Saudi crown prince receives written message from Chad president

Saudi crown prince receives written message from Chad president
Saudi Deputy FM Waleed Al-Khuraiji and Chadian envoy Hassan Saleh Algadam Aldjinedi. (SPA)
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Updated 28 September 2023
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Saudi crown prince receives written message from Chad president

Saudi crown prince receives written message from Chad president
  • Message related to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to expand them in various fields.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Chad’s President Mahamat Idriss Deby relating to bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to expand them in various fields.
The message was received by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji during his meeting with Chadian Ambassador to the Kingdom Hassan Saleh Algadam Aldjinedi on Thursday in Riyadh.
The two officials reviewed aspects of bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual interest, Saudi Press Agency reported.


Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif
Updated 29 November 2023
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Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Agreement signed to achieve Saudi Green Initiative goals in Taif

Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Green Taif Organization, represented by its chairman, Saad bin Ayed Al-Otaibi, and the Green Horizons Environmental Association, represented by board member Saad bin Rabah Al-Ajmi.

The deal seeks to achieve the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative in Taif by increasing and preserving vegetation cover and protecting resources, identifying areas suitable for afforestation, determining the types of seedlings appropriate for each site, and other initiatives.

It will also implement training courses in relation to the environment, preserving its development and sustainability, and implementing initiatives, campaigns and awareness-raising activities.
 


Who’s Who: Ahmed Al-Shammari, GM of marketing and communications at National Gas and Industrialization Co.

Who’s Who: Ahmed Al-Shammari, GM of marketing and communications at National Gas and Industrialization Co.
Updated 30 November 2023
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Who’s Who: Ahmed Al-Shammari, GM of marketing and communications at National Gas and Industrialization Co.

Who’s Who: Ahmed Al-Shammari, GM of marketing and communications at National Gas and Industrialization Co.

Ahmed Al-Shammari has been the general manager of marketing and communications at the National Gas and Industrialization Co. in Riyadh since October this year.

Al-Shammari was selected due to his extensive professional background in strategic communications and customer experience, as well as his more than 15 years of experience in providing leadership in directing communication and branding initiatives, which reflect, articulate and promote the mission, vision and identity of the organization.

His areas of expertise include public relations, corporate social responsibility, media relations, content creation, events management, project management and strategic planning.

Al-Shammari was previously executive director for corporate communication and customer experience at the Fund for Martyrs and Wounded, Prisoners and Missing Persons in Riyadh.

In 2022, he was director of corporate communications at Saudi Mining Services Co., ESNAD.

Al-Shammari has also held important roles at Saudi Arabian Mining Co., also known as Ma’aden, where his responsibilities included overseeing development of communication, branding strategies and delivering impactful public relations programs that advanced the company’s mission and values.

Prior to that role, he was the internal and external communication manager‎ and corporate communication manager at the same company.

Al-Shammari started his career in July 2012 as corporate communication specialist at Saudi Railway Co.

He was the company’s corporate communication supervisor from March 2014 to April 2017, and the corporate communication manager from May 2017 to December 2018.

Al-Shammari earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005. He completed the leadership program at Harvard Business Review and Strategic Leadership from Harvard Business School in 2019.


More than 1,000 bicycles given away as part of AlUla cycle path opening

More than 1,000 bicycles given away as part of AlUla cycle path opening
Updated 30 November 2023
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More than 1,000 bicycles given away as part of AlUla cycle path opening

More than 1,000 bicycles given away as part of AlUla cycle path opening

ALULA: More than 1,000 bicycles have been awarded to participants of road safety and cycling courses in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to mark the opening of a new 45 km cycle path on Wednesday.

Members of the AlUla Cyclists Club made up just part of the 200-strong group of cyclists competing in a race as part of the ceremony, as well as people living locally, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

There were also 150 students using paths designed to enhance the skills of cyclists at all levels. 

The cycle path forms part of the AlUla Vision and sports sector strategy that aims to develop activities that improve people’s quality of life and increase the number of people taking part in sporting activites as well as the number of international competitions.


Red Sea Global nursery brings life to the desert with 5m plants cultivated in just 3 years

Red Sea Global nursery brings life to the desert with 5m plants cultivated in just 3 years
Updated 30 November 2023
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Red Sea Global nursery brings life to the desert with 5m plants cultivated in just 3 years

Red Sea Global nursery brings life to the desert with 5m plants cultivated in just 3 years

RIYADH: A blooming impressive 5 million plants have been grown in the massive Red Sea Global nursery since it was launched three-years-ago.

Currently running at full capacity, the announcement puts the 1 million square meter nursery – the region’s biggest - on course to producing more than 30 million, state news agency SPA reported.

The vast horticultural collection, that includes local plants, flowers, and other greenery will be replanted at Saudi resorts, hotels, and other projects including the Red Sea and Amaala destinations.

With the majority of nursery’s plants being indigenous species makes them ideal for the local environment, the report added.

And the introduction of additional desert species follows thorough assessments to ensure their coexistence with local plants and animals.

The nursery’s senior manager, Muteb Al-Osaimi, said combatting desertification – when fertile land turns to desert – was complex process.

“This presents an opportunity to transcend reasonable limits, elevate sustainability standards, and collaborate with an international team of experts who share a passion for environmental enhancement. Concurrently, we contribute to crafting beautiful destinations by designing captivating landscapes, creating inviting spaces for visitors to unwind, and fostering flourishing wildlife,” said Al-Osaimi.

With a workforce currently at 80, the Red Sea Global project is being used to provide employment and training for Saudi locals.


Saudi national dishes to be showcased around Kingdom

Saudi national dishes to be showcased around Kingdom
Updated 30 November 2023
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Saudi national dishes to be showcased around Kingdom

Saudi national dishes to be showcased around Kingdom

JEDDAH: Saudi food is being taken on a seven-month long culinary tour spotlighting national dishes and traditional sweets, state news agency SPA reported.

The aim of the tour, which will exhibit at markets, schools and other public places, is to highlight local dishes linked to Saudi identity.

The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission-hosted exhibition will showcase Saudi food favorites jareesh and the dessert maqshush through activities and events, across the Kingdom.

The commission designated jareesh and maqshush as the country’s national dish and sweet earlier in 2023.

Activities will include live cooking demonstrations, tasting sessions, an exhibition of tools and ingredients for preparing the two dishes, interactive games, and a film on traditional heritage cooking.