Saudi crown prince receives American Christian leaders
Updated 02 November 2018
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JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with a delegation of the American evangelical Christian leaders in Riyadh on Thursday. The delegation led by Joel Rosenberg, an American author and high-profile commentator on the Middle East, is currently on a visit to the Kingdom as part of a regional tour.
During the meeting, they affirmed the importance of exerting joint efforts in promoting co-existence, tolerance and combating extremism and terrorism.
The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi ambassador to the US; Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League; and Adel Al-Jubeir, minister of foreign affairs.
Saudi crown prince issues directive to name Riyadh street after late minister
Directive comes in appreciation of the 60 years that Al-Nafisah spent serving his religion, country, and Saudi kings, SPA said
Updated 19 sec ago
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RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman directed that a street in the Hittin neighborhood, northern Riyadh, be named after Motleb bin Abdullah Al-Nafisah.
The directive comes in appreciation of the 60 years that Al-Nafisah spent serving his religion, country, and Saudi kings, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Al-Nafisa, who passed away on March 27, was a loyal statesman who served his country with dedication and sincerity, SPA added.
He held a number of positions since joining the civil service in 1962, the last of which was minister of state and member of the council of ministers, which he held until his death.
Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center launches Event Pioneers program for graduates
The year-long program, beginning with applications opening on Sunday, will provide hands-on experience in collaboration with the Qiddiya Investment Co. and the Asir Development Authority
Updated 16 min 4 sec ago
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National Events Center has opened applications for a new training and employment initiative aimed at young Saudis seeking a career in the fast-growing events sector, it was announced on Sunday.
Launched in partnership with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, the Event Pioneers program will offer recent graduates practical training across eight key disciplines, including event content, protocol management, visitor experience, marketing and communications, event management, event operations, crowd management, and health and safety.
The year-long program, beginning with applications opening on Sunday, will provide hands-on experience in collaboration with the Qiddiya Investment Co. and the Asir Development Authority.
Participants will undergo intensive training while working in various areas of the events industry, with a focus on developing practical skills and preparing graduates for full-time roles in the sector.
Organizers say the program is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals of empowering young people and expanding the Kingdom’s workforce in emerging industries.
It also aims to build a pipeline of skilled Saudi talent to meet the demands of a sector that has seen rapid expansion through entertainment, cultural and sports events.
“The Event Pioneers program is part of broader efforts to develop human capital, enhance local content, and create sustainable job opportunities for Saudi youth,” the National Events Center said in a statement.
Training will be delivered in partnership with leading local and international institutes to ensure that participants are equipped with the latest industry expertise.
Officials hope that the initiative will help shape the next generation of leaders in the Kingdom’s growing events sector, providing a career pathway at a time when demand for skilled professionals is rising.
A closer look at the Great Reef off Jeddah’s coast
The reef has a growing reputation as a tourism destination, and has become increasingly popular for swimming, recreation, diving, and underwater exploration
Updated 17 min 58 sec ago
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RIYADH: The Great Reef, just 24 kilometers off Jeddah’s coastline, is a marine heritage site known for its stunning coral formations.
Covering almost six sq. km, the reef showcases the diversity of aquatic ecosystems in the heart of the Red Sea.
The reef has a growing reputation as a tourism destination and is also popular for recreational activities like diving, swimming, and underwater exploration. (SPA)
The reef is shaped not only by natural coral structures but also by cavities and openings formed by marine organisms and through weathering processes, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Despite pressure from sea currents, tides, and human activity, waters around the reef remain strikingly pure, providing an ideal environment for coral growth and marine life to flourish.
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• Covering almost six sq. km, the Great Reef showcases the diversity of aquatic ecosystems in the heart of the Red Sea.
• It offers a key anchorage for small vessels, and is also a nesting and breeding site for numerous seabird species.
According to Saudi Geological Survey’s spokesperson Tariq Al-Khail, the Great Reef offers a key anchorage for small vessels, and is also a nesting and breeding site for numerous seabird species.
The reef has a growing reputation as a tourism destination and is also popular for recreational activities like diving, swimming, and underwater exploration. (SPA)
The reef has a growing reputation as a tourism destination, and has become increasingly popular for swimming, recreation, diving, and underwater exploration, he said.
Conservation efforts have focused on raising environmental awareness among visitors to preserve this natural landmark for future generations, Al-Khail added.
Saudi National Guard minister visits Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah
The minister was briefed on the key exhibits, which highlight the journey of Islamic arts through the ages
Updated 18 min 7 sec ago
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JEDDAH: The Minister of the Saudi National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz has visited the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, which is being held at the Western Hajj Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
The minister was briefed on the key exhibits, which highlight the journey of Islamic arts through the ages.
He also explored a diverse collection of rare artworks and historic artifacts, alongside contemporary pieces by Saudi and international artists showcasing the richness of the Islamic civilization and presented in collaboration with major global museums and cultural institutions.
Wrth strengthens Saudi-Chinese relations through traditional arts
Two-day event aimed to promote cultural exchange between the two countries and strengthen relations between China and Saudi Arabia
Updated 27 April 2025
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RIYADH: An event to promote cross-cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and China in design and traditional arts was held in Riyadh this weekend.
In a collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, known as Wrth, hosted the event from Friday to Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The two-day event aimed to promote cultural exchange between the two countries and strengthen relations between China and Saudi Arabia.
The event aligns with the Ministry of Culture’s theme for 2025 as the “Year of Handicrafts,” emphasizing the importance of tradition in Saudi Arabia, delivering messages to future generations and telling stories through art.
Activities included conversations on traditional handicrafts and a presentation by Reema Al-Dossari, who is a lecturer at the College of Visual Arts, showing examples of Saudi arts on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Workshops also showed the art of Najdi decorations on wood, especially Najdi traditional designs on windows, in addition to other workshops displaying traditional Chinese metal crafting of hairpins.
Wrth was established as an initiative to improve the quality of life in Saudi Arabia, as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan.
