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Jazan Book Fair celebrates arts and literature

The fair features major local, regional and Arab publishing houses, alongside a diverse cultural program. (SPA)
The fair features major local, regional and Arab publishing houses, alongside a diverse cultural program. (SPA)
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Updated 10 February 2025

Jazan Book Fair celebrates arts and literature

Jazan Book Fair celebrates arts and literature
  • In celebration of the Year of Handicrafts, the fair has a special section dedicated to traditional crafts, highlighting their cultural significance and preservation

RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the first Jazan Book Fair on Tuesday as part of the Jazan Winter Season.

Held at the Prince Sultan Cultural Center until Feb. 17, the event is part of a program to expand book fairs across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Commission CEO Abdullatif Al-Wasel said that the fair supports the Kingdom鈥檚 cultural movement and Vision 2030 goals by promoting knowledge, creativity and the local publishing industry.

He also highlighted the commission鈥檚 commitment to showcasing Jazan鈥檚 rich cultural heritage, the SPA reported.

The fair features major local, regional and Arab publishing houses, alongside a diverse cultural program.

It includes a discounted book section, a children鈥檚 area with activities in writing, storytelling, theater and animation, as well as interactive and cultural events.

More than 250 events, including lectures, seminars and workshops by Saudi as well as international experts will be held.

In celebration of the Year of Handicrafts, the fair has a special section dedicated to traditional crafts, highlighting their cultural significance and preservation.

The fair is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight, except on Fridays, when it opens from 2 p.m. to midnight.


Saudi interior minister visits Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base in Kuwait

Saudi interior minister visits Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base in Kuwait
Updated 15 September 2025

Saudi interior minister visits Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base in Kuwait

Saudi interior minister visits Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base in Kuwait
  • Visit highlights commitment to strengthening maritime security, enhancing border protection

LONDON: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif has visited the Sabah Al-Ahmad Coast Guard Base in Kuwait to help enhance maritime security cooperation. He was received by his counterpart Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

Maj. Gen. Sheikh Mubarak Ali Yousef Al-Sabah, the director general of the Kuwait Coast Guard, briefed the Saudi delegation on Monday about the maritime force鈥檚 mission and responsibilities, including operations to secure ports and territorial waters.

Prince Abdulaziz looked at vessels and visited facilities, including operation rooms and the mobile command and monitor center, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The visit highlights the countries鈥 commitment to strengthening maritime security, enhancing border protection, and sharing expertise in modern technologies to improve coordination, the Kuwait News Agency said.

Several senior security and ministerial officials participated in the visit, including Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, the Saudi ambassador to Kuwait.


Deal to enhance digital judicial services in KSA

The meeting reviewed major joint projects in support of digital transformation in various sectors. (SPA)
The meeting reviewed major joint projects in support of digital transformation in various sectors. (SPA)
Updated 15 September 2025

Deal to enhance digital judicial services in KSA

The meeting reviewed major joint projects in support of digital transformation in various sectors. (SPA)
  • The minister said that collaboration with the authority is key to accelerating digital transformation through innovative solutions that enhance transparency, streamline processes, and deliver superior judicial services

RIYADH: Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani met with Governor of the Digital Government Authority Ahmed Al-Suwaiyan to strengthen their strategic partnership and improve digital judicial services.

The minister said that collaboration with the authority is key to accelerating digital transformation through innovative solutions that enhance transparency, streamline processes, and deliver superior judicial services.

He said that the partnership is a strategic step toward building a comprehensive digital judicial system aligned with the leadership鈥檚 vision and public expectations for efficient, accessible services.

The meeting reviewed major joint projects in support of digital transformation in various sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Notably, the ministry of justice excelled in the Digital Government Authority鈥檚 2024 indicators, achieving the 鈥淚nnovation鈥 level in the Digital Transformation Measurement Index and the 鈥淎dvanced鈥 level in the Digital Experience Maturity Index through its Najiz platform.

 


Jeddah conference focuses on AI, libraries, heritage

The conference will bring together international and regional experts in library and information sciences. (X @MOCLibraries)
The conference will bring together international and regional experts in library and information sciences. (X @MOCLibraries)
Updated 15 September 2025

Jeddah conference focuses on AI, libraries, heritage

The conference will bring together international and regional experts in library and information sciences. (X @MOCLibraries)
  • More than 70 papers will be presented, highlighting applications of artificial intelligence and new technologies in heritage preservation and knowledge management

JEDDAH: The 28th annual conference of the Special Libraries Association (Arabian Gulf Chapter) starts on Tuesday in Jeddah and runs until Sept. 18.

The event, organized with the Ministry of Culture鈥檚 Libraries Commission, focuses on the 鈥渟ustainability of knowledge and preservation of culture.鈥

This includes 鈥渕anaging rare documents, manuscripts, and heritage materials in the era of emerging technologies and AI.鈥

The conference will bring together international and regional experts in library and information sciences, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

More than 70 papers will be presented, highlighting applications of artificial intelligence and new technologies in heritage preservation and knowledge management.

The program includes workshops, an exhibition on information systems, and a cultural section with a tour of historic Jeddah and traditional performances.

Discussions will cover the use of smart technologies in libraries, governance and policies for archives and manuscripts, intellectual property, privacy, and standards for sustainable access to heritage information.

The event aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange and explore how advanced technologies can help safeguard cultural heritage and ensure the sustainability of knowledge institutions.

 


黑料社区 launches Arabic Language Month in Italy

黑料社区 launches Arabic Language Month in Italy
Updated 15 September 2025

黑料社区 launches Arabic Language Month in Italy

黑料社区 launches Arabic Language Month in Italy
  • The agenda includes a scientific competition, seminars, intensive language courses, discussion groups, cultural and scientific visits, the 鈥淗amza鈥 test 鈥 which measures language proficiency 鈥 and a closing ceremony to honor the best students

RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language on Monday launched its Arabic Language Month program in Italy.

The initiative supports the Arabic language, promotes its teaching to non-native speakers and strengthens knowledge cooperation between the Kingdom and international educational institutions.

Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Washmi said hosting the program in Italy reflected the academy鈥檚 mission to promote Arabic globally and engage non-Arabic-speaking communities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He thanked the Kingdom鈥檚 embassy in Italy for supporting the academy鈥檚 programs.

Organized in partnership with Sapienza University of Rome and the Catholic University of Milan, the program, which runs until the end of September, targets students, teachers and non-Arabic-speaking audiences through academic and training activities.

The agenda includes a scientific competition, seminars, intensive language courses, discussion groups, cultural and scientific visits, the 鈥淗amza鈥 test 鈥 which measures language proficiency 鈥 and a closing ceremony to honor the best students.

 


Saudi lifts summer ban on working in sunlight as cooler weather arrives

Saudi lifts summer ban on working in sunlight as cooler weather arrives
Updated 16 September 2025

Saudi lifts summer ban on working in sunlight as cooler weather arrives

Saudi lifts summer ban on working in sunlight as cooler weather arrives
  • The intention was to protect workers and ensure a safe, healthy work environment in line with occupational standards

RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in coordination with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, has ended the ban on working in direct sunlight at all establishments.

The three-month ban was in effect from June 15 to Sept. 15, between noon and 3 p.m., the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The intention was to protect workers and ensure a safe, healthy work environment in line with occupational standards.

During the ban, the ministry conducted 29,121 inspections throughout the Kingdom, revealing a 94 percent compliance rate. There were 2,414 breaches recorded, and the ministry responded to 325 public reports.

Meanwhile, the council launched a awareness campaign, sharing educational materials and guidance on social media to inform employers and workers about preventive measures and compliance requirements.

The ministry and council stressed that these inspections and awareness efforts are part of an integrated system to promote a culture of prevention, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard workers, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals to enhance occupational health and safety standards.