Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is launching new initiatives aimed at empowering the non-profit sector and increasing its contribution to the country’s industry and mining. In line with the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the ministry has developed a comprehensive plan that aims to strengthen the sector’s position. The main areas of focus include upgrading the skills of the labour force, attracting investment, expanding the range of services provided and stimulating non-oil exports. This…

Saudi Arabia is actively fighting to preserve mangrove forests, which are an important element of environmental protection. Covering only 0.5 per cent of the world’s coastal areas, mangroves play a key role in combating climate change, purifying water, and protecting the coast from erosion. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and the National Centre for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification are implementing programmes to protect and restore mangroves. They are planting mangrove trees along the Red Sea…

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the opening of the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) and the introduction of a tool such as the Integrated Mission Lifecycle (IML). According to the SSA’s official website, the CDF is designed to accelerate the planning and execution of space missions. It is expected to reduce feasibility study time by up to 75 per cent and system design costs by as much as 50 per cent by streamlining the design process. The CDF will also…

Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb has decided to increase the number of inspections in the hospitality industry in Mecca and Medina during the month of Ramadan. This is reported by Arab News. The initiative is part of the “Our Guests are a Priority” campaign, which aims to improve the quality of service in the tourism industry and increase its funding, while improving the quality of services. At the start of the pilgrimage season associated with the month of Ramadan, the…

On Friday, 22 March, terrorists opened fire with automatic weapons at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Russian city of Krasnogorsk. There was an explosion and a fire started in the building. Emergency services arrived at the scene and people were evacuated. Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked doctors and wished recovery to the injured. They continue to provide medical and psychological assistance. According to the latest official data, 115 people have died. Words of support to the Russians…

The Kingdom’s first higher music education institution, first international music academy, the Nahawand Center, has opened in Taif, Saudi Arabia, according to Arab News. The university signed a co-operation agreement with The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music. The head of the Nahawand Center, Abdullah Rashad, said the arrangements aim to improve the competence of those working in the Kingdom’s music sector. “It also aims to support talents and practitioners in the field of music and arts, which is in line with…