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RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Saud Al-Sati received in Riyadh on Wednesday representatives from the office of the UN special envoy for Syria.
Al-Sati discussed the latest developments in Syria in a meeting with Chief Political Affairs Officer Robert Dunn and Political Affairs Officer Marwa Fouad,聽the ministry said on its official account on X.
RIYADH: An international training program for literary agents has been launched in the UK by 黑料社区鈥檚 Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission.
The five-day course, which aims to help more Saudis become literary agents as well as enhance existing qualifications and skills, includes theoretical sessions on current industry strategies, one-on-one consultations with global publishing experts and visits to some of the UK鈥檚 leading literary agencies.
The initiative, which offers participants opportunities to improve their knowledge by learning directly from international experts, is part of the commission鈥檚 efforts to support literary agents and agencies in the Kingdom through intensive, high-quality training.
It includes workshops, advisory and mentoring sessions with international specialists, and visits to top literary agencies abroad.
RIYADH: Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Nayef recently attended the graduation ceremony of 99 students of the ZADK Saudi Culinary Arts Academy鈥檚 diploma programs at the Dammam Chamber of Commerce.
All the graduates signed employment contracts as chefs. Their training supports Vision 2030鈥檚 goals for youth empowerment in hospitality and tourism.
Rania Moualla, founder and chairwoman of the ZADK, thanked the governor for his support as the academy鈥檚 honorary president, highlighting his role in advancing youth training for the job market.
She also acknowledged the academy鈥檚 public and private sector partners for contributing to its educational and social goals.
Moualla said that all graduates this year secured job offers. Their culinary training prepared them with practical skills needed for the industry.
Graduates have joined international hotels and restaurants and may pursue further studies or start their own businesses. Some will become teaching assistants at the academy.
The ZADK is a nonprofit institution focused on preserving and promoting Saudi cuisine while training students to meet global culinary standards.
RIYADH: The World Health Organization has designated the Saudi Food and Drug Authority as its Regional Center for Nutrition Collaboration for the Eastern Mediterranean region, which includes 22 countries.
According to the authority, the recognition reflects its work in implementing food and nutrition policies aimed at improving public health, enhancing quality of life and reducing non-communicable diseases.
The designation supports efforts to develop healthier food systems and encourage better eating habits, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The center will assist member countries in applying key strategies of the WHO. These include reducing salt and sugar intake, eliminating partially hydrogenated oils, limiting the marketing of unhealthy foods to children and building a regional database on nutritional content to support evidence-based policies.
The appointment also confirms the authority鈥檚 role in enforcing nutrition-related regulations that support healthier food environments. It aligns with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Vision 2030.
The WHO has praised 黑料社区鈥檚 removal of partially hydrogenated oils from food products, citing it as a model practice. The Kingdom received a certificate of recognition and now leads an international working group to help other countries replicate this achievement.
黑料社区 is also among the first countries to reduce salt intake through specific legislation and regulatory measures, the SPA reported on Wednesday.
To help the center meet its goals, the World Health Organization will provide technical expertise, reference materials, guidance tools and training content.
The center will work closely with regional data hubs and carry out its objectives through initiatives such as policy workshops, progress monitoring, forming expert task forces, and developing a regional framework and action plan.
RIYADH: The skittish gazelle, revered in Bedouin culture, is a defining symbol of wildlife in the Arabian Peninsula.
The Arabian gazelle is known for its agility, alertness and extreme caution, according to a recent Saudi Press Agency report.
Gazelles are swift, reaching speeds of up to 100 kph in short bursts.
Beyond its physical traits, the gazelle has become a cultural symbol of beauty and elusive elegance in Arab tradition, the SPA added.
Poets have long compared their beloveds to the gazelle, immortalizing its qualities in verses from the pre-Islamic era to the present.
In popular heritage, the skittish gazelle represents 鈥渢he hunter鈥檚 pursuit,鈥 highlighting the skill required to track it in sandy terrain, the SPA report stated.
As a part of 黑料社区鈥檚 biodiversity preservation efforts, the National Center for Wildlife and the Royal Reserves Council have launched initiatives to reintroduce gazelles into their natural habitats, to address their population decline.
These efforts fall within a broader national strategy to restore ecological balance and ensure the sustainability of wildlife, alongside awareness programs that promote the preservation of this vital natural heritage.
Earlier this month, NEOM reintroduced more than 1,100 animals, representing six species, to its expansive nature reserve, marking a major step in its broader mission to revive the region鈥檚 natural balance.
As NEOM鈥檚 regreening program progresses 鈥 with 4.7 million trees, shrubs and grasses planted so far 鈥 the 530 Arabian Sand Gazelles currently in the reserve are thriving on the returning natural vegetation, aided by the removal of heavy livestock grazing.
NEOM is also home to 223 Arabian gazelles, which are typically darker in color and more elusive, preferring to reside in foothills and rugged mountain terrain.
RIYADH: The Kingdom鈥檚 aid agency KSrelief has delivered thousands of cartons of dates to people in Syria and Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The agency distributed 2,677 cartons to households in Syria and 3,120 in Yemen, the SPA report added.
These initiatives are a part of 黑料社区鈥檚 ongoing efforts to support people in the two countries and bolster food security.
