Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Al-Baha Region Is Lush Green Due to Rain

In Al-Baha region, heavy rains have led to a significant increase in the vegetation cover, making it a lush green expanse. The rain is crucial as it serves as the primary source of irrigation, nurturing the growth of vegetation in the region. Al-Baha stands out as one of the Kingdom’s

NCVC to Host Workshop on Land Productivity

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the United Nations Development Programme Saudi Arabia, will hold a workshop on monitoring the dynamics of land productivity and trends

Libraries Commission to Organize Virtual Meeting Tackling Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Libraries

The Libraries Commission will hold today a virtual meeting on entrepreneurship and innovation in libraries to discuss the commission’s strategy to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in this sector. The meeting is expected to examine opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship in libraries as cultural institutions, or discuss information organization and management

Al-Khobar Hospital Uses Robot for 12 Successful Open-Heart Surgeries

The Cardiac Center at King Fahd Hospital, part of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, issued a press statement yesterday informing that it had successfully performed 12 open-heart surgeries utilizing a surgical robot. Dr. Fahd Makhdom, a cardiac surgeon at the university hospital, stressed that this is a significant advancement in

AlUla is a Global Tourist Destination due to Its Rich Cultural Heritage

Culture is a fundamental component of tourism in AlUla Governorate, located in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Every visitor to AlUla is eager to learn about its unique culture, reflected in its rich history spanning thousands of years, serving as a testament to the successive civilizations that

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Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition Begins in Sinaw

Sinaw:The preliminary rounds of the 34th edition of the Sultan Qaboos Holy Quran Competition commenced today in the Wilayat of Sinaw, North A’Sharqiyah Governorate, featuring the participation of 75 male and female contestants over two days.

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Foundation Stone Laid for Major Project in Masirah

Masirah:A ceremony was held today to lay the foundation stone for an integrated tourism and commercial project in the Wilayat of Masirah, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate. The project is valued at RO 5.775 million and will cover an area of 60,000 square …

Oman Chanting Festival Returns to Nizwa After More Than a Decade

Nizwa:The second edition of the Oman Chanting Festival is set to take place in the Wilayat of Nizwa, A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, from October 18 to 21, 2026.

According to Oman News Agency, the festival’s opening ceremony will be held under the patrona…

Family Protection Law Drafting Team Convenes in Muscat

Muscat:The working team responsible for drafting the ‘Family Protection Law’ convened its first meeting under the leadership of Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, Minister of Social Development and Chairperson of the National Committee for Family Affairs…