KSrelief delivers food aid in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region
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The initiative is part of a food security support project under the framework of the Kingdom’s global humanitarian and relief efforts. (SPA)
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The initiative is part of a food security support project under the framework of the Kingdom’s global humanitarian and relief efforts. (SPA)
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Updated 16 August 2025
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KSrelief delivers food aid in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region
The project was part of ֱ's efforts to alleviate poverty around the world
Updated 16 August 2025
Arab News
MOGADISHU: Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributed 1,000 food baskets to vulnerable families in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, benefiting 6,600 people.
The initiative is part of a food security support project under the framework of the Kingdom’s global humanitarian and relief efforts.
The agency also recently distributed 349 shelter kits and 297 personal care kits in the towns of Al-Musayfirah, Saida, Khirbet Ghazal, Jabab and Al-Sahwah in Syria’s Daraa governorate, reaching 646 displaced families. The scheme was part of ֱ’s projects to alleviate Syrian suffering.
National program launched to track invasive and non-native marine species
ّّّIt is the first coordinated national effort to create a database of non-native and invasive marine species in the Kingdom’s waters
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RIYADH: ֱ’s National Center for Wildlife has introduced a new national program to track invasive marine species in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
In collaboration with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, the program aims to reinforce the country’s efforts to conserve marine biodiversity and protect ecosystems.
It is the first coordinated national effort to create a comprehensive database of non-native and invasive marine species in the Kingdom’s waters.
The program uses advanced research methods including field surveys, DNA barcoding and maritime traffic analysis to develop accurate scientific imaging of species distribution and dispersal pathways.
Preliminary results revealed hundreds of potential non-native marine species, including 181 in the Red Sea and 168 in the Arabian Gulf.
These species are most concentrated in areas close to ports and coastal infrastructure, areas that the program is targeting with monitoring and environmental planning.
The program has also established the region’s first genetic fingerprint library for potential non-native marine species, for rapid identification of future threats.
Furthermore, it has strengthened national capacities through training and improved marine biosecurity in line with international standards.
Based on these results, NCW is developing a national marine biosecurity framework to prevent and manage invasive species in cooperation with the relevant authorities.
NCW CEO Mohammed Qurban said that this program reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to promoting scientific research and its applications in marine environment protection, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.
‘Amazonia Awakens’ brings rainforest magic to Boulevard World
Latest attraction is fusion of fantasy, excitement, and visual spectacle suitable for families and adventure seekers
Updated 23 October 2025
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RIYADH: Boulevard World has opened a new aquatic attraction, “Amazonia Awakens,” as a part of Riyadh Season 2025, offering a mix of adventure, fantasy, and stunning visual effects.
The storytelling is inspired by the mystique of tropical rainforests, offering an interactive journey through a vividly designed, Amazon-inspired, immersive world, according to a recent Saudi Press Agency report.
The adventure begins aboard a boat gliding through ancient ruins and a dark tunnel filled with dramatic sound, light, and interactive effects.
It builds up to a heart-pounding moment where the boat plunges 20 meters down, crowned by a massive wave.
Lasting about 10 minutes, “Amazonia Awakens” delivers a captivating fusion suitable for families and adventure seekers.
Amazonia is just one of the latest offering of Boulevard World, one of the venues for Riyadh Season, which opened on October 10 and will run until May 2, 2026. (SPA)
Amazonia is one of the latest offerings of Boulevard World, a venue for Riyadh Season, which opened on Oct. 10 and runs until May 2, 2026.
There are other festivals held elsewhere in the Kingdom throughout the year to boost tourism, one of the key programs of Saudi Vision 2030.
During a pre-opening announcement on Oct. 6, ֱ’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Alalshikh reported that Riyadh Season has already attracted 20 million visitors from 135 countries.
Riyadh Season’s other key venues include Boulevard City, the Kingdom and ANB arenas, Dunes of Arabia, and Riyadh Zoo.
Saudi leaders send messages of condolence to Kuwaiti emir after death of former diplomat
Updated 23 October 2025
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RIYADH: ֱ’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent their condolences to the emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Wednesday following the death of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the age of 75.
He was a diplomat who served in several high-ranking positions, including acting undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and director of the ministry’s European Department, The Times Kuwait reported.
In separate cables, the king and crown prince offered their prayers that God would forgive the deceased and have mercy on him, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
ֱ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land/node/2619888/saudi-arabia
ֱ condemns Israeli draft laws for annexation of Palestinian land
Kingdom says it firmly rejects all settlement and expansionist activity by Israeli occupation authorities in the West Bank
Foreign Ministry reminds international community of its responsibility to implement UN resolutions and halt Israeli encroachment
Updated 22 October 2025
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RIYADH: ֱ’s Foreign Ministry condemned the preliminary approval by the Israeli parliament on Wednesday of two draft laws, one of which seeks to legitimize an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank, and another attempting to impose Israeli sovereignty over the entire territory.
The Kingdom said it firmly rejected all settlement and expansionist activity by Israeli occupation authorities in the West Bank, and reaffirmed its support for the right of Palestinians to establish an independent state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with international resolutions.
The ministry reminded the international community of its responsibility to implement UN resolutions and halt Israeli encroachments on Palestinian territory, and called for a peace process that results in a two-state solution to achieve security and stability in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Earlier, Israeli lawmakers voted in the Knesset to advance two bills related to annexation of the West Bank, a goal promoted by far-right ministers. The drafts will have to go through three additional votes in the parliament to become law.
The first bill, which passed by 32 votes to 9, proposes annexation of a large Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem. The second, which proposes annexation of the entire West Bank, narrowly passed by 25 votes to 24.
