Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
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Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Sakura, or cherry blossom trees, are generally used as a national symbol in Japan, featured mostly during spring, in food and beverages. (DianaF Farah)
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Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Sakura adorn Japan Pavilion at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
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RIYADH: The Japan Pavilion at the Esports World Cup at Riyadh City Boulevard is now filled with Sakura trees as part of the cultural experiences accompanying the global event.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, Japanese company Crunchyroll is also showing an artistic sculpture celebrating the deep symbolism of these trees in Japanese culture.
Sakura, or cherry blossom trees, are generally used as a national symbol in Japan, featured mostly during spring, in food and beverages.
The sculpture provides visitors with an opportunity to connect with one of Japan’s cultural icons.
ֱ’s Ministry of Foreogn Affairs condemned the Israeli Knesset’s call to impose control over the West Bank
Updated 24 July 2025
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Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli Knesset's call to Impose control over Occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley
In a statement, the ministry said the actions by the Israeli authorities undermined efforts to achieve peace through the two-state solution, and reflected a continued insistence on destruction and destabilization
Updated 24 July 2025
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RIYADH: ֱ’s Ministry of Foreogn Affairs has condemned on Thursday the Israeli Knesset’s call to impose control over the occupied West Bank and Jordan Valley, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and United Nations resolutions.
Israel’s parliament approved a symbolic measure calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Lawmakers voted 71-13 in favour of the motion which called for “applying Israeli sovereignty to Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley”.
In a statement, the ministry said the actions by the Israeli authorities undermined efforts to achieve peace through the two-state solution, and reflected a continued insistence on destruction and destabilization.
: المملكة تدين وتستنكر مطالبة الكنيست الإسرائيلي بفرض السيطرة على الضفة الغربية والأغوار الفلسطينية المحتلة، والذي يُعد انتهاكًا صارخًا للقوانين الدولية وقرارات الأمم المتحدة.
— واس العام (@SPAregions)
The motion, advanced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition is non-binding and the Kingdom reaffirmed its rejection of all violations committed by the Israeli authorities against the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights to self-determination.
It also called on the international community to take serious steps to implement UN resolutions that uphold the Palestinian people's inherent right to live in dignity on their land, within an independent state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
has no direct legal implications, though it could place the issue of annexation on the agenda of future debates in the parliament.
KSrelief distributes 3,989 food parcels in Afghanistan and Pakistan
A total of 27,094 vulnerable individuals benefited from the initiative, according to KSrelief
Updated 24 July 2025
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RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 3,989 food parcels to vulnerable people in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported earlier this week.
In Afghanistan, 115 parcels were distributed in Omari Camp, at the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar Province, to Afghan returnees from Pakistan.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, 3,874 food parcels were distributed to flood-affected communities, including in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Haveli, Muzaffarabad, and Poonch), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Upper Dir and Torghar), and Punjab (Layyah district).
A total of 27,094 vulnerable individuals benefited from the initiative, according to KSrelief.
The program benefitted 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. (SPA)
Updated 24 July 2025
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KSrelief distributes 970 shelter kits in Pakistan and Somalia
The program benefitted 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency. (SPA)
Updated 24 July 2025
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RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief recently distributed 970 shelter kits to vulnerable communities in Pakistan and Somalia, benefiting 6,672 individuals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
In Pakistan, KSrelief provided 840 kits to displaced and affected families in the Haveli and Muzaffarabad districts of Jammu and Kashmir province, benefitting 5,232 individuals.
In Somalia, KSrelief distributed 130 shelter kits, along with 100 clothing bags and 10 tents, to families in Baki Camp in the Awdal region, benefitting 1,440 people.
Upcoming Riyadh Season to feature more Saudi and Gulf content, says GEA chairman
The public can look forward to music concerts, football matches, boxing bouts, UFC fights, and a WWE showcase
First-ever Riyadh Comedy Festival to feature over 50 of the world's most renowned comedians
Updated 24 July 2025
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RIYADH: Plenty of global attractions are being planned for the upcoming Riyadh Season, with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) promising that events will be rich in Saudi, Gulf and Syrian content.
GEA Chairman Turki Alalshikh on Wednesday said the Season will feature for the first time the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which will take place at Boulevard City in Riyadh from September 26 to October 9. The event will feature over 50 of the world's most renowned comedians, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Turki Alalshikh, adviser and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority. (SPA photo)
Following the major success of last year’s season, Riyadh is currently experiencing an unprecedented entertainment movement, such as hosting the Esports World Cup — the largest esports tournament in the world — with a prize pool exceeding $70 million and drawing significant global attention.
Alalshikh said the season’s activities will continue to accelerate week after week.
Among the global events being lined up are music concerts, football matches, boxing bouts, UFC fights, and a WWE showcase, the GEA chief said.
Wrestling fans can look forward to the “Royal Rumble” taking place in January, the SPA quoted him as saying.
Alalshikh added that more surprises will be announced soon, including events in collaboration with global YouTube star MrBeast and the "Six Kings Slam" tennis tournament, which will bring together the world’s top six players to compete for the largest prize in the sport’s history — following the major success of last year’s edition.
Riyadh Season is an annual entertainment festival held in the Kingdom's capital, a major initiative aimed to boost tourism and diversify the Saudi economy, as part of the country's Vision 2030 initiative.
National Museum summer camp inspires young Saudi creators
Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning across four craft tracks, participants explore ֱ’s rich cultural heritage
Updated 24 July 2025
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RIYADH: The National Museum’s summer camp is in its first phase, offering children aged 10-12 a range of activities that blend theory and practice.
The camp connects generations by showcasing handicrafts as both a source of national pride and a path to future economic opportunities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Through interactive sessions and hands-on learning across four craft tracks, participants explore ֱ’s rich cultural heritage.
Each child designs and creates their own products, building creative and organizational skills while fostering initiative. (SPA)
Each child designs and creates their own products, building creative and organizational skills while fostering initiative, the SPA added.
The camp transforms the National Museum into a vibrant hub, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning and creativity while developing critical thinking and design skills.
It also introduces children to handicrafts as a core part of Saudi identity and empowers them to manage small craft projects, the SPA reported.
The first phase, running through to July 31, has already attracted strong interest from families and educators. This enriching experience opens new horizons for knowledge and fosters deeper connections with national heritage, the SPA added.
