Over one million people visit Qur’an printing complex in Madinah during last year

1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024. (File/@qurancomplex)
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1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024. (File/@qurancomplex)
1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024. (File/@qurancomplex)
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1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024. (File/@qurancomplex)
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Over one million people visit Qur’an printing complex in Madinah during last year

1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024. (File/@qurancomplex)
  • 1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and tourists visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024

RIYADH: Over one million people visited the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah during the last Islamic year, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

1,019,494 visitors of multiple nationalities, including Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and tourists visited the complex between July 19, 2023 and July 6, 2024.

Visitors learned about the various stages of printing the holy Qur’an at the complex which produces 20 million copies annually.

The holy book is translated into 76 languages at the complex which has created special applications that enable Muslims to read the Qur’an and listen to reciters from various countries on smartphones.

The complex also produces audio versions of the holy book for people with hearing and visual disabilities.


Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince's efforts to unify support for Palestinian people

Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince's efforts to unify support for Palestinian people
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Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince's efforts to unify support for Palestinian people

Saudi cabinet reviews Crown Prince's efforts to unify support for Palestinian people

The Council of Ministers reviewed the discussions between the Crown Prince with the President of Egypt and the President of Turkiye.

During these calls, the Crown Prince emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to unifying Arab and Islamic efforts in support of the Palestinian people.


Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps

Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps
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Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps

Riyadh’s Tuwaiq Academy, global tech giants to launch more than 160 bootcamps

RIYADH: Tuwaiq Academy in Riyadh plans to launch more than 160 technical bootcamps and programs in the fourth quarter of 2024 to enhance national skills in a modern educational setting.

Developed with global partners such as Apple, Meta and Amazon, the training material is tailored to meet job market demands through hands-on learning.

Participants will receive professional certifications, with top candidates gaining employment opportunities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The programs cover important skills, including programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, game development, virtual reality, digital manufacturing, drone programming and robotics.

Aimed at addressing the evolving needs of technicians, the academy seeks to fill the job market with skilled national professionals, the SPA reported.

Open to students, graduates and employees, the programs offer flexible in-person and online sessions, using advanced learning methods and best practices.

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the academy aims to nurture national talent as part of the human capability development program.

Registration is available on the academy's website: https://tuwaiq.edu.sa.

Abdulaziz Alhammadi, the academy’s CEO, said that more than 30,000 trainees have graduated, with an employment rate exceeding 75 percent.

He highlighted the launch of the first technical diploma in game development and virtual reality in the Kingdom and the Arab world, in partnership with Meta, starting this September at the academy’s headquarters in Riyadh.

Founded in 2019, the academy offers cutting-edge bootcamps and educational programs with leading global partners, focusing on bridging the gap between emerging technologies and job market demands. 


Saudi project clears 1,047 Houthi mines in Yemen

Saudi project clears 1,047 Houthi mines in Yemen
Updated 03 September 2024
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Saudi project clears 1,047 Houthi mines in Yemen

Saudi project clears 1,047 Houthi mines in Yemen

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 1,047 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included four anti-personnel mines, 54 anti-tank mines, 973 unexploded ordnances and 16 explosive devices, according to a recent report.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 457,711 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.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.


Saudi vessel Amjad was not targeted in Red Sea, shipping firm Bahri says

Saudi vessel Amjad was not targeted in Red Sea, shipping firm Bahri says
Updated 03 September 2024
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Saudi vessel Amjad was not targeted in Red Sea, shipping firm Bahri says

Saudi vessel Amjad was not targeted in Red Sea, shipping firm Bahri says
  • Shipping firm Bahri says its tanker Amjad was not targeted in a Red Sea attack
  • The vessel remains fully operational and is proceeding to her planned destination without interruption, Bahri says

DUBAI: Saudi shipping firm Bahri said on Tuesday its tanker Amjad was in the Red Sea on Monday near another tanker that came under attack but was not itself targeted and sustained no damage or injuries to its crew.

“We unequivocally affirm that AMJAD was not targeted and sustained no injuries or damage. The vessel remains fully operational and is proceeding to her planned destination without interruption,” the company said in a statement.
“Bahri has promptly informed all relevant authorities and remains in continuous communication with our crew as we vigilantly monitor the situation,” it added. 

The US Central Command said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two crude oil tankers - the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I - in the Red Sea on Monday with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels.

The Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not make any mention of the Saudi tanker.


Saudi deputy minister meets Iraq’s ambassador to Riyadh

Saudi deputy minister meets Iraq’s ambassador to Riyadh
Updated 02 September 2024
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Saudi deputy minister meets Iraq’s ambassador to Riyadh

Saudi deputy minister meets Iraq’s ambassador to Riyadh
  • They discussed relations between the two countries and other topics of common interest

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati met with Safia Taleb Al-Suhail, Iraq’s ambassador to the Kingdom, in Riyadh on Monday.

During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and other topics of common interest, the Foreign Ministry reported.

Meanwhile, Abdulmajeed Al-Samary, undersecretary of protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received the credentials of Estonia’s non-resident ambassador to the Kingdom, Maria Belovas, in Riyadh on Monday.