JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission will hold a Scientific Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage in Jeddah on Monday, with the participation of researchers from several countries.
The conference aims to discuss studies on research projects and the importance of preserving the features of underwater heritage. The event will also honor pioneers and researchers in the field.
The commission hopes to preserve underwater cultural heritage, prioritize survey and excavation projects for underwater heritage sites, and promote the exchange of expertise and experiences in the field.
This aligns with the objectives of the National Strategy for Culture within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The conference will announce the establishment of a specialized center to protect underwater cultural heritage in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Sessions will be broadcast on the Heritage Commission’s YouTube channel.
The conference will feature four panel discussions, each addressing key aspects of underwater cultural heritage.
The first will delve into “Survey Projects for Submerged Heritage in Saudi Arabia,” showcasing ongoing efforts within the Kingdom.
The second will explore “Results of Submerged Heritage Survey Projects Worldwide,” providing a global perspective on underwater cultural heritage.
The third will focus on “Archaeological Research Sources and Modern Techniques in Surveying and Excavating Submerged Heritage,” highlighting innovative approaches employed in the field.
The fourth will address “Capacity Building and Management of Submerged Cultural Heritage,” emphasizing the importance of developing expertise and sustainable management practices.
Participants from various Arab and international countries will be hosted during the event, including the US, Spain, the UK, Argentina, Italy, Slovenia, Mexico, South Korea, Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Bulgaria and Australia.
The commission’s commitment to organizing this conference stems from its belief in the integral role of submerged cultural heritage in shaping national culture and heritage.
Submerged heritage serves as a living testament to the historical relationships between the Kingdom and ancient civilizations.
In addition to the conference sessions, the commission has planned a historical tour and special activities to engage and educate attendees about the significance of submerged cultural heritage.
This interactive approach aims to foster a deeper understanding of the historical narratives embedded in the underwater heritage of Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah forum to discuss underwater heritage preservation
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Jeddah forum to discuss underwater heritage preservation
- Saudi commission leads global discussion on protecting underwater cultural heritage
- The conference will announce the establishment of a specialized center to protect underwater cultural heritage in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf
Al-Kharj dates, coffee festival records $2.6m in sales
- 10-day festival featured 30 companies and shops offering over 26 varieties of dates and other products
RIYADH: Sales at the first Al-Kharj Festival of Saudi Dates and Coffee has exceeded SR10 million ($2.6 million), the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Visitors were drawn to Saudi Arabia coffee and dates due to special offers, the approaching holy month of Ramadan, and access to specialized markets with daily promotions.
The 10-day festival featured 30 companies and shops offering more than 26 varieties of dates and related products, according to the SPA.
Additionally, 20 coffee shops were selling 2 to 3 tonnes of the brew daily, with sales increasing to around 5 tonnes on weekends.
The festival, supported by various government departments and institutions within the governorate, underscored the importance of these two products in Saudi Arabia culture, the SPA added.
Dates represent the Kingdom’s agricultural heritage and its status as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters, while local coffee is a vital part of the national identity, symbolizing generosity and social authenticity.
Abdulaziz Al-Sharif, chairman of the festival’s organizing committee, said the event provided an opportunity for small- and medium-sized enterprises and specialized companies to connect with a wider audience and showcase their products.
The festival’s primary goal was to enhance Al-Kharj’s reputation as a vibrant tourist and heritage destination, while promoting local products on both national and international levels, the SPA reported.
Saudi project clears 732 Houthi mines in Yemen
RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 732 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.
The total included eight anti-personnel mines, 51 anti-tank mines, 672 unexploded ordnances and one explosive device, according to a recent report.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 478,954 mines had been cleared since its inception in 2018.
The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.
The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.
The initiative trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. It also offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.
Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
About 5 million people have been forced to flee their homes since the start of the conflict in Yemen, many of them displaced by the presence of land mines.
Saudi leadership offers condolences after death of Sheikh Abdullah Rakan Naif Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman each sent a cable of condolences to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the death of Sheikh Abdullah Rakan Naif Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The King and the crown prince expressed their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Kuwaiti leadership and the family of the deceased.
The crown prince sent a cable of condolences to the Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
Sheikh Abdullah Rakan Naif Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah died at the age of 14 years old.
Saudi deputy minister receives ambassador of Djibouti
- They discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, the dean of the diplomatic corps and ambassador of Djibouti to Saudi Arabia, at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and various topics of common interest, the Foreign Ministry wrote on X.
Meanwhile, Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar received Oman’s Ambassador to the Kingdom Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al-Said in Riyadh on Sunday.
The meeting was held to mark the conclusion of Al-Said’s tenure as ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
Palestinian president honors Saudi ambassador with Star of Al-Quds medal in Ramallah
- Mahmoud Abbas praises Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi’s efforts to strengthen relations between Palestine and Saudi Arabia
LONDON: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, the Saudi ambassador to Palestine, in Ramallah on Sunday.
Abbas honored Al-Sudairi with the Star of Al-Quds medal during his visit to the headquarters of the Palestinian Authority.
Al-Sudairi became the first non-resident Saudi ambassador to Palestine and consul-general of Jerusalem since 1948 when he was appointed in August 2023.
Last September, he visited Ramallah for the first time to present his credentials to the Palestinian president.
Abbas extended his greetings to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing the Kingdom’s support for the Palestinian people and their cause, the Palestine News and Information Agency reported.
He also praised Al-Sudairi’s efforts to strengthen the friendly relations between Palestine and Saudi Arabia, the agency reported.
