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5 women photographers honored at Jeddah exhibition

海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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5 women photographers honored at Jeddah exhibition

海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition.
  • Exhibition included an array of pieces capturing everything from the holy sites of Makkah to stunning landscapes and ancient traditions聽

JEDDAH: 海角直播鈥檚 top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom鈥檚 artistic landscape.

Organized by the 海角直播n Society for Culture and Arts, the show celebrated Amal Alameer, Hanaa Turkistani, Suzan Eskander, Susan Baaghil and Najla Angawi, whose work over the past two decades has documented the nation鈥檚 heritage, culture and daily life, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Held at the society鈥檚 headquarters in Jeddah, the exhibition included an array of pieces capturing everything from the holy sites of Makkah to stunning landscapes and ancient traditions.聽

Each of the photographers was presented with flowers and a commemorative plaque in recognition of their contributions to the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural and visual archive.

The exhibition space was designed to showcase their distinct artistic styles and reflect the diversity of their experiences and creative journeys.

Their work also tells the story of a society in transformation, balancing modern development with deep cultural roots.聽

Photography enthusiasts, students and community members attended the evening, where they had the opportunity to engage with the artists directly.

Listening to their stories and achievements offered new insight into how Saudi women continue to enrich the arts, preserve heritage and inspire new generations through the power of photography.


New water purification technology that uses fruit peels earns patent聽

According to Prof. Fatimah Al-Zahrani, the developed technology is capable of removing 98% of pollutants.
According to Prof. Fatimah Al-Zahrani, the developed technology is capable of removing 98% of pollutants.
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New water purification technology that uses fruit peels earns patent聽

According to Prof. Fatimah Al-Zahrani, the developed technology is capable of removing 98% of pollutants.
  • According to the professor, the developed technology is capable of removing 98% of pollutants and has economic and sustainable benefits

RIYADH: A research team from Abha鈥檚 King Khalid University has obtained a patent for an advanced method that uses peels of prickly pears for water purification.

Head of the research team from the university鈥檚 chemistry department, Prof. Fatimah Al-Zahrani, said that the idea behind the study was to make use of agricultural waste by converting it into an active material that can be used for treating industrial and chemical pollutants.

According to the professor, the developed technology is capable of removing 98 percent of pollutants and has economic and sustainable benefits as it allows the peels to be reused several times without notable loss of efficiency.

The distinguishing factor is an innovative mechanism that exposes the peels to ultrasonic waves and alcohol-based solutions to enhance porosity and absorption capacity in different environments.

Prickly pears are a plant native to the Kingdom and are especially abundant in the Baha region, with 26 farms producing between 40 and 70 tonnes annually.

Farmers have diversified their production to include prickly pear juice, ice cream, soap and other products.

Researchers and agricultural planners are also studying the plant鈥檚 health benefits, noting its vitamins, minerals, fiber and potential in skincare.

Fahd Al-Zahrani, director general of the Baha branch of the ministry of environment, water and agriculture, has previously hinted at the development of an integrated 鈥減rickly pear city,鈥 in partnership with the region鈥檚 Prickly Pear Association.

Prof. Al-Zahrani said that the team was able to secure the patent from the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property thanks to a collaboration with Prof. Badriyah Al-Shehri from the College of Science, and Prof. Reda El-Sheshtawy from the department of chemistry.

The study reveals that powder from prickly pear peels was flagged as a possible cationic dye absorbent based on thermodynamic and kinetic data. Cationic dyes are positively charged synthetic dyes commonly used in textiles, paper, plastic and cosmetics.

Their strong bonds to negatively charged particles such as organic matter and sediments make them stubborn to remove.

Cationic dyes can be toxic to aquatic life and damaging to cell membranes. Many are carcinogenic or mutagenic, risking human health, and they also reduce water quality in aquatic ecosystems by blocking sunlight penetration.

Al-Zahrani said that in addition to contributing to water treatment processes, this energy-efficient technology also sets an example for recycling agricultural waste into high-value environmental solutions applicable for use in industrial and community settings.


Riyadh鈥檚 Steer Studios developing new Tom and Jerry mobile game

Steer Studios CEO Yannick Theler said the game was in development and expected to launch next year. (Supplied)
Steer Studios CEO Yannick Theler said the game was in development and expected to launch next year. (Supplied)
Updated 14 September 2025

Riyadh鈥檚 Steer Studios developing new Tom and Jerry mobile game

Steer Studios CEO Yannick Theler said the game was in development and expected to launch next year. (Supplied)
  • Head of Saudi-led team 鈥榟onored鈥 to be working with Warner Bros.
  • Product expected to be released next year聽

RIYADH: Savvy Games Group鈥檚 Steer Studios, more than half of whom are Saudi nationals, is developing a new Tom and Jerry game in the Kingdom, in its first partnership with Warner Bros.

鈥淲e are honored and delighted to be working with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and look forward to delivering a fun, innovative game that lives up to the legendary status of the Tom and Jerry universe,鈥 Steer Studios CEO Yannick Theler said.

The project is a milestone for the company, which has built a base in Riyadh, combining local talent with international expertise.

Talks with Warner Bros. began in 2023 and led to the announcement of plans for an officially licensed mobile game featuring the famous cat and mouse.

Asked about the release date, Theler said the game was in development and expected to launch next year.

Based on the animated series created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the game involves a team of programmers, artists and designers. A key part of Steer Studios鈥 initiative is to support Saudis in the gaming sector and help make the Kingdom a global hub for gaming.

鈥淗alf of the team is from 海角直播 and we will be able to increase the ratio. This is what I have done in China,鈥 Theler said, referring to his work at Ubisoft in Switzerland and China.

鈥淲e have an internship that we started three years ago. It is called the Elite Internship. It is a six-month program; we have seven people who started last week. Our aim is to train them.鈥

On the future of Steer Studios, he said: 鈥淚 want us to be an elite studio, which means developing qualitative games and making a difference in the market.

鈥淚f in 10, 15 years we can be X, Y, Z number of people 鈥 and ensure the ecosystem is developed with sustainable games operated from Riyadh to the world and with Saudi leads as well 鈥 that would be the dream.鈥


Tourism 鈥榗atalyst for inclusive social progress,鈥 Saudi vice minister says

Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al-Saud represents the Kingdom at the Tourism Investment Summit.
Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al-Saud represents the Kingdom at the Tourism Investment Summit.
Updated 14 September 2025

Tourism 鈥榗atalyst for inclusive social progress,鈥 Saudi vice minister says

Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al-Saud represents the Kingdom at the Tourism Investment Summit.
  • Sector has 鈥榩ower to change lives,鈥 Princess Haifa tells G20 delegates in South Africa

RIYADH: 海角直播 recently took part in the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting and Tourism Investment Summit in South Africa.

Vice Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al-Saud represented the Kingdom at the meeting, highlighting the country鈥檚 role in shaping the future of the global industry, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

鈥満=侵辈 shares and celebrates the G20鈥檚 commitment to advancing tourism growth and placing sustainability at the heart of our efforts,鈥 she told delegates from the world鈥檚 top 20 industrialized and emerging-market nations.

鈥淭he lesson from South Africa and 海角直播 is clear: Lasting transformation happens when we share ideas and build together. This is why we created Tourise, the first global platform for action, year-round collaboration and meaningful impact. We invite the world to join us this November to design and deliver the future of tourism in partnership.

鈥淭ourism has the power to change lives, transform economies and bring the world closer together. Through Saudi Vision 2030 we are showing that tourism is not only a driver of economic prosperity but also a catalyst for inclusive social progress. But this potential can only be realized if we act boldly and collaboratively.鈥

As a permanent member of the G20, 海角直播 helped shape the final ministerial declaration, ensuring that sustainability, digital transformation, inclusivity and skills development remain priorities in global tourism policy, the report said.

Princess Haifa also hosted a ministerial dinner on behalf of Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb, inviting guests to Tourise 鈥 a gathering of public- and private-sector leaders, innovators and investors 鈥 to design a global tourism agenda for the future.

海角直播鈥檚 tourism sector is among the fastest growing in the world. Last year the number of domestic and inbound visitors rose 6 percent from 2023 to 116 million, according to the SPA.

The growth was fueled by investment in destinations, flight routes, airport capacity and infrastructure, including giga-projects such as Neom, Qiddiya and Diriyah.


海角直播 Pavilion at Expo 2025 to celebrate National Day with special culture program

海角直播 Pavilion at Expo 2025 to celebrate National Day with special culture program
Updated 14 September 2025

海角直播 Pavilion at Expo 2025 to celebrate National Day with special culture program

海角直播 Pavilion at Expo 2025 to celebrate National Day with special culture program

RIYADH: The 海角直播 Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka announced an immersive culture program to celebrate the Kingdom鈥檚 National Day. 

Taking place from Sept. 19-24, the program will highlight the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural identity and history since its unification as well as its journey under Saudi Vision 2030. 

Ghazi Binzagr, the Saudi ambassador to Japan and commissioner general of the Kingdom鈥檚 pavilion, said that the celebration reflects the strong ties between Japan and 海角直播 that connect nations and cultures, according to the Saudi Press Agency. 

鈥淭he program offers everyone the opportunity to learn about the Kingdom鈥檚 journey, from its rich heritage to its ambitious future. These events highlight identity, progress, and future potential, while underscoring the value of dialogue and cultural exchange in shaping a future full of opportunities for all,鈥 he said. 

Saudi National Day is marked annually on Sept. 23 and the celebration at Expo 2025 reflects the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to share its rich history and civilization with various cultures.

 


KSrelief advances global humanitarian work in Bangladesh, Yemen, and Lebanon

KSrelief advances global humanitarian work in Bangladesh, Yemen, and Lebanon
Updated 14 September 2025

KSrelief advances global humanitarian work in Bangladesh, Yemen, and Lebanon

KSrelief advances global humanitarian work in Bangladesh, Yemen, and Lebanon
  • The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched three major initiatives aimed at improving health, education, and food security for vulnerable communities worldwide

DUBAI: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched three major initiatives aimed at improving health, education, and food security for vulnerable communities worldwide, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). 
In Faridpur, Bangladesh, KSrelief implemented the Saudi Noor Volunteer Project to Combat Blindness and Related Diseases from September 6 to 11, in cooperation with the World Sight Foundation (WSF). 
During the campaign, a volunteer medical team examined 4,054 patients, performed 270 cataract surgeries, and distributed 800 eyeglasses to people in need. 
At the same time, KSrelief distributed school bags, uniforms, and supplies to students in Abyan Governorate, Yemen, as part of a project designed to enhance education for 13,509 displaced and local students across Aden, Al Dhale, Lahj, and Abyan. 
The program also equips schools with educational tools and hygiene kits, provides specialized training for teachers, and implements health and community awareness campaigns. 
Abyan Governor Major General Abu Bakr Hussein noted that these supplies provide essential encouragement to students and help create a better learning environment.
In Daoura, Lebanon, KSrelief distributed 2,000 food baskets, benefiting 10,000 individuals from the most vulnerable families. This food aid project aims to alleviate hunger and provide nutritional support to those facing economic hardship.