TABUK: Saudi Arabia celebrated World Camel Day on Saturday. The occasion falls on June 22 and is recognized by the UN among its global observances.
Camels in the Kingdom are among the country’s most important symbols of heritage. The Saudi government has given the animal attention and care by dedicating resources to its preservation.
The day focuses on highlighting the animal and historically significant activities associated with it, along with spotlighting medical care, food security, developing camel products, and raising awareness.
Reaffirming the Kingdom’s interest and care in its cultural heritage and ancient traditions, the country has designated 2024 as the Year of the Camel, reinforcing the country’s civilizational, historical, and cultural identity.
The Tabuk region, along with the rest of the Kingdom, participates in caring for and preserving camels. The region is known for organizing seasonal races and official camel celebrations.
It features four tracks: 8 km, 4 km, 2 km, and 1,500 meters in length.
Saudi Arabia marks World Camel Day
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Saudi Arabia marks World Camel Day
- Camels in the Kingdom are among the country’s most important symbols of heritage
- The region is known for organizing seasonal races and official camel celebrations
Riyadh conference to highlight customer experience trends
- Organized by the National Customer Experience Academy, or NCXA, the two-day conference will be attended by approximately 750 participants
- NCXA: The conference is an opportunity to engage with global customer experience leaders across different sectors
RIYADH: The fourth E3 Customer Experience Conference will launch in Riyadh on Tuesday, July 9, to discuss the latest trends and technologies to improve customer experiences, enhance innovation, and facilitate exchanging experiences among specialists.
Organized by the National Customer Experience Academy, or NCXA, the two-day conference will be attended by approximately 750 participants from more than 30 countries.
A statement from NCXA said: “The conference is an opportunity to engage with global customer experience leaders across different sectors such as telecom, government, banking, healthcare, e-commerce and retail.”
The conference will be held under the slogan “Transforming Experiences, Empowering Success,” and will be accompanied by a hackathon organized by the NCXA.
Abdulaziz Alosime, a member of the board of directors of NCXA, told Arab News: “The Saudi market witnesses a remarkable growth, and focuses strongly on customer satisfaction. Estimates show that it has approached much closer to SR50 billion ($13.3 billion).
“The hackathon aims to improve interaction with customers by developing innovative solutions, encouraging innovation, discovering talent, and enhancing cooperation and knowledge between the participating university students and teams of professionals in the public and private sectors,” Alosime added.
The conference will discuss topics related to modern technologies in the sector, such as automated chat and artificial intelligence, virtual experiences, as well as data analyses that maximize customer interactions and enhance loyalty. Many specialized sessions and workshops will be held.
Alosime, who is also CEO of Right Decision KSA noted that the conference is organized to help achieve the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in enabling richer customer experiences, making the Kingdom a global leader in this field and enhancing opportunities for communication and cooperation among stakeholders.
NCXA is a non-profit academy under the umbrella of the Technical and Vocational Training Corp., and is the first academy specialized in customer experience in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Saudi Supreme Judicial Council approves three-judge panel system for criminal cases
- The decision will be implemented gradually in collaboration with the relevant departments of the council and the Ministry of Justice
RIYADH: Criminal cases in the Kingdom will be heard by a three-judge panel at criminal courts after the head of the Supreme Judicial Council approved the decision, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The decision will be implemented gradually in collaboration with the relevant departments of the council and the Ministry of Justice.
Walid Al-Samaani, the head of the council, has issued a series of decisions aimed at promoting judicial safeguards and enhancing the quality of judgments.
These include approval for family cases to be exclusively heard by 12 personal status courts and a selection of personal status panels in general courts located in regions that do not have personal status courts available.
Saudi Arabia to experience scorching heat through the month
- Temperatures expected to surge to 50 C in late July and early August
- Riyadh and the Eastern Province are expected to experience extreme heat
RIYADH: Temperatures in Saudi Arabia are expected to rise to 50 degrees Celsius in late July and early August.
Riyadh and cities in the Eastern Province were on the meteorological department’s high alert over the searing heat forecast for the month, with the maximum temperature soaring to 44 C in Riyadh and 47 C in Dammam on Tuesday.
According to the National Center of Meteorology, temperatures across Saudi Arabia are expected to remain high this month. From Monday, July 1, until next Friday, July 12, 2024, Riyadh and the Eastern Province are expected to experience extreme heat, with maximum temperatures surging to 47 C in Riyadh and 49-50 C in Dammam.
Similar conditions are forecast for parts of Makkah and Madinah, with temperatures surging to 42-45 C.
The NCM forecasts that heatwave conditions will persist throughout the month and continue until the first week of August. The authority issued a severe weather warning, or orange alert, in some areas including Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and the Makkah region.
An orange alert means that high temperatures are expected and that prolonged exposure to the sun could likely result in heat-related illnesses.
In areas where an orange alert has been issued, doctors recommend drinking plenty of water even when not thirsty, along with oral rehydration solutions or electrolyte replenishments and homemade summer drinks like laban, lemon water, and fruit juices.
Dr. Abdullah Ahmed, who works at a hospital in Riyadh, told Arab News: “Homemade drinks such as lemonade or coriander mint water are effective remedies that not only keep you hydrated but also offer various health benefits. By taking these simple precautions and consuming these refreshing drinks, you can enjoy a healthier summer season.”
The NCM also forecast that high-speed winds will affect some parts of the Kingdom including Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
Meanwhile, a climate expert has warned that temperatures in Saudi Arabia are expected to soar above 50 C in late July and early August.
Abdulaziz Al-Mazrui, the head of a climate change research center at King Abdulaziz University, underscored the severity of the impending heatwave and urged residents and authorities to prepare for the scorching heat during the peak summer season in the Kingdom.
Iffat Aabroo, a Riyadh resident, told Arab News: “Even early in the morning, you don’t feel comfortable going for a walk or doing any work. As the day progress, the air conditioning at home does not work properly when you have high temperatures.”
Syed Wasiuzzaman, an Alkhobar resident, told Arab News: “We are experiencing very high temperatures in the Eastern Province. It was 43 degrees in the morning at 9 a.m. when I was going to the office. As the day progressed, it surged to 47 degrees, making the day uncomfortable.”
Saudi defense minister meets with Turkish president in Ankara
- During the meeting, the officials reviewed relations between the Kingdom and Turkiye and ways to enhance them
- Prince Khalid and Erdogan also discussed regional and international developments
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman was received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the two officials reviewed relations between the Kingdom and Turkiye and ways to enhance them. They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts made with regard to them.
Later on Tuesday, Prince Khalid was received by his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler at the Ministry of National Defense in Ankara.
During the meeting, aspects of Saudi-Turkish relations were discussed. Ways to continue strengthening and developing existing and future cooperation paths between the ministries of defense in the two countries were also reviewed.
Prince Khalid is on an official visit to Turkiye and arrived in the country earlier on Tuesday.
UN announces World Conjoined Twins Day after Saudi request
RIYADH: The UN has declared Nov. 24 will be World Conjoined Twins Day following a request from Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
From this year the day will be observed annually after an initiative proposed by Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Bahrain, Morocco, Qatar and Yemen.
The day aims to raise awareness of conjoined twins and celebrate achievements in the field of conjoined-twin separation surgery.
The permanent representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Abdulaziz Al-Wasil, delivered a speech at the UN Generally Assembly while presenting the draft resolution for adoption.
He said the resolution aimed to increase awareness about conjoined twins at various stages of their lives. He also noted Saudi Arabia’s leading role in conducting conjoined-twin separation operations.
The Kingdom’s Conjoined Twins Program has treated around 139 sets of conjoined twins from countries around the world since its launch in 1990. Operations carried out under the program are fully sponsored by the Saudi government.
Al-Wasil stressed the need to foster “international and regional cooperation to ensure conjoined twins’ wellbeing and access to the highest quality healthcare, while promoting their human rights.”
He expressed his gratitude to representatives of UNICEF and the World Health Organization for their support throughout the resolution’s drafting and negotiation phases.
