative, which coincides with the International Year of the Camelids 2024. In a research paper titled “Camel … Contemporary Fashion,” the commission underlined the role of camel products in…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning interest in manga and anime, a trend that can be traced to the 1970s, is helping to usher in a revolution in cultural production. These Japanese art forms have captivated audiences of all ages, gaining significant popularity in recent years. Their ability to combine entertainment, culture and education has made them…
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has provided more than 5.6 million liters of water to vulnerable people in the Al-Khawkhah directorate of Hodeidah, Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The agency pumped 2.79 million liters of drinking water and 2.85 million liters of non-potable water into local tanks in July, the report…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Wednesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by the Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. The king left Jeddah earlier on Wednesday, SPA said.
ALULA: AlUla’s palm farms are making a significant contribution to the regional economy with the production of more than 100,000 tonnes of dates each year. Spanning approximately 16,579 hectares with over 3.1 million palm trees, the farms are currently mid-harvest, with the season running from Aug. 15 to Oct. 30. The main variant harvested is…
Riyadh: People are more likely to invest in things they feel connected to, according to the founder and president of Works Collective, Nate Morley, speaking on a panel titled “Cultural Crossroads in Games” on the second day of the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh. The panel brought together creative professionals from diverse fields, including…
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s housing sector has strengthened its international partnerships by signing five key agreements on real estate development and financing with major US companies. The deals aim to enhance the Kingdom’s mortgage refinancing market, expand property funding, and attract foreign investments. The country’s housing program has transformed the sector by expanding financial access, streamlining…
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency, KSrelief, continues to offer healthcare to displaced persons in Yemen, Jordan and Iraq. KSrelief’s mobile medical clinics in the Wallan camp of the Hajjah governorate helped 444 Yemenis over the month, offering emergency care, disease control, internal medicine, reproductive health, nursing, surgery, and dressing services. In Jordan, KSrelief provided vital…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister discussed with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ending the war in Gaza and developments in Sudan and Yemen during a phone call on Sunday, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said. The call between Prince Faisal bin Farhan and the top US diplomat came as Blinken arrived in Israel on Sunday on a Middle East…
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has provided much-needed aid to those affected by crises and health challenges in Yemen, Sudan and Lebanon. In Yemen’s Marib governorate, the organization’s Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center Project delivered essential medical services to 521 displaced people and residents who had lost limbs, ranging from prosthetic fittings and rehabilitation to physical…
