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The Red Crescent has recorded 275 reports of swimming pools drowning cases, within the past 7 months, in different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health (MoH) stated. — Courtesy photo
275 drowning cases recorded in Saudi Arabia since the start of 2023
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Red Crescent has recorded 275 reports of swimming pools drowning cases, within the past 7 months, in different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Health (MoH) stated.The highest number of drowning cases reports were in Makkah with 95 reports, followed by Riyadh with 54 reports, then Al-Sharqiyah with 31 reports, and Jazan with 23 reports.The Ministry said that the reports recorded in Al-Qassim since the start of 2023 reached 20 reports, and Madinah with 19 reports, Asir with 13 reports, Najran and Tabuk with 6 reports, Al-Baha with 4 reports, Hail with 3 reports, Al-Jouf with 1 report, while the Northern Border did not record any swimming pools reports.MoH has warned families against negligence in dealing with children who do not have any experience...
July 25, 2023

275 drowning cases recorded in Saudi Arabia since the start of 2023

At the photovoltaics test field in KAUST, Erkan Aydin can test solar cells for real-world applications. ©KAUST 2023; Eliza Mkhitaryan.
Solar researcher starts stellar career
THUWAL — Rocket launches used to be reserved for relatively infrequent scientific expeditions into deep space. However, recent privatization has ushered in a new era of space travel with sharply reduced transport costs that has led to a boom in demand for low-cost space-grade photovoltaic solar cells.Foreseeing this upcoming paradigm shift in the sector, KAUST researcher Erkan Aydin is now scoping research around space-grade photovoltaics.“My idea stemmed from curiosity about how mega-satellite constellations could be powered if the number of satellites rises sharply. Until recently, the relatively small number of space missions have been powered by complex and expensive photovoltaics where budget is not an issue,” says Aydin.“Constellation satellite projects proposed for broadband...
July 25, 2023

Solar researcher starts stellar career

The Madinah Development Authority, in partnership with the Islamic University, launched the ‘Learn Arabic’ program for non-native speakers.
‘Learn Arabic’ program launched in Madinah for non-native speakers
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Madinah Development Authority, in partnership with the Islamic University, launched the ‘Learn Arabic’ program for non-native speakers.The program provides an opportunity to learn the Arabic language for non-native speakers by achieving quality and excellence through studying a world-standard educational curriculum, featuring advanced technologies.This is keeping pace with modern trends in language education programs, contributing to the development of cultural and educational tourism, and enhancing the educational status of the Kingdom globally, in addition to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and promoting the activities of knowledge economies.The program is launched as part of the initiatives and efforts aimed at transforming...
July 25, 2023

‘Learn Arabic’ program launched in Madinah for non-native speakers

The Transport General Authority (TGA) has confirmed that the remaining of the corrective period to start applying the new identity for the vehicles used in the activity of transporting and towing cars will end after 60 days.
60 days remain to oblige transporting and towing vehicles to apply for new identity
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has confirmed that the remaining of the corrective period to start applying the new identity for the vehicles used in the activity of transporting and towing cars will end after 60 days.TGA aims through the new identity to develop the services provided for the beneficiaries, and enhance the safety requirements through the transportation operations.It will also increase the regulation and governance of the activity and combat the concealment there, in a way guaranteeing the improvement in the quality and efficiency of these services.The authority had announced in November 2022 the details of the new identity which included a unified color, the elements and information required to be placed in the vehicle who are working in...
July 25, 2023

60 days remain to oblige transporting and towing vehicles to apply for new identity

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb drove a rowing boat in the Wadi Traj Dam Lake in Tanumah Asir.
Al-Khateeb sees promising future for domestic tourism
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb enjoyed the exquisite experience of rowing a boat in a lake during his recent visit to the southern Asir region; the video of which became an instant hit on social media.Al-Khateeb drove a rowing boat in the Wadi Traj Dam Lake in Tanumah Asir. Accompanied by Deputy Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa bint Muhammad, and another official, the minister rowed the boat in the lake. The beautiful pictures of the picturesque landscape in Asir, posted by the minister, went viral on social media.Many Twitteratis and other social media users hailed the unique experiment of the minister, saying that this would inspire many to explore the picturesque regions of Asir and enjoy the experience of kayaking in Wadi Traj Dam Lake....
July 25, 2023

Al-Khateeb sees promising future for domestic tourism

MOH: 1030 dead bodies repatriated from Riyadh region during first half of 2023
Okaz/Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Ministry of Health stated that its Forensic Medical Services Center in the Riyadh region repatriated a total of 1030 dead bodies to outside the Kingdom during the first half of the year 2023.The center had handled 3,317 natural and criminal deaths during this period, the ministry said in a press statement on Monday. “The center had given consent to carry out burial procedures of 429 dead bodies locally while 146 cases of death were handed to collect DNA samples,” the ministry said.According to the statement, the Forensic Medical Services Center had obtained accreditation certificates in various fields, and these included an accreditation certificate from the American College of Pathology, an accreditation certificate from the Saudi Center for...
July 25, 2023

MOH: 1030 dead bodies repatriated from Riyadh region during first half of 2023

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started receiving requests for licenses of Umrah pilgrim's services.
Requests for licenses of pilgrims' services begins 
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started receiving requests for licenses of Umrah pilgrim's services.The Ministry said that licenses for pilgrims’ services (a comprehensive Umrah organizer) will be available throughout the year for companies and institutions wishing to perform Umrah services.The issuance of the license will be in accordance with a number of conditions and criteria that the ministry have set through its electronic portal, provided that the period of the license to be 5 years.The Ministry's provision of license to the establishments and companies who have comprehensive services such as transportation, travel, tourism, and trips organizers comes with its aim to enable the licensee in the Umrah sector to provide services for the...
July 25, 2023

Requests for licenses of pilgrims' services begins 

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman chairs the Cabinet session held Tuesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia sets up 'International Centre for AI Research and Ethics'
JEDDAH — The Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman on Tuesday in Jeddah, established the "International Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Ethics", to be based in Riyadh, with legal personality and financial and administrative independence.It commended the contribution of the Kingdom to international efforts to confront the effects of climate change and reduce emissions by diversifying the energy mix used and promoting the use of clean technologies, including for renewable energy and hydrocarbons, as well as its determination to continue to lead in the production and export of clean hydrogen.The Cabinet was briefed on the recent talks Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister held with...
July 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia sets up 'International Centre for AI Research and Ethics'

The Tamkeen program for social security beneficiaries has exceeded the target limit by enabling over 29,000 people to join the employment path during the first half of 2023.
35,000 social security beneficiaries empowered to join labor market in 2023's 1st half
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Tamkeen program for social security beneficiaries has exceeded the target limit by enabling over 29,000 people to join the employment path during the first half of 2023.The targeted limit during the first half of 2030 for the Tamkeen program, implemented by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD), was to enable 27,000 beneficiaries to join the employment path.Tamkeen is considered as one of the programs that is provided by the Social Insurance and Empowerment Agency, through a group of provided services via the MHRSD's partnerships that ensure the jobs and training opportunities.It also provides supportive services for the entrepreneurial and productive projects, with the aim of improving the living and economic conditions of...
July 25, 2023

35,000 social security beneficiaries empowered to join labor market in 2023's 1st half

Employers can pay work permit fee through mada card and credit card
Okaz/Saudi Gazette JEDDAH — The Qiwa platform, under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has started providing a new service of facilitating payment of work permit fee through credit cards and mada debit cards.The amount can be debited from the Qiwa digital wallet of the employers. Earlier, it was possible to make the payment of work permit fee only through the SADAD payment system. Some bank cards offer services to recover part of the amounts paid through it, or earn its owner free points.Provision of the new service coincides with the updating in the beginning of the new fiscal year as the fiscal year of many establishments occurs at the beginning of the Hijri year. The Qiwa platform reported that it updated the data of work permit fee for the financial year in the...
July 25, 2023

Employers can pay work permit fee through mada card and credit card

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