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MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan met with Ukraine鈥檚 Ambassador to the Kingdom Anatolii Petrenko in Madinah on Monday.
They discussed issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Petrenko also met with President of the Islamic University of Madinah Dr. Saleh Alagla on the same day.
The two sides discussed means to boost cooperation in education and research, as well as other topics of common interest.
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LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a letter from his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, about relations between their countries and ways in which they might be strengthened in all fields.
The deputy minister of foreign affairs, Waleed Al-Khuraiji, accepted the written message on Prince Faisal鈥檚 behalf during a meeting with Egypt鈥檚 ambassador to the Kingdom, Ehab Abu Srei, on Tuesday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Al-Khuraiji and Abu Srei reviewed Saudi-Egyptian relations and discussed other topics of mutual interest, officials said.
ALULA: AlUla is gearing up for a busy winter season, with an expanded network of international flights providing easier access to the oasis in northwest Arabia through services to major regional destinations and links via global hubs.
From Oct. 26 to March 28, AlUla International Airport will welcome 27 flights per week, including three weekly connections via Doha operated by Qatar Airways, and the reintroduction of Royal Jordanian鈥檚 twice-weekly service between AlUla and Amman.
With regular flights to more than 90 countries from its global hub at Doha鈥檚 Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways鈥 AlUla service connects northwest Arabia with potential visitors from every continent.
The AlUla-Amman connection helps to strengthen cultural ties between Jordan鈥檚 Petra and AlUla鈥檚 Hegra, which is 黑料社区's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The seasonal increase in flights ensures that visitors from across the region and beyond can easily reach AlUla鈥檚 natural landscapes, luxury hospitality, rich heritage, and diverse events and experiences during the cooler months 鈥 one of the best times to explore the unique destination.
RIYADH: The most expensive Mongolian falcon to date was sold Monday at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2025 for SR650,000 ($173,276) following intense bidding.
The auction of Mongolian falcons continued as part of the exhibition, where two falcons were sold for a total of SR778,000.
The first, a hur farkh (juvenile falcon), opened bidding at SR70,000 and was sold for SR128,000. The second, a hur qarnas (mature falcon) started at SR100,000 and was sold for SR650,000, making it the most expensive Mongolian falcon ever sold.
For the first time in its history, the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition dedicated a special zone to Mongolian falcons, which hold a distinguished status among falconers in the Kingdom and the region for their exceptional quality.
The zone showcases elite falcon breeds from Mongolia in East Asia, particularly the Mongolian hur falcon, known for its large size, long wingspan, and strong endurance.
Its colors range from white to dark brown, and these traits give the Mongolian falcon an advantage in falconry, thanks to its resilience to harsh conditions and quick responsiveness to training, making it one of the most sought-after species among both amateurs and professionals.
RIYADH: Artificial intelligence and its growing impact on creative writing were at the forefront of discussion during a workshop titled 鈥淭echnology: Your Gateway to the World of Writing鈥 at the Riyadh International Book Fair, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
The session began with a discussion of prominent authors who left a distinctive mark on literature through their mastery of language and imagination to build meaning and enrich the creative experience.
Two main types of writing were outlined: functional writing, which follows formal templates, and creative writing, which offers wider room for self-expression through imagery, description, and imagination, emphasizing that creativity requires a combination of talent, technique, and linguistic awareness.
The workshop addressed generative artificial intelligence capable of producing texts in multiple forms and its evolution into so-called 鈥淎I agents鈥 that can think, analyze, and make decisions, representing an advanced stage of interaction between humans and technology.
The session concluded with practical demonstrations of digital editing tools, highlighting that technology has become an active element in developing writers鈥 skills, expanding their creative horizons, and enabling them to reach a global audience across modern writing platforms.
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Jordan鈥檚 King Abdullah II, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, they reviewed the most prominent regional developments and discussed ways to enhance joint action and intensify efforts to achieve security and stability.
