NEOM unveils designs by Stefano Ricci for Sindalah Yacht Club

Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
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Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
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Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
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Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
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Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year. (Supplied/NEOM)
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NEOM unveils designs by Stefano Ricci for Sindalah Yacht Club

NEOM unveils designs by Stefano Ricci for Sindalah Yacht Club
  • Italian designer hails ‘visionary undertaking ahead of its time,’ saying project is a ‘jump into the future’

NEOM: Interior designs for the yacht club on NEOM’s first island destination, Sindalah, were unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the site’s opening later this year.

The Sindalah Yacht Club has been designed in collaboration with Stefano Ricci, and marks the Italian designer’s first foray into club interior design.

“As we place the finishing touches on NEOM’s inaugural island destination, we are thrilled to share with the world a behind-the-scenes look at what Sindalah will have to offer,” said Nicholas Smith, general manager of Sindalah.

“Our partnership with Stefano Ricci represents our dedication to enthralling future visitors and offering a truly premium experience for the world’s yachting enthusiasts,” he said.

The club will feature a terrace pool, lounge, and a fine-dining restaurant led by chef Enrico Bartolini, who restaurants around Italy have been awarded multiple Michelin stars.

With management by IGY Marinas, the yacht club will offer berthing for superyachts up to 180 meters in length.

The yacht club’s interior will be highlighted by white Carrara marble, complemented by accents of “Sindalah Blue” — a custom color inspired by the island’s surrounding waters — alongside briar-root wood surfaces, hand-woven textiles, and a coffered ceiling.

“I entered the Sindalah Yacht Club project because I believe that NEOM is a visionary undertaking ahead of its time, like Florence, which became the cradle of the Renaissance,” Ricci said.

“It’s a beautiful jump into the future that recalls our mission. As a Florentine designer, I hope to have conveyed the fine stylistic balance that ideally unites these two worlds.”


Talal Foundation, Saudi rights body unite to support women, children

Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
Updated 01 October 2024
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Talal Foundation, Saudi rights body unite to support women, children

Talal Foundation and Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation.
  • Partnership aims to safeguard the legal rights of women and children and launch community initiatives to support victims of violence and family breakdown

RIYADH: The Talal Foundation and the Saudi Human Rights Commission have signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen efforts in protecting the rights of women and children.

The partnership aims to safeguard the legal rights of women and children, conduct studies on maternal and childcare needs, and launch community initiatives to support victims of violence and family breakdown across the Kingdom, in coordination with the nonprofit sector.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal, secretary-general of Talal Endowment, welcomed the memorandum’s signing and expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their commitment to the human rights system in the Kingdom and their dedication to strengthening the legal framework and empowering authorities to protect these rights.

“At Talal Foundation, we are committed to advancing human rights. We seek to collaborate with relevant organizations to achieve these goals and strongly believe in the nonprofit sector’s role in promoting legal awareness and ensuring a decent life for women, children, and all individuals whose rights are guaranteed by Sharia and the law,” Prince Abdulaziz said.

He highlighted the significant progress made in legal reforms, women’s empowerment, children’s rights, and combating human trafficking.

Prince Abdulaziz also thanked Hala Al-Tuwaijri, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission, and the commission’s staff for their ongoing commitment to strengthening collaboration with the non-profit sector.

“I commend the commission’s efforts and the strides it is making to uphold human dignity and rights. Its strategic plans and strong presence in international forums reflect true dedication,” he noted.

“We ask God for guidance and continued success and hope that Talal Endowment can be a supportive partner in serving our society and country,” he added.

The agreement focuses on enhancing maternal and childcare, supporting victims of violence, and addressing family disintegration through community-driven initiatives, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.


AlUla archaeology conference to explore challenges, future of nomadic societies

AlUla archaeology conference to explore challenges, future of nomadic societies
Updated 01 October 2024
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AlUla archaeology conference to explore challenges, future of nomadic societies

AlUla archaeology conference to explore challenges, future of nomadic societies

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla will host a global archaeology conference addressing the future of archaeology and the heritage of nomadic societies on Oct. 30-31.

The conference, set to alternate with the AlUla World Archaeology Summit year after year, will bring together researchers and experts in archaeology and cultural heritage from around the world.

Held at Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building, nestled amid the striking landscape of AlUla, the event will consist of presentations, dialogues, workshops and case studies. It will showcase a collection of archaeological artifacts discovered in AlUla.

The conference will highlight the essential role of mobility in shaping the world today.

Since prehistoric times, mobility has been the means to access new opportunities, improve living conditions, explore and address environmental challenges, and escape natural disasters and social and political instabilities.

While mobility remains challenging for some, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic’s movement restrictions at the time, the conference provides an opportunity to shed light on aspects of mobility and nomadic societies, challenging traditional assumptions about mobility in the past and present.

The conference will focus on the fundamental role of prehistoric mobility, when movement was the primary means to reach areas with new opportunities and seek life chances. Caravan mobility served as a means to address environmental challenges and natural disasters.

At a time when mobility remains a challenge, the conference offers an opportunity to illuminate different facets of mobility and nomadic societies.

Royal Commission for AlUla Vice President of Culture Abdulrahman Alsuhaibani said that the conference aimed to provide an advanced and pioneering platform for dialogue and collaboration, and would alternate with the summit the following year.

The commission, he said, sought to maintain the momentum generated by the summit last year through the conference, while preparing for AlUla World Archaeology Summit in 2025.

Alsuhaibani said that AlUla was one of the most active regions in the world for archaeological exploration, with more than 30,000 archaeological sites identified and 12 search projects in its rich cultural landscape.

“AlUla has held a unique position for thousands of years as a crossroads for civilizations, serving as a beacon for cultural and intellectual exchange,” Alsuhaibani said.

Key speakers at the conference include Professor Willeke Wendrich from the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles, archaeology Professor Stefano Biagetti from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, and Peter Debrine, leader of Sustainable Tourism Programme at UNESCO World Heritage Center in Paris.

Research overseen by the Royal Commission for AlUla by Saudi and international archaeologists has shed light on various highlights of AlUla’s history through the ages, including the massive stone structures known as “mustatil” (rectangle in Arabic).

Among the wonders are the ancient stone-built traps for animals, known as “desert kites,” the long “funerary avenues” that connected oases and pastures through corridors lined with tombs, and the dwellings known as the “standing stone circles.”

Studies indicate that early societies in the northwestern Arabian Peninsula were more complex and interconnected with the broader region than previously believed.

The conference is anticipated to host the first global exhibition featuring archaeological pieces from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in Italy.

The agenda also includes field visits to prominent archaeological sites in AlUla and surrounding areas of note, including Tayma and Khaybar.


Saudi Arabia to boost public security with 3 new initiatives

Saudi Arabia to boost public security with 3 new initiatives
Updated 01 October 2024
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Saudi Arabia to boost public security with 3 new initiatives

Saudi Arabia to boost public security with 3 new initiatives
  • Programs includes modern police stations, tech-equipped vehicles, automated criminal investigation procedures 

RIYADH: The General Directorate of Public Security has launched three new initiatives aimed at enhancing security operations and services offered to citizens, residents and visitors, the Saudi Press Agency reported. 

The directorate shared details about the initiatives which were launched by Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif under the Quality of Life Program, one of the key projects of Saudi Vision 2030. 

The Leading Police Stations initiative aims to establish facilities with a modern identity and design, and equip mobile units for events and new residential neighborhoods. 

Programs includes modern police stations, tech-equipped vehicles, automated criminal investigation procedures (SPA)

The Security Equipment initiative focuses on equipping vehicles and electronic gates with technology that automatically recognizes license plates and individuals. It includes the installation of the latest security surveillance cameras to monitor the roads of neighborhoods.

The Ammn Platform Development initiative aims to automate criminal investigation procedures. The plan is to develop one data platform integrated with a unified call center. This would allow for the exchange of case-related information and the analysis of crime data.

The initiatives aim to increase the effectiveness of security coverage, keep pace with urban expansion, and ensure coordination and integration among relevant authorities.


KSrelief medical volunteers help amputees, cardiac patients in Ukraine, Tanzania

KSrelief medical volunteers help amputees, cardiac patients in Ukraine, Tanzania
Updated 01 October 2024
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KSrelief medical volunteers help amputees, cardiac patients in Ukraine, Tanzania

KSrelief medical volunteers help amputees, cardiac patients in Ukraine, Tanzania

RIYADH: A team of medical volunteers affiliated with Saudi aid agency KSrelief concluded on Sunday a project to fit prosthetic limbs for Ukrainian refugees in Rzeszow, Poland.

The project ran from Sept. 23 to 29, 2024.

KSrelief’s medical team fitted prosthetic limbs for 21 beneficiaries during the campaign.

Meanwhile, a team of volunteers in Tanzania conducted 30 successful cardiac operations for children from Sept. 4 to 14.

The effort was part of a voluntary medical project to provide cardiac surgery and catheterization for children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.


Tech initiative launched to support startups, digital growth

Tech initiative launched to support startups, digital growth
Updated 01 October 2024
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Tech initiative launched to support startups, digital growth

Tech initiative launched to support startups, digital growth

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched the Tech Talent Hub initiative in collaboration with recruitment and human resources companies to offer services and benefits to technology startups and digital talent.

The initiative aims to support the tech sector and boost the growth of the digital economy, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The ministry seeks to accelerate the growth of tech startups by providing comprehensive support for advanced HR services, enabling these companies to reach their full potential and actively contribute to the development of the tech sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 aspirations for a sustainable and prosperous future.

The initiative will provide HR services such as recruitment, hiring, outsourcing, HR systems, consulting, skills assessments, and more.

The collaborating companies will empower tech sector beneficiaries, including companies and skilled professionals, to leverage the available resources.