Al-Jouf’s agricultural heritage on show at Sakaka date festival

Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al-Wardi, deputy governor of Al-Jouf region, launched the first date festival on Friday in Sakaka city. (SPA)
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Updated 07 September 2024
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Al-Jouf’s agricultural heritage on show at Sakaka date festival

Al-Jouf’s agricultural heritage on show at Sakaka date festival
  • This event not only highlights the agricultural diversity of the region but also provides a platform for local producers to reach new markets

SAKAKA: The inaugural date festival in Sakaka city was launched on Friday by Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al-Wardi, deputy governor of Al-Jouf region.

 The five-day event, organized by the local branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, is being held at the Prince Abdullah Cultural Center.

Visitors to the festival are treated to a wide range of activities and exhibitions.




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Children are well catered for, with special programs aimed at both entertaining and educating the younger generation about various types of dates and the significance of date palms in Saudi culture and agriculture.

Throughout the event, attendees can take part in awareness, entertainment and educational programs.

Thirty local farmers are participating in the festival, presenting nearly 60 types of fresh and dried dates.

This event not only highlights the agricultural diversity of the region but also provides a platform for local producers to reach new markets. It also aims to support local farmers and introduce the unique Nabati palm trees of Al-Jouf to a wider audience, opening new marketing channels for participating farmers.

 

 


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RIYADH: King Salman sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to the Sultan of Brunei on the anniversary of his accession to the throne, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The king wished the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Brunei steady progress and prosperity, SPA added.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a similar cable of congratulations.


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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted a meeting on Saturday with Jean-Noel Barrot, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, to discuss relations and key regional developments, Saudi Press Agency reported.

During their talks, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Barrot emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership between Saudi Arabia and France, focusing on shared interests.

High on the agenda were the ongoing situations in Gaza and Lebanon and the international efforts being made to address them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati and Prince Musab bin Mohammed Al-Farhan, advisor to the foreign minister for political affairs.

The exchange highlighted both nations' commitment to working closely on pressing international matters, SPA added.


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RIYADH: The Saudi Film Commission has announced the activities accompanying the second Saudi Film Confex, which is set to take place from Oct. 9-12 in Riyadh.

These activities will include interactive experiences, with the Business Hub as a key highlight. The space will serve as a center for signing agreements and forging partnerships among companies in the film industry.

In addition, Consultation Platforms will offer specialized advice on various aspects of filmmaking, from financing to production, and provide an area for freelancers to register and connect with companies needing their expertise.

An interactive activation will also be available, giving visitors hands-on experience in roles such as actors, photographers, directors, and other key positions within a film crew at the On-Set Challenge.

The Film Talk segment will bring together prominent figures in the film industry to share their success stories, insights, and experiences. Alongside this, an exhibition will showcase cutting-edge equipment used in aerial cinematography.

The Junior Filmmaker zone will provide children with an engaging introduction to filmmaking through interactive and simplified activities, while the Cinematic Arts zone offers insights into the art of makeup and costume design, demonstrating the process of transforming a character from concept to screen.

The Saudi Film Confex also features an exhibition representing key locations across the filmmaking value chain. It will showcase a specialized conference with 30 panel discussions and 15 workshops covering various aspects of the industry.

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RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested 22,094 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

According to an official report, a total of 13,731 people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,873 were held over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 3,490 for labor-related issues.

The report showed that among the 1,337 people arrested for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 53 percent were Ethiopian, 44 percent Yemeni, and 3 percent were of other nationalities.

A further 37 people were caught trying to cross into neighboring countries, and 23 were held for involvement in transporting and harboring violators.

The Ministry of Interior said that anyone found to be facilitating illegal entry to the Kingdom, including providing transportation and shelter, could face imprisonment for a maximum of 15 years, a fine of up to SR1 million ($260,000), as well as confiscation of vehicles and property.

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KSrelief launches food aid project in Kyrgyzstan
  • In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 370 shelter kits and 100 tents in the Taiz governorate in one day

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief launched a food distribution project on Saturday to assist vulnerable families in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital.

The event was attended by Saad bin Abdullah Al-Duwayan, acting charge d’affaires at the Saudi Embassy in Kyrgyzstan, senior Kyrgyz officials, and a KSrelief team.

The initiative will see 8,100 food baskets distributed, benefiting over 35,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Duwayan spoke on Saudi Arabia’s ongoing global humanitarian efforts, emphasizing King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s commitment to ensuring food security.

Kyrgyz officials praised the project’s impact and the Kingdom’s humanitarian work.

In Yemen, KSrelief distributed 370 shelter kits and 100 tents in the Taiz governorate in one day, helping 2,220 people.

In the Abyan governorate, 735 food baskets benefited 5,145 people, and in the Aden governorate, 400 baskets aided 2,800 people.

In Pakistan, KSrelief provided 750 shelter kits in flood-hit areas of Balochistan and Punjab, aiding 5,250 people.

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