‘Craftsman Bus’ to promote traditional arts across Kingdom

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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions. (SPA)
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Updated 09 November 2024
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‘Craftsman Bus’ to promote traditional arts across Kingdom

‘Craftsman Bus’ to promote traditional arts across Kingdom

RIYADH: A platform on wheels has been rolled out to celebrate and promote traditional arts through a tour across the Kingdom’s regions.

The “Craftsman Bus,” an initiative of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, will run until Nov. 23, offering cultural and creative experiences with live performances, interactive activities, parades, creative workshops and community art showcases.

Each weekend, the bus stops at King Faisal Park (Education Park) in Hafr Al-Batin governorate, the historic market in Dumat Al-Jandal governorate, and concludes its journey at the heritage village in Jazan.

The event features live demonstrations by skilled local craftsmen, showcasing traditional arts such as Sadu weaving, hand embroidery, wickerwork, leather tanning, incense making, stone carving and metal crafting to create ornaments and jewelry with a traditional flair.

It offers visitors the opportunity to learn traditional crafts and unleash their creativity through interactive artistic workshops.

The bus travels to selected locations, showcasing performances that highlight the unique cultural heritage of each region.

The journey begins with Samri art in Hafar Al-Batin governorate, continues with Dahha art in Dumat Al-Jandal governorate and concludes with the vibrant Azzawi art in Jazan, bringing traditional performing arts closer to communities.

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts is a pioneering institution dedicated to showcasing Saudi Arabia’s national identity and elevating traditional arts on both the local and global stages.

Its mission is to preserve the heritage of these arts, celebrate living treasures and pioneers, and recognize distinguished individuals in the field.

By supporting national talent and encouraging the mastery and development of traditional crafts, the institute is ensuring that the rich legacy of Saudi Arabia’s creative arts remains vibrant, innovative and celebrated for generations to come.


Al-Ahsa governor inaugurates Saudi Arabia’s first hydrogen-powered bus

Al-Ahsa governor inaugurates Saudi Arabia’s first hydrogen-powered bus
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Al-Ahsa governor inaugurates Saudi Arabia’s first hydrogen-powered bus

Al-Ahsa governor inaugurates Saudi Arabia’s first hydrogen-powered bus
  • The bus can transport 45 passengers and travel up to 635 km on a single charge
  • It is set to connect the city of Dammam to Al-Ahsa by covering a total distance of 359 km daily

AL-AHSA, Saudi Arabia: Al-Ahsa Gov. Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr inaugurated on Thursday the Kingdom’s first hydrogen-powered bus, in the presence of Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, deputy minister of transport and logistics, and acting chairman of the Saudi Public Transport Authority.

The bus, which can transport 45 passengers and travel up to 635 km on a single charge, is set to connect the city of Dammam to Al-Ahsa by covering a total distance of 359 km daily. This comes as part of the intercity transport services provided by SAPTCO ALSA for Transportation, which won the concession for the Southern region.

During the event, Prince Saud watched a presentation detailing how hydrogen-powered buses work, how they are supplied with fuel, their safety level and their contribution to lowering carbon emissions. He then traveled on the bus with the participants and toured the region.
 


Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat
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Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

Asir border guards arrest smuggler with 124 kg of qat

ABHA: Saudi Border Guard land patrols in the southern Dhahran sector of the Asir region arrested an Ethiopian trying to smuggle 124 kilograms of qat.

Meanwhile, authorities in Al-Aridah governorate foiled an attempt to smuggle 210 kilograms of the narcotic qat plant.

Elsewhere, security officials in Jazan arrested a resident for selling 236 kilograms of qat plant in the Al-Dayer governorate.

Legal procedures were completed, and the arrested suspects were referred to the relevant authorities.

Security authorities reiterated their call for the public to report any information about drug smuggling or selling by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom.

People can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control at 995 or via email.


Saudi researchers secure US patent for innovative medical material

Saudi researchers secure US patent for innovative medical material
Updated 05 December 2024
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Saudi researchers secure US patent for innovative medical material

Saudi researchers secure US patent for innovative medical material
  • Material supports regeneration of bone tissue across various parts of the body, clinical trials show

RIYADH: King Saud University announced on Thursday that two of its team have secured a US patent for a novel material designed to inhibit bone bleeding and combat microbial infections, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Dr. Nasser bin Salem bin Noah, a consultant specializing in maxillofacial surgery at the College of Dentistry and University Dental Hospital, and Dr. Muhammad bin Salah, an assistant consultant at the Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics, developed the material using circular silver particles extracted from nettle leaves through nanotechnology.

The material not only helps stop bleeding but also reduces inflammation rates compared with existing alternatives, SPA added.

The material supports the regeneration of bone tissue across various parts of the body, as demonstrated by clinical trials involving advanced micro-CT scans and bone tissue analysis.

A study highlighting the material’s efficacy and potential applications has been published in high-ranking scientific journals, SPA reported.

Salah emphasized the significance of the advancement, saying that it represented a step forward in enhancing surgical outcomes and improving patient care.


Organizations sign water dispensers partnership agreement

Organizations sign water dispensers partnership agreement
Updated 05 December 2024
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Organizations sign water dispensers partnership agreement

Organizations sign water dispensers partnership agreement
  • Agreement between AWQAF and Sekaya Foundation was signed on the sidelines of the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

RIYADH: The General Authority for Endowments and Sekaya Charitable Foundation have signed a partnership agreement to support the establishment and operation of a SR30 million ($8 million) initiative to provide water dispensers in the Makkah region and locations serving pilgrims.

The agreement was signed under the patronage of Mansour Al-Mushaiti, deputy minister of environment, water and agriculture, and in the presence of Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, deputy minister for water affairs, on the sidelines of the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, held in Riyadh.

Imad Al-Kharashi, the governor at the General Authority for Endowments, represented the authority, while Sekaya Foundation was represented by its CEO, Abdulrahman bin Suleiman Al-Rashoud, in the presence of the Deputy Governor of the General Authority for Endowments for the Banking and Developmental Programs Sector Abdulrahman Al-Aqil.


Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent celebrates contributions from volunteers

Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent celebrates contributions from volunteers
Updated 05 December 2024
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent celebrates contributions from volunteers

Saudi Arabia’s Red Crescent celebrates contributions from volunteers
  • 47,946 volunteer opportunities across the Kingdom in 2024, contributing nearly 119m hours
  • Organization says women significantly outnumber men, 54 percent of volunteer base 

RIYADH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority honored its volunteers at its annual ceremony on Wednesday, revealing statistics of financial outcomes and volunteer projects in 2024.

In the presence of key figures in the humanitarian sector, the SRCA stressed that volunteering remained central to its social mission and an integral part of Vision 2030.

The SRCA honored the efforts put into projects in the health, educational, environmental, and media sectors by some 211,703 officially registered volunteers in 2024. 

It said that 78 percent of its volunteers were under 30, with women significantly outnumbering men at 54 percent of the volunteer base, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The SRCA recorded 47,946 volunteer opportunities across Saudi Arabia during the year, leading to nearly 119 million volunteering hours that contributed an estimated SR366 million ($97m) to the national economy. 

The SRCA also facilitated a diverse range of volunteer activities in 2024, the SPA reported.

In the ambulance services it supported 8,435 opportunities, contributing to nearly 20 million hours of work, while it created 7,965 humanitarian aid openings which led to 88 million hours, and 13,770 educational initiatives with nine million hours of volunteering.

In the environmental sector it supported 935 opportunities totaling 258,023 hours, while media activities saw 924 opportunities with 108,563 hours, and administrative roles had 5,917 opportunities adding up to 899,058 hours.

The SRCA thanked its partners in the country’s public and private sectors for promoting a volunteer culture within their organizations. It also celebrated the success of Kafo, a program designed to incentivize and reward volunteering efforts.