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Looking sharp: Prickly pear cactus takes over Baha
the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. The prickly pear, known locally as Al-Barshumi, has blossomed from a niche crop into a burgeoning industry.
Once confined to private farms,…
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Saudi deputy FM participates in Sudan peace efforts meeting
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji participated on Wednesday in the Second Consultative Meeting Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency said.
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Saudi Arabia’s coastal reforestation program on track
Saudi Arabia is on track to reach its target to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Some 13 million mangrove seedlings had been planted so far since the launch…
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Development of Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Park gets underway
A three-year project to develop King Abdulaziz Park in the nation’s capital is underway following the completion of a design competition, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Wednesday.
The winning design was one of several…
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Saudi minister meets Brazilian aerospace company Embraer’s official
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met with Dimas Douglas Tomelin, vice president of strategy and innovation at Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, recently in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
They explored…
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Saudi ambassador discusses Gaza aid with KSrelief delegation in Cairo
Saudi Ambassador to Egypt Saleh bin Eid Al-Husseini discussed on Wednesday the process of delivering aid to Gaza with a delegation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
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July 21: World’s hottest day since records began
Last Sunday was the hottest day measured globally since records began in 1940, climate scientists said on Tuesday.
The global average surface air temperature on July 21 was 17.09C, just above the previous record of 17.08C registered on…
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Riyadh rent hike drives demand for home ownership
The Kingdom’s capital has experienced a significant surge in apartment rental prices in recent years, making it increasingly difficult for many residents to afford suitable accommodation.
This sharp rise in rental costs has led to a…
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GCC secretary general receives newly appointed Uzbekistan ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi on Tuesday in Riyadh received the recently appointed Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Kingdom Nodirjon Turgunov.
The parties looked at ties between the GCC and…
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Saudi focuses on global economy at G20 development meeting
Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal bin Fadel Alibrahim has been holding talks with officials from several nations on the state of the global economy at the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in Brazil.
On the sidelines…
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