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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued implementing the water supply and environmental sanitation project in Al-Khawkhah District of Al-Hodeidah Governorate. During June 2026, the project pumped 5,164,000 liters of water for domestic use and 1,334,000 liters of safe drinking water. It also carried out 565 waste removal trips from displaced persons camps, drained 79.20 cubic meters of stagnant water and sewage, maintained 16 latrines, and conducted one water quality test. These services benefited 80,553 individuals. Source: Riyadh Daily
NEW DELHI — India’s education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged exam paper leaks, prompting organizers of the “Cockroach” movement to end demonstrations after saying the government had accepted all of their demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, marking a significant victory for the youth-led movement that organized protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes across the country. The resignation represents one of the most notable concessions made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in response to sustained public pressure during his more than 12 years in office. The last major…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense on Saturday lifted precautionary alerts issued earlier for Yanbu Governorate and Jazan, announcing that the potential danger had passed. The Civil Defense had earlier activated the National Early Warning Platform to issue alerts warning residents in Yanbu and Jazan of a potential threat and urging them to follow official safety instructions. In statements issued after the alerts, the authority confirmed that the danger had been lifted in both areas and called on citizens and residents to continue relying on official sources for information while avoiding rumors and unverified videos circulating on social…
As the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, the House of Islamic Arts in Jeddah houses over 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15 centuries. The collection showcases craftsmanship and innovation from across the Islamic world, ranging from China and India to the Maghreb and Andalusia. A central highlight is the Arabic calligraphy section, which displays rare Quranic manuscripts illustrating how writing evolved into a spiritual art form. Key pieces include a 2.6-meter fabric inscribed with a third of the Holy Quran in microscopic script, as well as a manuscript where each letter contains one of the Names of Allah.…
JEDDAH — Dust-stirring winds are expected across parts of southern and western Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with a chance of rain and hail in several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the weather conditions may affect parts of Najran, Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah, while temperatures are forecast to rise in parts of the Eastern Province. Over the Red Sea, northwesterly to northerly winds are expected across the northern and central parts, while southwesterly to southeasterly winds will prevail over the southern part at speeds ranging from 12 to 50 km/h. Waves are forecast…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested a combined 15 border security violators and two residents in separate anti-drug operations across regions, seizing 260 kilograms of khat and 22,417 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested eight Ethiopian border security violators for attempting to smuggle 160 kilograms of khat. Five Ethiopians were arrested in the Al-Rabwa Sector of Asir. In a separate operation in Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Rabwa Sector arrested five Ethiopian border security violators for attempting to smuggle 100 kilograms of khat. Meanwhile, in Riyadh, the General…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has approved the executive and regulatory provisions of its new General Education Law, marking one of the most significant overhauls of the Kingdom’s K-12 education system in recent years. The legislation establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing public education from nursery through Grade 12, while introducing new governance structures, strengthening quality standards, expanding private sector participation, and aligning the education system with the goals of Vision 2030. Here is what the new law means. A new governing body for general education A key feature of the law is the creation of the General Education Affairs Council,…
MUSCAT — Oman on Thursday called for de-escalation in the Red Sea region after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis attacked two oil tankers in the area, as the Iran conflict widens. “The Sultanate of Oman is following with great interest the recent developments related to the situation in the Red Sea region,” the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry expressed the need to “avoid escalation and any threats that could exacerbate the situation and endanger freedom of navigation.” The Houthis, one of Iran’s principal allies in the region, have long warned they could take action to block the Bab…
Al-Ahsa’s summer markets are seeing high demand for locally grown okra, a crop harvested three months after planting and highly prized for its small size, tender texture, light green color, and rich nutritional value. Farmers harvest early in the morning and sort pods daily, as consumers prefer small-to-medium okra. King Faisal University professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Mouji explained that daily harvesting is essential; leaving large pods on the plant degrades fruit quality, hardens seeds, and slows new growth. Agricultural specialist Abdullah Al-Salem noted that the summer harvest is the most productive, running through early August. Beyond okra, the historic Al-Ahsa Oasis…
Abu Dhabi – The National Experts Program’s AI Track (NEP-AI) launched its first technical learning phase today, in the presence of His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and His Excellency Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology. 32 Emirati experts will take part in NEP-AI Module 1, “AI Foundations and the AI Stack,” where they will be introduced to the technologies, infrastructure, and data that underpin modern artificial intelligence. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, said that investing in national talent is fundamental to strengthening the UAE’s long-term leadership in artificial intelligence and building a…