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Al-Najdi Mosque on Farasan Island聽undergoes phase two restoration in crown prince鈥檚 project

Al-Najdi Mosque on Farasan Island聽undergoes phase two restoration in crown prince鈥檚 project
Al-Najdi Mosque is one of the oldest worship sites on Farasan Island in the Jazan region, southwest of 海角直播. (SPA)
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Updated 20 March 2025

Al-Najdi Mosque on Farasan Island聽undergoes phase two restoration in crown prince鈥檚 project

Al-Najdi Mosque on Farasan Island聽undergoes phase two restoration in crown prince鈥檚 project
  • Al-Najdi Mosque will cover an area of 609.15 square meters and will be able to accommodate 248 worshipers
  • The mosque, which took 13 years to build, features paintings and inscriptions brought from India

RIYADH:聽The Al-Najdi Mosque is undergoing phase two restoration as part of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques.

Al-Najdi Mosque, constructed in 1929, is one of the oldest worship sites on Farasan Island in the Jazan region, southwest of 海角直播.

It is currently undergoing restoration as part of the crown prince鈥檚 project to open it to the public and to preserve its architectural beauty through plant decorations, artistic formations, and glass voids.

Following the renovation, Al-Najdi Mosque will cover an area of 609.15 square meters and will be able to accommodate 248 worshipers.

The mosque, which took 13 years to build, features paintings and inscriptions brought from India. It is named after Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Tamimi, known as Al-Najdi, the founder of the mosque.

The mosque features a unique pulpit, mihrab, and arches supporting a ceiling adorned with 12 ornate and colorful domes, showcasing a distinctive architectural style, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Najdi Mosque is one of 30 mosques that will be renovated as part of the crown prince鈥檚 project, which spans all 13 regions of 海角直播.

This includes six mosques in Riyadh, five in Makkah, four in Madinah, three in Asir, and two each in the Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, and Jazan. Additionally, one mosque will be renovated in each of the Northern Borders, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Al-Qassim.


Hira Cultural District promotes public health

Hira Cultural District promotes public health
Updated 02 November 2025

Hira Cultural District promotes public health

Hira Cultural District promotes public health
  • The initiative reflects the district鈥檚 commitment to promoting public health

JEDDAH: The Hira Cultural District in Makkah organized a series of events as part of its October campaign, held in collaboration with educational and community organizations, to promote public health awareness.

The events included interactive workshops on first aid and emergency response, conducted by qualified medical professionals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Sessions also covered key topics such as cardiac arrest management and airway obstruction interventions, the SPA added.

Health services were provided, including seasonal vaccinations, a blood donation drive, and preventive screenings to encourage positive health practices.

The initiative reflects the district鈥檚 commitment to promoting public health and supporting Saudi Vision 2030鈥檚 goal of improving quality of life and community well-being.


Four new Jazan projects to boost food security

Four new Jazan projects to boost food security
Updated 02 November 2025

Four new Jazan projects to boost food security

Four new Jazan projects to boost food security

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has announced four investment opportunities to boost the agricultural and livestock sectors in the Jazan region.

The initiative aims to promote self-sufficiency and food security while strengthening collaboration with the private sector, in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

The first project involves establishing an agricultural city in the Abu Arish governorate, covering 82,659 sq. meters, focusing on fruit tree cultivation and a marketing services building. Applications close on Jan. 6, 2026.

The second project in the Damad governorate aims to build hydroponic greenhouses for vegetable cultivation on 18,599 sq. meters. The deadline is Jan. 5, 2026.

Two additional opportunities in Farasan target livestock breeding, fattening, and red meat production 鈥 one on 250,000 sq. meters and another on 160,000 sq. meters 鈥 with a deadline of Jan. 7, 2026.

The ministry invited investors to review project details on the Furas platform.


Jeddah hosts fourth Japanese Speech Contest

Jeddah hosts fourth Japanese Speech Contest
Updated 02 November 2025

Jeddah hosts fourth Japanese Speech Contest

Jeddah hosts fourth Japanese Speech Contest

JEDDAH: The Consulate General of Japan in Jeddah organized the fourth Japanese Speech Contest at the King Fahd Public Library, in cooperation with the Saudi Association of Japan Graduates and Associates, and the Japanese community in the city.

The event marked the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and 海角直播 and aimed to promote cultural exchange, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

Consul General Daisuke Yamamoto thanked library staff and the association for their continued cooperation in hosting the event.

He expressed hope that the contest would strengthen cultural ties and help participants improve their Japanese language skills, the SPA added.

Japanese calligraphy artist Koka Awazu gave a live demonstration, with attendees and contestants trying their hand at calligraphy.

Contestants delivered speeches on the similarities and differences in life, culture, and education in Japan and the Kingdom.


Shoura Council speaker receives Pakistan鈥檚 ambassador聽

Shoura Council speaker receives Pakistan鈥檚 ambassador聽
Updated 03 November 2025

Shoura Council speaker receives Pakistan鈥檚 ambassador聽

Shoura Council speaker receives Pakistan鈥檚 ambassador聽

RIYADH: 海角直播鈥檚 Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Abdullah Al-Asheikh received Pakistan鈥檚 Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmad Farooq in Riyadh on Sunday.
Al-Asheikh welcomed Farooq and commented on the historic relations between the two countries and ongoing developments across various fields.
The parties looked at ways to support and strengthen bilateral relations and discussed several topics of mutual interest.


Sweden鈥檚 ambassador to 海角直播 visits headquarters of Arab News

Sweden鈥檚 ambassador to 海角直播 visits headquarters of Arab News
Updated 02 November 2025

Sweden鈥檚 ambassador to 海角直播 visits headquarters of Arab News

Sweden鈥檚 ambassador to 海角直播 visits headquarters of Arab News
  • Two parties discussed evolving relationship between the countries and the potential for future collaboration

RIYADH: Sweden鈥檚 Ambassador to 海角直播 Petra Menander met Faisal J. Abbas, the editor-in-chief of Arab News, during a visit to the media organization鈥檚 headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

The two parties discussed the evolving relationship between the countries and the potential for future collaboration.

Scientist Omar Yaghi, the first Saudi winner of the Nobel Prize presented by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, was another topic of discussion.

It was announced in October that Yaghi had won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in developing metal-organic frameworks.