Author: Editorial Team
Dolphins are among the Red Sea’s most distinctive marine species, enhancing its appeal to visitors who seek to observe them in their natural habitat, reflecting the importance of protecting marine life in supporting sustainable tourism. The spinner dolphin is found in the Red Sea and is known for its distinctive leaps and movements. Dolphins rely on sound to communicate, navigate their surroundings, and locate prey, making efforts to reduce marine noise and avoid excessive proximity or pursuit essential to protecting their natural habitat. The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) regulates marine and coastal tourism activities in accordance with standards and guidelines aimed…
The Saudi “Desert Falcons” team, affiliated with Midana for Testing and Evaluation, won second place in the international A4 category of the Rocket Competition at TEKNOFEST 2026 in Türkiye, marking its first participation in the competition. The achievement came after an international competition involving 30 teams from 10 countries in the qualifying stages. Thirty teams representing Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Algeria participated in the qualifying rounds for the international A4 category. Teams from six countries advanced to the final launch stage. The Rocket Competition is one of TEKNOFEST’s competitions aimed at fostering young…
BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities have seized a drone launch platform inside the country that was used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, Iraq’s Security Media Cell chief Saad Maan said Saturday. “An intelligence and security task force made significant efforts and managed to locate and seize the launch platform inside Iraqi territory,” Maan said in a statement carried by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA). He said investigative procedures were continuing with the involvement of forensic experts, including technical documentation, examination and analysis of the platform. Maan said efforts were focused not only on securing the platform…
RIYADH — The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has launched a survey on the values and behaviors of Saudi society to measure the extent to which citizens embody key principles and values in their daily lives and interactions. According to GASTAT, the survey aims to assess citizens’ adherence to values such as positivity and moderation, as well as their pride in the Kingdom’s heritage, the Arabic language, their religion and homeland. Data will be collected through field visits and self-completion surveys. Source: Saudi Gazette
King Saud University, represented by the Deanship of Scientific Research, launched the second edition of its “Wa’ed” program, for 2026, with the participation of 117 faculty members and 117 research projects, in an event attended by Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Prof. Dr. Hisham Al-Hadlaq and several deans and university officials. The program aims to empower new faculty members and support their research careers by developing their skills in proposal writing, project management, and teamwork. It also provides a stimulating research environment and support for equipping laboratories, research facilities, and related infrastructure. Wa’ed offers participants opportunities to develop their…
JAKARTA — One person was found dead and 102 others were rescued after an Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people went missing in the Java Sea on Sunday, leaving 140 people unaccounted for, state-run news agency Antara reported. I Putu Sudayana, head of the Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Office, said three nearby commercial vessels responded to the emergency and located and rescued passengers from the ship. “The total number of passengers successfully evacuated as of 12 p.m. Central Indonesian Time stands at 103,” Sudayana told a news conference. The figure included the person found dead. The Virgo Transport 8 was…
RIYADH — The first batch of students began their first semester as the classes commenced on Sunday at the Riyadh University of Arts. The university opened its doors for admission and registration in May following a royal order issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman approving the establishment of the Riyadh University of Arts in March this year. The opening of the university is considered as a historical milestone in the journey of culture and arts in Saudi Arabia, and that embodies the state’s directions towards investing in human capital and the creative economy, as well as…
BURAIDAH — Gabriel Martinelli scored a hat-trick as Al Hilal delivered a devastating attacking display to thrash Al Taawoun 6-0 on Saturday and move top of the Roshn Saudi League. The Brazil international opened his Al Hilal account in emphatic fashion, scoring three times in his third appearance since completing his high-profile move from Arsenal. Fellow summer signing Ollie Watkins struck twice, while substitute Sultan Mandash completed the rout as Simone Inzaghi’s side climbed to the summit heading into the season’s first international break. Watkins, who scored on his RSL debut against Al Ahli following his move from Aston Villa,…
Shawarma House, in collaboration with the National Center for Palms and Dates, has unveiled its latest culinary innovation, the “Date Burger,” offering a contemporary interpretation of Saudi dates while celebrating local ingredients and the Kingdom’s rich culinary heritage. The launch reflects Shawarma House’s continued commitment to creating distinctive food experiences inspired by the Kingdom’s local identity. By incorporating dates into a contemporary burger concept, the brand presents one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic agricultural products in an unexpected and modern format, bringing together culinary creativity, local produce, and evolving consumer tastes. Dates have long held a significant place in Saudi…
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine traded massive waves of drone attacks overnight into Sunday, leaving civilians dead and injured and damaging energy infrastructure on both sides as Moscow intensified its air campaign ahead of winter. Two people were killed and 12 others injured when Ukrainian drones struck Nizhnekamsk in Russia’s Tatarstan region, according to the office of regional head Rustam Minnikhanov. The two civilians died after a drone struck a tree near their parked car, officials said. Nizhnekamsk is home to a major concentration of Russian oil refineries and petrochemical, rubber and polymer plants. Mayor Radmir Belyaev said a fire…