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KSrelief clears 1,103 explosives in Yemen
These efforts bring the total number of explosives cleared since the start of the Masam Project to 514,193.聽(SPA)
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Updated 20 September 2025
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KSrelief clears 1,103 explosives in Yemen
Updated 20 September 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief鈥檚 Masam Project removed 1,103 explosives in Yemen during the second week of September reported state news agency SPA on Friday.
The aid agency cleared explosives including four anti-personnel mines, 51 anti-tank mines, 1,047 unexploded ordnances, and 1 improvised explosive device.
These efforts bring the total number of explosives cleared since the start of the Masam Project to 514,193.聽
The explosives were randomly planted throughout Yemeni territory, endangering innocent civilians, including children, women, and older people, and sowing fear in once-safe communities.
Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods
Updated 07 November 2025
SALEH FAREED
JEDDAH: The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025, which was held from Nov. 5-7 at the Hilton, drew in thousands of visitors this year.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry and distribution sector.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
It also included a diverse selection of booths for manufacturers and suppliers promoting sweets, dates, and ice cream.
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Speaking at the event, Suhail bin Bakr Al-Tayyar, CEO of Nitaq Business Co. who organized the event, stressed that this year鈥檚 edition witnessed broad participation from local and international companies, and interactive programs enriched the visitor experience and supported the growth of this vital sector in the Kingdom.
He said: 鈥淭he exhibition represents a leading national platform to empower Saudi youth and entrepreneurs, and to promote a culture of quality and creativity in the coffee and chocolate industry, in line with the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.鈥
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Alongside traditional coffee beverages and chocolate tasting, the exhibition included the first-ever Saudi Coffee and Chocolate Championship, along with a number of workshops, competitions, and panel discussions presented by specialists in coffee preparation and chocolate making.
The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by top officials from Jeddah Municipality, elite coffee and chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.
