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Jeddah hosts Health and Beauty Expo to showcase trends, innovations, expert advice

Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Held at the Super Dome, the exhibition featured over 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 attendees, reflecting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing health and beauty market. (Afshan Aziz)
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Jeddah hosts Health and Beauty Expo to showcase trends, innovations, expert advice

Jeddah hosts Health and Beauty Expo to showcase trends, innovations, expert advice
  • Event features more than 100 exhibitors, welcomes over 25,000 visitors

JEDDAH: The Health and Beauty Expo returned to Jeddah and attracted visitors eager to explore the latest in health, wellness, and beauty.

Held at the Superdome from Aug. 27-29, the event featured more than 100 exhibitors and welcomed more than 25,000 visitors, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing health and beauty market.

The expo provided product showcases, interactive experiences, and advisory sessions. It brought together experts, clinics, hospitals, and cosmetic and pharmaceutical companies, as well as emerging entrepreneurs and investors.

Ahmed Alshawa, marketing manager of Bio Life Clinic, highlighted the value of direct interaction with visitors, and added: “We were here to introduce our services, especially in dental and dermatology, and offer exclusive promotions during the three days. The expo gave us a great chance to reach the public and familiarize them with our offerings.”

Ahmed Hamed, regional manager at L’Oreal, said: “We engaged visitors with our products such as La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, and Vichy. Our goal is to improve skin health, addressing issues like acne and hair loss, and providing moisturizers for overall wellness. We also provided free consultations with doctors at our booth to advise visitors on which products suited them best.”

QV showcased its newly launched skincare range, and Dr. Mohammed Osama, pharmacist and the company’s senior medical representative, said: “We have introduced three new products: one for calming redness, rashes, and itching; another for oily and combination skin; and one for dry, sensitive skin.

“We also have a baby cream for eczema and dermatitis. Unlike prescription products, these allow us to communicate directly with customers, educating them about our offerings in a way that we normally can only do with doctors or pharmacists.”

Cosmoderma (cosmetic dermatology) clinics also drew the attention of visitors. Sahar Taisir, supervisor at Lavida Clinics, said: “Our strategy was to offer discounts on cosmoderma services. Anyone registering for treatments at our booth, whether for skin, hair, or body laser services, would receive special offers.”

Hospitals and medical centers emphasized the importance of comprehensive healthcare.

Dr. Rawan Gari, OB-GYN consultant at Lavender Medical Complex, said: “Our clinic takes care of women from puberty to menopause. We provide premarital counseling, contraceptive guidance, pregnancy follow-up, gynecological consultations, fertility support, and sexual health services.”

Dr. Hanin Radwan, OB-GYN consultant at Aya Clinic, said: “We offered discounted services and free consultations on IVF, routine pregnancy checkups, and pediatric care.”

Korean beauty trends were also on display, highlighting the global influences shaping skincare preferences.

Panel discussions ran throughout the three days of the event and featured leading experts sharing insights on the latest trends, sustainable practices, and holistic approaches in health and beauty.


Pectoral sandpiper recorded at Saudi royal reserve

The pectoral sandpiper is considered a rare migratory passage species in the Arabian Peninsula. (SPA)
The pectoral sandpiper is considered a rare migratory passage species in the Arabian Peninsula. (SPA)
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Pectoral sandpiper recorded at Saudi royal reserve

The pectoral sandpiper is considered a rare migratory passage species in the Arabian Peninsula. (SPA)
  • Documentation of the bird reflects the pivotal role of the Kingdom — including the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve — along international migratory bird flyways

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has announced the sighting of a pectoral sandpiper (calidris melanotos), a rare waterbird, at Rawdat Umm Al‑Thiyabah, marking the first confirmed record of the species inside a reserve in the Kingdom.

The pectoral sandpiper is considered a rare migratory passage species in the Arabian Peninsula. It breeds in the Arctic tundra areas of Canada and Alaska, extending as far as Siberia, and winters in the southernmost parts of South America, traversing migration routes that span multiple continents. Its diet consists of small crustaceans, aquatic invertebrates, and insects.

Documentation of the bird reflects the pivotal role of the Kingdom — including the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve — along international migratory bird flyways, serving as a key natural stopover on one of the world’s most important routes between Asia and Africa.

According to a scientific paper published last week in Check List, a peer-reviewed online journal of biodiversity data, two adults of the species were observed on May 2 along the water’s edge at Rawdat Umm Al-Thiyabah, a seasonal wetland rich in biodiversity.

The study described the observation as “rare and exceptional” at the regional level.

The US newspaper Herald-Leader highlighted that spotting the species in the Kingdom was an “unusual occurrence,” while revealing the scientific and environmental value of Saudi reserves in tracking the global movement of migratory birds.

 


Saudi minister meets US industry experts

Bandar Al-Khorayef tours industrial sectors in North Carolina. (SPA)
Bandar Al-Khorayef tours industrial sectors in North Carolina. (SPA)
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Saudi minister meets US industry experts

Bandar Al-Khorayef tours industrial sectors in North Carolina. (SPA)
  • Alkhorayef’s tour explored opportunities to collaborate on 3D-printing materials and hybrid manufacturing solutions that can be applied to the Kingdom’s own Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center

RIYADH: As part of an official four-day visit to the US, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef dedicated a full day to exploring cutting-edge research facilities at North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, meeting with industry experts.

The program included a meeting with North Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley and a tour of North Carolina State University’s Energy X Lab and Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics, alongside a visit to the nearby Statistical Analysis System Institute, the SPA reported on Thursday.

Together, these engagements reflect ֱ’s commitment to adopting advanced manufacturing technologies and strengthening international partnerships to accelerate its ambitious industrial sector transformation.

Discussions at the SAS Institute focused on how digital twins, advanced analytics, and machine learning can simulate factory operations, optimize processes before implementation, and extend the lifecycle of industrial equipment.

Alkhorayef’s tour explored opportunities to collaborate on 3D-printing materials and hybrid manufacturing solutions that can be applied to the Kingdom’s own Advanced Manufacturing and Production Center, while learning more about the North Carolina university center’s expertise in supporting small and medium enterprises through additive manufacturing research.

 


Saudi Culture Ministry to hold photography expo in Venice

Saudi Culture Ministry to hold photography expo in Venice
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Saudi Culture Ministry to hold photography expo in Venice

Saudi Culture Ministry to hold photography expo in Venice
  • Visual Arts Commission CEO Dina Amin said that holding the exhibition in Venice marks a significant step that reflects the continuous development and vibrant creativity of the photography sector in the Kingdom

RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture is preparing to organize the exhibition “In a New Light,” showcasing contemporary photography from ֱ as part of cultural events at the Abbazia building in Venice, Italy.

The exhibition will run from Sept. 12 to Oct. 10, and will feature works shortlisted for the 2025 Kingdom Photography Award.

The award, launched in 2022, is an annual initiative designed to empower professional photographers and support emerging talent in the field of photography.

Visual Arts Commission CEO Dina Amin said that holding the exhibition in Venice marks a significant step that reflects the continuous development and vibrant creativity of the photography sector in the Kingdom.

She added that the exhibition highlights the innovative contributions of Saudi photographers, whose works express national identity through fresh perspectives that engage international audiences.

Through the Kingdom Photography Award, the Visual Arts Commission aims to support creatives in photography, enhance the sustainability of the local photographic scene by fostering cultural exchange, enrich visual knowledge and build a photographic archive that documents the Kingdom’s features, heritage and landscapes through artistic lenses, embodying the national visual identity.

The award also aims to foster a culture of innovation in photography, encouraging participants to explore new approaches that transcend traditional practices while providing a platform for emerging talents to showcase their works to a global audience.

The 2025 edition of the award has attracted numerous submissions from Saudi and international photographers.

 


Ministry of Culture, Korea Heritage Service sign agreement to enhance cooperation

Ministry of Culture, Korea Heritage Service sign agreement to enhance cooperation
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Ministry of Culture, Korea Heritage Service sign agreement to enhance cooperation

Ministry of Culture, Korea Heritage Service sign agreement to enhance cooperation
  • The agreement builds upon MoU signed in Seoul in June 2019

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Korea Heritage Service signed an executive program for cooperation at National Palace Museum, Seoul, South Korea, further strengthening collaboration in the field of intangible cultural heritage.

The agreement builds upon the memorandum of understanding signed in Seoul in June 2019 between the Saudi Ministry of Culture and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which established a framework for cultural cooperation between the two countries, said the MoC.

The executive program represents a concrete step forward in putting the MoU into practice, with a focus on knowledge exchange, institutional development, and the safeguarding of intangible heritage.

The program was signed by Dr. Maha Abdullah Alsenan, deputy minister of research and cultural heritage, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, and Yun Soon-ho, director general of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bureau, representing the Korea Heritage Service.

Under the program, areas of cooperation include capacity building in the digitization of records, development of training programs in digital archiving, and collaborative research on intangible heritage.

In addition to joint research and conferences, the program includes mechanisms for implementation such as the formation of a joint working team, knowledge exchange, and the hosting of professional workshops for heritage practitioners in both countries.

The signing of this executive program reaffirms the Kingdom’s broader commitment to fostering mutual learning and advancing the preservation of intangible cultural heritage through collaboration.

The Ministry of Culture is developing ֱ’s cultural economy and enriching the daily lives of citizens, residents, and visitors. Overseeing 11 sector-specific commissions, the ministry works toward the support and preservation of a vibrant culture within the Kingdom.

The Korea Heritage Service is an independent agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.


Saudis, expatriates throng Jeddah fish auction for a bargain

Saudis, expatriates throng Jeddah fish auction for a bargain
Updated 29 August 2025

Saudis, expatriates throng Jeddah fish auction for a bargain

Saudis, expatriates throng Jeddah fish auction for a bargain
  • One of the most exciting features of the market is the live seafood auction held daily in the afternoon

JEDDAH: Fishing plays a significant role in the history and culture of Jeddah. Today, there are many fishing markets throughout Jeddah, but perhaps the most popular and active of them all is the Jeddah Fish Market.

One of the most exciting features of the market is the live seafood auction held daily in the afternoon.

Arab News visited the fish market located by the Jeddah Islamic Port and spoke to Faisal Al-Jadaani, the market auctioneer, just minutes before the auction started. “It is a fair competition based on market conditions, paying equal attention to various different aspects (quality, freshness, refrigeration and careful handling), all of which ultimately pays off for the fishermen,” he said.

“The fish are sold off in an exciting public auction that takes place daily from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. As soon as fishermen bring in their catch, the auction begins.

“The auction features high-quality seafood, including Hamour, Bayadh, Shaour, Harid and Najel.”

The auction is open all week and the process typically involves the sorting of fish by species, size and quality.

Saudis and expatriates throng daily to the auction for fresh fish, a choice of bargain and fairness in the transaction process.

It is a great atmosphere that draws in professional buyers, chefs, restaurant owners and curious enthusiasts.

An auctioneer chants as bids fly in for the freshest catches, creating a dynamic atmosphere that feels both traditional and thrilling.

The market management oversees the auction. The auctioneer announces a price, which then goes up until it settles on a price considered suitable for the buyers, who are mostly fish traders, residents and owners of seafood restaurants.

The crowd listens to the auctioneer, who shouts loudly while members of the crowd take turns raising their hands. Sellers come and go up the aisles, collecting money from the crowd.

Speaking about the daily quantities of fish auctioned, Al-Jadaani said: “As much as it varies day to day, depending on the fish that come in by fishers, it is a very systematic operation with the sole goal of getting the fish out to the auction as quickly as possible to be sold to consumers.”

According to fishermen, there is no shortage of seafood in the market and the prices are also good as they are catching a sufficient amount of fish from the Red Sea every day.

Abbass Al-Ahmadi, a young fisherman who inherited his occupation from his father, told Arab News: “We try to get as much fresh fish as we can from the sea in Jeddah, and sometimes we go further to the city of Thuwal located on the Red Sea coast, which is known for fishing.

“The auction is the right place for us as small fishers because we need a place to sell our catch as soon as it lands at the right price,” he added. 

For consumers, the auction is an ideal place to buy live and fresh fish for reasonable prices.

Ali Al-Shamrani, who owns a seafood restaurant, said: “The auction allows us to bid and thus compete for the fish on offer. So, our priority is the freshness of the fish, and that’s where we find it.”

For those who were unable to attend the auction, many fish shops are located in the market, offering a wide selection of fresh seafood.