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Saudi project clears 1,559 mines in Yemen

The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. (Supplied/Project Masam)
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The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. (Supplied/Project Masam)
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The total included 1,513 unexploded ordnances, 45 anti-tank mines and听one anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report. (Supplied/Project Masam)
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Saudi project clears 1,559 mines in Yemen

The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. (Supplied/Project Masam)
  • The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada

RIYADH: Members of 黑料社区鈥檚 Project Masam removed 1,559 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included 1,513 unexploded ordnances, 45 anti-tank mines and one anti-personnel mines, according to a recent report.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative鈥檚 managing director, said that 504,295 mines have been cleared since the project began in 2018.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

The project trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. It also offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid.


Saudi traditional container keeps its cool 鈥 and makes a cultural comeback

For generations, Al-Samil  played a vital role in desert life as a simple storage container for food and water. (SPA)
For generations, Al-Samil played a vital role in desert life as a simple storage container for food and water. (SPA)
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Saudi traditional container keeps its cool 鈥 and makes a cultural comeback

For generations, Al-Samil  played a vital role in desert life as a simple storage container for food and water. (SPA)
  • Al-Samil is handmade from tanned livestock skin using time-honored methods, and can preserve the quality and taste of ghee, yogurt, and water for extended periods without the need for cooling

RIYADH: As part of 黑料社区鈥檚 Year of Handicrafts, a traditional handmade leather container used to store food before the advent of refrigeration is making a comeback in the Northern Borders region.

For generations, Al-Samil played a vital role in desert life as a simple storage container for food and water.

For generations, Al-Samil  played a vital role in desert life as a simple storage container for food and water. (SPA)

Now the traditional items are being celebrated as a lasting emblem of Bedouin heritage, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Samil is handmade from tanned livestock skin using time-honored methods, and can preserve the quality and taste of ghee, yogurt, and water for extended periods without the need for cooling.

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At Arar鈥檚 traditional market, local artisans display Al-Samil alongside other crafts, including sadu weaving, spinning tools, and embroidered garments.

More than just functional, Al-Samil reflects a self-sufficient way of life and craftsmanship passed down through generations.

Today, interest in Al-Samil is being reived at heritage festivals and handicraft exhibitions held across cities and governorates in the region.

The container is still valued for storing wild ghee and fermented yogurt, with the leather adding a distinct flavor. Many rural homes and farms still use it.

At Arar鈥檚 traditional market, local artisans display Al-Samil alongside other crafts, including sadu weaving, spinning tools, and embroidered garments.

The market has become a key attraction for both residents and tourists looking to experience the region鈥檚 cultural heritage firsthand, the SPA reported.

 


Saudi deputy FM receives EU ambassador

Waleed Elkhereiji (R) and Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh. (Supplied)
Waleed Elkhereiji (R) and Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh. (Supplied)
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Saudi deputy FM receives EU ambassador

Waleed Elkhereiji (R) and Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh. (Supplied)
  • They reviewed relations between the Kingdom and the EU, as well as regional and international developments of common interest

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji received EU Ambassador to the Kingdom Christophe Farnaud in Riyadh on Monday.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the Kingdom and the EU, as well as regional and international developments of common interest, the Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Development Affairs Abdullah bin Zarah received Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama, ambassador of Djibouti and dean of the diplomatic corps, in Riyadh on Monday. They discussed economic matters of mutual interest.

 

 


Documentary shines light on 黑料社区鈥檚 progress, development

New Konoz documentary highlight's Kingdoms advancements towards achieving 2030 goals. (SPA)
New Konoz documentary highlight's Kingdoms advancements towards achieving 2030 goals. (SPA)
Updated 07 July 2025

Documentary shines light on 黑料社区鈥檚 progress, development

New Konoz documentary highlight's Kingdoms advancements towards achieving 2030 goals. (SPA)
  • Movie celebrates political, economic, cultural, sporting advancements

RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 transformation toward its Vision 2030 goals has been documented in a new film by the Ministry of Media.

Launched by the ministry鈥檚 Konoz initiative, 鈥淭he Destination鈥 highlights the progress made in the political, economic, medical, sporting, cultural, media and artistic fields.

Mirroring the film's title, 黑料社区 has become a global destination for investment, tourism, and much more. (Supplied)

Its title reflects the Kingdom鈥檚 path toward becoming a global destination for tourism and investment.

Konoz CEO Abdullah Al-Ahmari credited megaprojects and upcoming events such as the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Expo Riyadh 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034.

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鈥楾he Destination鈥 includes interviews with key figures from various fields as well as testimonies, quotes and historical records. It is part of a series of films produced by Konoz in cooperation with almost 90 organizations and more than 2,600 individuals.

鈥淭he Konoz initiative aims to document the Kingdom鈥檚 achievements through creative productions,鈥 he said, describing the country as a 鈥渕odel admired by the world.鈥

The film reflected the progress being made on the ground and highlighted the initiative鈥檚 focus on Saudi talent in shaping the Kingdom鈥檚 future, he said.

鈥淭he Destination鈥 includes interviews with key figures from various fields as well as testimonies, quotes and historical records. It is part of a series of films produced by Konoz in cooperation with almost 90 organizations and more than 2,600 individuals.

The Konoz initiative is part of the Human Capacity Development Program under Vision 2030. Its goal is to promote 黑料社区n culture around the world by highlighting the contributions and success stories of its citizens.

 


Grant helps nonprofits to create green jobs

Grant helps nonprofits to create green jobs
Updated 07 July 2025

Grant helps nonprofits to create green jobs

Grant helps nonprofits to create green jobs
  • Funding available for projects that equip low-income individuals with vocational and technical skills for green sectors
  • Initiative is aligned with Vision 2030鈥檚 goals of economic diversification and green investment

JEDDAH: The King Khalid Foundation has opened applications for the fourth round of its Green Grant, aimed at empowering nonprofit organizations across 黑料社区.

Applications for the grant are open until Aug. 9, with funding available for projects that equip low-income individuals with vocational and technical skills for green sectors, improving livelihoods through sustainable jobs.

The initiative is aligned with Vision 2030鈥檚 goals of economic diversification and green investment, and enables nonprofits to drive sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Eligible projects include organic farming, ecotourism, recycling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, reforestation, and wildlife protection.

The grant fosters job creation and income opportunities, while preserving the environment and reducing ecological impact, the SPA added.

Launched in 2022 by Princess Nouf bint Mohammed, CEO of the foundation, the program has since expanded nationwide, offering workshops on the green economy and emerging environmental careers.

This cycle accepts proposals only from nonprofit organizations; individual applications are not eligible. Grant amounts vary by project scale and feasibility.

Successful applicants will join workshops from Aug. 18鈥24, with final recipients announced in October 2025. For guidelines, applications, and more details, visit kkf.org.sa/greengrants.


Israeli attacks on health infrastructure violate international law, Saudi FM tells BRICS summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addresses a plenary session of the BRICS summit underway in Rio de Janeiro.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addresses a plenary session of the BRICS summit underway in Rio de Janeiro.
Updated 07 July 2025

Israeli attacks on health infrastructure violate international law, Saudi FM tells BRICS summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addresses a plenary session of the BRICS summit underway in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Prince Faisal is attending BRICS summit on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
  • Kingdom鈥檚 expertise in hosting pilgrimages enhances its position as regional center for preparedness and response to health emergencies, minister says

RIYADH: Israeli attacks on health infrastructure and the targeting of civilians constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the BRICS summit underway in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.

Prince Faisal called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He said that the human suffering in Gaza cannot be overlooked and that the international community must work diligently to end the crisis and achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace for all, based on the two-state solution in accordance with international law.

In a speech to a plenary session entitled 鈥淓nvironment, COP30, and Global Health,鈥 the foreign minister affirmed the Kingdom鈥檚 commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, calling for a practical and balanced approach that takes into account the diverse circumstances of different countries.

He explained that the Kingdom, as a country suffering from water scarcity, has developed advanced methods and technologies to manage environmental challenges and water resources, and has led efforts that led to the establishment of the Global Water Organization which aims to ensure equitable access to the vital resource.

With regard to the health sector, Prince Faisal said the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030 includes comprehensive reforms focused on prevention and integrated care.

He also highlighted the Kingdom鈥檚 experience in managing major gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah, and developing and planning early warning systems.

Its expertise in hosting Hajj and Umrah enhances the Kingdom鈥檚 position as a regional center for preparedness and response to health emergencies, the minister said.