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4th edition of Khayrat Al-Baha Festival kicks off
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Under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud, Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park. (SPA)
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Under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud, Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park. (SPA)
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Under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud, Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park. (SPA)
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Under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud, Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park. (SPA)
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Under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud, Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park. (SPA)
Fahd Muftah: "the festival comprises 50 areas, 45 of which are dedicated to farmers and five to government agencies"
Updated 12 July 2024
SPA
AL-BAHA: Jedaia Al-Qahtany, the assistant undersecretary for development affairs of Al-Baha, inaugurated on Friday the fourth edition of the Khayrat Al-Baha Festival at Al-Shafa Park under the patronage of Al-Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud.
Fahd Muftah, director of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s branch in Al-Baha, said the festival comprises 50 areas, 45 of which are dedicated to farmers and five to government agencies.
He said the five-day festival, along with various entertainment events, will organize workshops, seminars, and courses with the aim of developing farmers’ skills, marketing agricultural products, providing agricultural extension services, and raising awareness on topics pertaining to the field.
KSrelief provides prosthetic limbs to quake victims in Turkiye
Updated 06 August 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief provided prosthetic limbs and physical therapy for earthquake victims in the Turkish city of Reyhanli from July 27 to Aug. 4.
Twelve volunteers from the agency provided 681 therapy sessions, fitted 75 prosthetic limbs, and installed 48 custom-made orthotic splints, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
This initiative is a part of the Kingdom’s “Hayat” Volunteer Program to assist earthquake victims in Syria and Turkiye.
KSrelief continues to provide medical aid, food and other support for vulnerable communities worldwide, the SPA reported.
KSrelief concluded on Monday a volunteer medical project to fit prosthetic limbs and provide physical therapy in the Turkish city of Reyhanli. (SPA)
KSrelief distributes humanitarian aid in Yemen, Sudan
Updated 06 August 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to distribute food packages and personal care kits to vulnerable people in Yemen and Sudan.
In Yemen, the aid group handed out 858 food boxes in the Al-Dali and Al-Shuayb districts of the Al-Dali governorate, state news agency SPA reported recently.
About 3,668 families in various districts of Hadhramaut governorate also benefited from KSrelief’s food distribution project between July 27 and Aug. 1, the SPA added.
In Sudan, 1,300 personal care kits were distributed to displaced families in Port Sudan of the Red Sea State, as a part of this year’s Emergency Shelter Assistance Project of KSrelief.
Saudi crown prince, French president discuss de-escalation in region
Updated 06 August 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency said early Tuesday.
The pair reiterated the importance of de-escalation and sparing the region the risk of expanding the conflict.
They also reviewed the latest development in Gaza and the efforts aimed at a ceasefire in the war-torn territory.
The “Tom and Jerry” theme park allows visitors to experience exciting adventures and comedic chases between the iconic cat and mouse
Updated 06 August 2024
Arab News
JEDDAH: The Warner Bros. Discovery zone at Jeddah Season is proving a must-visit attraction, featuring live performances of “Tom and Jerry.”
Spanning 15,000 sq. meters, the zone offers an immersive experience that brings the beloved cartoon characters to life.
The “Tom and Jerry” theme park allows visitors to experience exciting adventures and comedic chases between the iconic cat and mouse.
The zone also offers interactive games, theatrical performances and creative workshops.
Guests can watch classic clips of “Tom and Jerry” on a big screen, accompanied by live music from a band playing the soundtrack.
In the Cheese City area of the zone, visitors can explore the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon series through interactive exhibits, original artworks, and statues, featuring famous locations like Jerry’s house and the kitchen.
Mohammed Al-Zahrani, a carpenter in his 80s, said: “Carpentry is a difficult and tiring profession as it requires a lot of time and effort
Updated 05 August 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: “A trade in hand ensures against poverty” is a long-standing saying in the Baha region, mostly used by elderly people who work as carpenters and take advantage of the diverse trees in the area, such as the juniper, sweet acacia, sidr, and neem, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The region has a rich heritage of handicrafts and industries, which form an important part of its cultural identity and are passed down from generation to generation.
Locals are seeking to develop and modernize these crafts to keep pace with today’s challenges. (SPA)
Locals are seeking to develop and modernize these crafts to keep pace with today’s challenges.
Mohammed Al-Zahrani, a carpenter in his 80s, said: “Carpentry is a difficult and tiring profession as it requires a lot of time and effort.
“It starts by getting the wood, which is usually from the sidr and sweet acacia trees which are scattered in the mountains and valleys of Al-Baha. The bark is then peeled and the wood is dried, after which the carpenter will cut and engrave according to employers’ demands.”
Locals are seeking to develop and modernize these crafts to keep pace with today’s challenges. (SPA)
Al-Zahrani said that he engraves and decorates the wood with geometric shapes, which are either simple or original and unique, and he stressed that carpentry is his livelihood. He also said he introduced his children and grandchildren to it.
Al-Zahrani was showing his work at the social activity center in the village of Wadi Al-Arja in Bani Hassan Governorate, displaying wood engravings to show how his ancestors used to work in the past.
