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Second master plan represents a road map for the development of the central and southern regions of AlUla
RCU launches 2nd master plan for urban development of central and southern Al-Ula
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) launched the second master plan for urban development of central and southern AlUla. The plan aims to improve the quality of life and stimulate economic growth and urban development in the region.This is within the framework of comprehensive sustainable development stipulated in the AlUla Vision in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.The RCU announced the strategic direction of the plan, with the slogan “Towards a Prosperous Society,” will focus on urban development with developing residential land and utility services and facilities, in addition to achieving public health goals, and improving the sustainable mobility experience.The second master plan represents a road map for the development of the central and...
August 31, 2023

RCU launches 2nd master plan for urban development of central and southern Al-Ula

Self-sufficiency in Saudi date production hits 124% in 2022
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced that dates recorded the highest rate of self-sufficiency among all plant-based products in Saudi Arabia, with a 124% rating in 2022. GASTAT released the self-sufficiency rates of key agriculture products for 2022. The report indicated that potatoes registered 80% self-sufficiency, tomatoes 67%, onions 44%, and citrus 15%. As for animal products, dairy items ranked first as the most self-sufficient animal product at a rate of 118%, followed by eggs at 117%, and fish at 48%. The total area of ​​organic farming in Saudi Arabia reached 19,119 hectares, the report indicated, explaining that the organic cultivation of fruit crops (except for dates) came first with 11,536 hectares, or 60.3%, followed by...
August 31, 2023

Self-sufficiency in Saudi date production hits 124% in 2022

Remarkable surge seen in number of Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdelfattah Mashat has said that a remarkable increase has been witnessed in the capacity of the holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah. Dr. Abdelfattah Mashat made the remarks while speaking to Asharq al-Awsat. He added that there has also been a remarkable surge in the number of Umrah pilgrims coming from outside Saudi Arabia. Dr. Mashat said that there was a noticeable increase in the number of pilgrims from all countries, but the largest numbers came from Pakistan, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Yemen and Bangladesh. "The coming period will witness an increase in the number of pilgrims from various other countries of the world", he said. His remarks came after a month and a half from the start of the Umrah season...
August 31, 2023

Remarkable surge seen in number of Umrah pilgrims

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) executed a 10-week cooperative training program for 24 trainees from several universities within the Kingdom, culminating in 12 research projects spanning diverse engineering and scientific fields.
Saudi students develop 12 research projects in AI, robotics at KACST labs
JEDDAH — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) executed a 10-week cooperative training program for 24 trainees from several universities within the Kingdom, culminating in 12 research projects spanning diverse engineering and scientific fields.The research projects were centered around the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, including human-robot interaction, advanced robotics, computer vision, generative AI, AI in healthcare, and integrated systems.The projects also undertook the task of creating initial robotic models and advancing technological solutions employing sophisticated techniques and methodologies for the development of AI models.Additionally, they assessed and enhanced linguistic models for the AI chatbot “ChatGPT” to align with local...
August 31, 2023

Saudi students develop 12 research projects in AI, robotics at KACST labs

Most Saudi regions to receive higher-than-average rainfall this fall
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expects that most regions of Saudi Arabia will witness rainfall higher than average by 50-60% during the fall season. This has been revealed in NCM's weather forecast for fall 2023. The chance of rain is 50% to 60% higher than average during the fall, which will include the months of September, October and November. The regions of Al-Sharqiyah, the Northern Borders, Al-Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf, Tabuk, Madinah and parts of the Riyadh and Makkah regions will likely receive abundant rain. The higher-than-average rainfall in those regions will occur especially in October and November, NCM said. While the rainfall rate will be around average in the rest of the Kingdom’s regions, the report indicated, clarifying that...
August 31, 2023

Most Saudi regions to receive higher-than-average rainfall this fall

The Administrative Appeals Court has upheld the verdict of the Administrative Court, saying that the lower court ruling was binding and final.
Jeddah court revokes fines worth SR6.3 million slapped on Saudi businesswoman for municipal violations
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The Administrative Court at the Board of Grievances in Jeddah issued a ruling that revokes two violations, which involve fines worth SR6.3 million, imposed by the Jeddah Mayoralty, on a Saudi woman investor.The court ruled that three violations worth SR500000 in fines will be sustained against the businesswoman. The Administrative Appeals Court has upheld the verdict of the Administrative Court, saying that the lower court ruling was binding and final.Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt from sources that the Saudi businesswoman, who secured an investment project through a contract concluded with the mayoralty, was surprised when she was imposed five multiple financial fines by the mayoralty. The fines amounted to a total of SR6.8 million. Subsequently, she approached...
August 30, 2023

Jeddah court revokes fines worth SR6.3 million slapped on Saudi businesswoman for municipal violations

Shining brightly in the skies of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab region, the rare phenomenon of the “Blue Moon” has been splendidly captured Wednesday.
Stunning Blue Moon illuminates Saudi skies
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Shining brightly in the skies of Saudi Arabia and the wider Arab region, the rare phenomenon of the “Blue Moon” has been splendidly captured by the lenses of the Saudi Press Agency.The Jeddah Astronomical Society explained that most months typically feature only one full moon, but during the current month of August, there are two.According to the general designation, the second full moon is referred to as the “Blue Moon.”However, this name is more symbolic, as the moon’s color remains the usual gray observed every month.The “Blue Moon” phenomenon occurs, on average, once every two and a half years when the moon enters the full moon phase within the initial hours of the month.The giant blue moon rises from the southeast horizon alongside the...
August 30, 2023

Stunning Blue Moon illuminates Saudi skies

Under the strategic targets, the Royal Reserves will protect and reintroduce more than 30 endangered native animals to the Kingdom.
Crown Prince approves long-term targets of Saudi Royal Reserves
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who is also chairman of the Council of Royal Reserves, announced that the council has approved the strategic targets of the Royal Reserves for the year 2030.These targets support the comprehensive strategies of the Royal Reserves and focus on the protection of wildlife, afforestation activities, promotion of eco-tourism, and creation of job opportunities.The approved targets contribute to supporting the Kingdom’s efforts for sustainability and environmental protection by contributing to the targets of the Saudi Green Initiative that is meant to protect 30 percent of the terrestrial and marine areas in the Kingdom by 2030.The seven reserves constitute 13.5 percent of the total area of Saudi Arabia. These...
August 30, 2023

Crown Prince approves long-term targets of Saudi Royal Reserves

Applications for hunting permits can be submitted through the center’s official Fetri platform from Friday
Hunting season in Saudi Arabia to begin on Friday
Okaz/Saudi GazetteRIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW) announced on Wednesday that hunting season in Saudi Arabia will kick off on Friday, Sept. 1 and will continue until Jan. 31, 2024.Applications for hunting permits can be submitted through the center’s official Fetri platform from Friday. The center stated that the list of species, of which hunting is allowed, can be accessed via its official website and Fetri platform.The center said that those, who are holders of hunting rifles licensed by the competent authorities, and falconers registered with the Saudi Falcon Club, must obtain hunting permits through the Fetri platform.The NCW stressed the necessity of complying with the executive regulations with regard to wildlife hunting. It warned against hunting wild species of...
August 30, 2023

Hunting season in Saudi Arabia to begin on Friday

King, Crown Prince congratulate Türkiye president on Victory Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the anniversary of his country's Victory Day.Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished President Erdogan continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of Türkiye steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye on the anniversary of his country's Victory Day.The Crown Prince wished the Turkish president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of Türkiye steady progress and prosperity. — SPA
August 30, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Türkiye president on Victory Day

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