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Pesticides workshop held in AlUla

The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. (SPA)
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The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. (SPA)
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The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. (SPA)
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The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. (SPA)
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Updated 20 June 2025

Pesticides workshop held in AlUla

The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. (SPA)
  • The workshop was part of a series of different guidance programs and workshops implemented by the National Center for Palms and Dates throughout the year in many regions of the Kingdom

ALULA: A workshop, titled Safe Handling of Palm and Date Pest Pesticides, was held on Friday in the AlUla Governorate. The event, which was organized by the National Center for Palms and Dates, in collaboration with the Royal Commission for AlUla, took place in the agricultural sector of the commission’s headquarters.

The workshop targeted farm owners, agricultural workers, and those interested in the sector. It aimed to raise awareness about safe pesticide use while enhancing efficiency in agricultural pest control in a way that improves production quality while ensuring environmental safety.

The workshop was part of a series of different guidance programs and workshops implemented by the National Center for Palms and Dates throughout the year in many regions of the Kingdom. They bid to support the agricultural sector’s development and enhance sustainability practices.


KSrelief expands aid efforts across four nations

KSrelief expands aid efforts across four nations
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KSrelief expands aid efforts across four nations

KSrelief expands aid efforts across four nations

RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to make an impact by providing critical assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

In Pakistan, the organization recently launched the Economic Empowerment Project in Peshawar to support vulnerable families.

The initiative includes distributing 2,000 goats, 25,000 poultry and 500 cattle, along with tools and training, benefiting some 2,500 families.

In the Syrian Arab Republic, the agency distributed 420 food baskets to displaced families from As-Suwayda to Daraa and 970 shelter kits in Aleppo governorate, while in Sudan it distributed 1,050 food baskets to needy and displaced families in Halfa and Abri in the Northern State.

In Afghanistan, the organization provided food aid to 350 returnee families from Iran at the Baba Jan Brigade camp in Kabul Province.

Since being established in 2015, KSrelief has carried out 3,814 projects in 109 countries at a total cost of more than $8.2 billion. Its work spans key sectors such as food security, health, education, water and sanitation, shelter and early recovery.

The agency also works closely with UN bodies and global relief organizations to empower vulnerable communities as well as promote sustainable development.


Saudi meteorology center to present Hajj safety plans

Saudi meteorology center to present Hajj safety plans
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Saudi meteorology center to present Hajj safety plans

Saudi meteorology center to present Hajj safety plans

RIYADH: The fifth Hajj Conference and Exhibition will see the National Center for Meteorology unveil its services and operational readiness plans to ensure the safety of pilgrims amid changing and extreme weather conditions.

Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the event will take place in Jeddah from Nov. 9-12 with the theme “From Makkah to the World.”

The center will present climate scenarios for upcoming Hajj seasons and join a panel discussion on using climate studies to improve the environment in the holy sites and enhance service efficiency.

The event will feature more than 80 sessions and 60 workshops, with attendees including academics, researchers, representatives from Hajj affairs offices and diplomatic missions, and more than 2,400 trainees from around the world.

More than 260 exhibitors from 137 countries will also show the latest technologies and services related to the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem.

This year’s conference is expected to launch high-impact initiatives, and officials will sign new agreements to enhance technological integration, urban development and pilgrim services.


ֱ leads two-state solution meeting in Riyadh

ֱ leads two-state solution meeting in Riyadh
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ֱ leads two-state solution meeting in Riyadh

ֱ leads two-state solution meeting in Riyadh

RIYADH: ֱ hosted a meeting on the implementation of a two-state solution in Palestine on Sunday in Riyadh.

Manal bint Hassan Radwan represented the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the meeting and affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to achieving peace, statehood and stability for Palestinians.

She emphasized that the establishment of a Palestinian state represents a regional and international priority, a moral responsibility, and a fundamental condition for maintaining security and peace.

The Riyadh meeting set out to establish the foundations for a comprehensive and implementable work program to manage the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital and achieve security and stability for all peoples and countries in the region.

The call for the international community to provide urgent financial support in light of the continued withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues was renewed at the meeting, which was held in partnership with the EU and Norway as co-chairs.

Representatives from various countries, as well as regional and international organizations, were also in attendance.


Bahrain’s King Hamad receives Saudi minister in Manama

Bahrain’s King Hamad receives Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz at Al-Safriya Palace.
Bahrain’s King Hamad receives Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz at Al-Safriya Palace.
Updated 26 October 2025

Bahrain’s King Hamad receives Saudi minister in Manama

Bahrain’s King Hamad receives Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz at Al-Safriya Palace.
  • The king welcomed Prince Turki and noted the distinguished relations between their countries

RIYADH: Bahrain’s King Hamad received Saudi Minister of State Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz at Al-Safriya Palace on Sunday.

The king welcomed Prince Turki and noted the distinguished relations between their countries, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and King Hamad similarly sent his greetings to the Saudi leadership.


Quantum challenge to train talents in AI and computing

Quantum challenge to train talents in AI and computing
Updated 26 October 2025

Quantum challenge to train talents in AI and computing

Quantum challenge to train talents in AI and computing
  • The challenge aims to raise awareness of quantum computing among Saudi talents

RIYADH: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in partnership with IBM and the Saudi Quantum Technology Association, has launched the Quantum Challenge, an educational competition taking place from Nov. 9 to 13.

The challenge aims to raise awareness of quantum computing among Saudi talents and enable participants to program using Qiskit, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

It also seeks to strengthen their skills in solving quantum optimization problems (QUBO/VQE/QAOA) and applying them in artificial intelligence.

The program combines hands-on training with practical challenges, guiding participants from basic concepts to developing quantum-based solutions for real-world problems.

It prepares a new generation of innovators to advance the Kingdom’s digital future, according to the SPA.

The ministry invited university students and graduates in computer science and advanced technologies to register for the challenge before Nov. 1 via: futureskills.mcit.gov.sa/en/form/nmwdhj-tsjyl-f-alyt-thdy-alkmw.