Baby baboons abandoned by owners left with Jeddah dog shelter 

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Updated 02 March 2022
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Baby baboons abandoned by owners left with Jeddah dog shelter 

JEDDAH: Baby baboons abandoned by their owners are being left with a dog shelter in Jeddah.

DJ Kennels has received seven abandoned baby baboons, with the shelter owner expressing his concern about people not doing their research before taking on exotic pets.

“Very few people with very special circumstances can keep a monkey and people don’t really realize this,” Mahmoud Azzam told Arab News.

Azzam said that unlicensed or unofficial animal marketplaces were taking advantage of people who were looking for exotic pets. 

“People look for animals that are expressive and emotional, a baby baboon is very adorable and looks a little bit like a human baby. So, they would buy these babies from the market without realizing what they have gotten themselves into. They don’t even look into the fact that these babies were ripped away from their natural habitat and that they were acquired by illegal means.”  

Monkeys are wild creatures and cannot be domesticated. But people who adopt them only realize this when the monkeys turn three to four months old, revealing their true nature by being destructive and noisy and making it impossible for the owner to train them.

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  • DJ Kennels has received seven abandoned baby baboons, with the shelter owner expressing his concern about people not doing their research before taking on exotic pets.

“The complication with the baboons is that people can give away their cats and dogs to a shelter, or even if they are left on the street the other cats will accept them,” Azzam added. “For baboons there are no shelters and, if left in the wild, the other monkeys will kill them within a very short period of time.”

DJ Kennels is more than just a dog shelter. Some people bring their pets for boarding and training, while others take their pets along for playdates with other animals. 

But recently, people have also begun contacting the facility about having their baboons adopted. 

“At that time we had extremely limited space, and absolutely no plan to adopt these babies, but we didn’t have another option. We have no plans for the future as well, as we cannot re-home them and we cannot release them in the wild,” he said.

There are more than 400,000 baboons in the Kingdom, according to the Rahmah Animal Welfare Association.

The animals are believed to be natives of the Sarawat mountains, mostly in the southwestern areas from Taif to Asir and beyond.


King, crown prince congratulate Sultan of Brunei on accession anniversary

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King, crown prince congratulate Sultan of Brunei on accession anniversary

RIYADH: King Salman sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to the Sultan of Brunei on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The king wished the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Brunei steady progress and prosperity, SPA added.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a similar cable of congratulations.


Saudi FM discusses Lebanon with French counterpart

Updated 05 October 2024
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Saudi FM discusses Lebanon with French counterpart

  • The two ministers discussed efforts exerted to achieve ceasefire in Lebanon

RIYADH: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed developments in Lebanon with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot.

The french minister was on an official visit to Riyadh, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.

The two ministers discussed efforts exerted to achieve ceasefire in Lebanon.

They reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international developments.


Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh brings interactive experiences to life

Updated 05 October 2024
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Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh brings interactive experiences to life

  • Business Hub to serve as a center for signing agreements, forging partnerships

RIYADH: The Saudi Film Commission has announced the activities accompanying the second Saudi Film Confex, which is set to take place from Oct. 9-12 in Riyadh.

These activities will include interactive experiences, with the Business Hub as a key highlight. The space will serve as a center for signing agreements and forging partnerships among companies in the film industry.

In addition, Consultation Platforms will offer specialized advice on various aspects of filmmaking, from financing to production, and provide an area for freelancers to register and connect with companies needing their expertise.

An interactive activation will also be available, giving visitors hands-on experience in roles such as actors, photographers, directors, and other key positions within a film crew at the On-Set Challenge.

The Film Talk segment will bring together prominent figures in the film industry to share their success stories, insights, and experiences. Alongside this, an exhibition will showcase cutting-edge equipment used in aerial cinematography.

The Junior Filmmaker zone will provide children with an engaging introduction to filmmaking through interactive and simplified activities, while the Cinematic Arts zone offers insights into the art of makeup and costume design, demonstrating the process of transforming a character from concept to screen.

The Saudi Film Confex also features an exhibition representing key locations across the filmmaking value chain. It will showcase a specialized conference with 30 panel discussions and 15 workshops covering various aspects of the industry.

The activities are expected to significantly enhance the visitor experience, offering a deeper understanding of the film industry’s diverse aspects and shedding light on the untapped potential within this burgeoning sector.


Kingdom arrests 22,094 illegals in one week

Updated 05 October 2024
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Kingdom arrests 22,094 illegals in one week

  • The report showed that among the 1,337 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 22,094 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

According to an official report, a total of 13,731 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,873 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,490 for labor-related issues.

The report showed that among the 1,337 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 53 percent were Ethiopian, 44 percent Yemeni, and 3 percent were of other nationalities.

A further 37 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 23 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators.

The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property.

Suspected violations can be reported on the toll-free number 911 in the Makkah and Riyadh regions, and 999 or 996 in other regions of the Kingdom.


KSrelief launches food aid project in Kyrgyzstan

Updated 05 October 2024
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KSrelief launches food aid project in Kyrgyzstan

  • In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 370 shelter kits and 100 tents in the Taiz governorate in one day

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief launched a food distribution project on Saturday to assist vulnerable families in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital.

The event was attended by Saad bin Abdullah Al-Duwayan, acting charge d’affaires at the Saudi Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, senior Kyrgyz officials, and a KSrelief team.

The initiative will see 8,100 food baskets distributed, benefiting over 35,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Duwayan spoke on Saudi Arabia’s ongoing global humanitarian efforts, emphasizing King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s commitment to ensuring food security.

Kyrgyz officials praised the project’s impact and the Kingdom’s humanitarian work.

In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 370 shelter kits and 100 tents in the Taiz governorate in one day, helping 2,220 people.

In the Abyan governorate, 735 food baskets benefited 5,145 people, and in the Aden governorate, 400 baskets aided 2,800 people.

In Pakistan, KSrelief provided 750 shelter kits in flood-hit areas of Balochistan and Punjab, aiding 5,250 people.

In Sudan, KSrelief distributed 1,000 food baskets to displaced families in River Nile State, helping 5,850 people.