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July 26, 2025

Al-Aqiq Date Farming Bears Economic Fruit as 1,600 Palm Farms Supply 40 Tons Annually

Al-aqiq: Farmers in Al-Aqiq Governorate, located in Al-Baha Region, began harvesting dates from the area’s palm farms, marking the start of the locally known ‘Khirfah’ season – the annual date harvest – amid vibrant agricultural, economic, and social activity. According to Saudi Press Agency, Al-Aqiq is considered one of Al-Baha’s

Serral Wins StarCraft II Title at Esports World Cup

Riyadh: Finnish player Serral from Team BASILISK was crowned champion of the StarCraft II tournament yesterday, part of the third week of the Esports World Cup currently underway in Riyadh. According to Saudi Press Agency, Serral claimed first place and the $200,000 grand prize. South Korean player Classic of Team

Civil Defense Organizes Exhibitions Marking World Drowning Prevention Day

Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense organized awareness exhibitions across the Kingdom to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the importance of safety and drowning prevention. According to Saudi Press Agency, the exhibitions showcased the latest rescue

Saudi Life Saving Federation Launches Awareness Campaign on Drowning Prevention Day

Riyadh: The Saudi Life Saving Federation, in collaboration with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, organized an awareness campaign at the committee’s headquarters, coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25. According to Saudi Press Agency, the event featured practical demonstrations and introductory workshops led by certified

Jeddah Astronomy Society Carries Out New Moon Crescent Sighting

Jeddah: The Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS) announced yesterday that it carried out an observation of the new moon crescent marking the start of the month of Safar 1447 AH on Friday evening. The effort was conducted under favorable astronomical conditions in several regions, particularly using optical observation devices. According to

Dusty Winds to Persist Across Najran, Riyadh, Madinah, and Makkah Regions

Riyadh: Dusty winds are forecasted to persist today across the regions of Najran, Riyadh, Madinah, and Makkah, significantly reducing horizontal visibility to near zero, particularly along the coastal road to Jazan. Temperatures are expected to remain high to extremely high in the Eastern Region, impacting daily activities. According to Saudi

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