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NEOM Company and Volocopter, a pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), made the announcement about the successful completion of a series of air taxi test flights in NEOM
NEOM announces success of first air taxi test flights
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — NEOM Company announced on Wednesday the successful testing of Volocopter aircraft and first eVTOL flight in Saudi Arabia, marking another step towards adoption and commercial eVTOL operation in NEOM and beyond.NEOM Company and Volocopter, a pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), made the announcement about the successful completion of a series of air taxi test flights in NEOM. This marks the first time an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft has received a special flight authorization and performed test flights in Saudi Arabia.The flight test campaign lasted over a week and built on 18 months of collaboration between NEOM, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), and Volocopter, with the aim of implementing and scaling an electric UAM...
June 21, 2023

NEOM announces success of first air taxi test flights

File photo of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and the French President Emmanuel Macron
Saudi Crown Prince to address world leaders at Paris finance summit on Thursday
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will address world leaders at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday. More than 100 heads of state and government, and 300 high ranking officials representing countries, international organizations, and civil society organizations will attend the global summit.French President Emmanuel Macron hosts the summit on Thursday and Friday to pin down a roadmap for easing the debt burdens of low-income countries while freeing up more funds for climate financing. The summit is expected to pledge allocation of $100 billion to help developing countries, which are facing financial difficulties that have led to their failure to pay their external debts.Macron will inaugurate the summit at the...
June 21, 2023

Saudi Crown Prince to address world leaders at Paris finance summit on Thursday

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has granted license to Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand, to build its manufacturing facility over one million square meters in King Abdullah Economic City’s Industrial Valley in Saudi Arabia.
Ministry issues industrial license to Ceer for electric vehicle manufacturing
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has granted license to Ceer, the first Saudi electric vehicle brand, to build its manufacturing facility over one million square meters in King Abdullah Economic City’s Industrial Valley in Saudi Arabia.A joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Foxconn, Ceer was launched last November under the aegis of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Spokesperson Jarrah Bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah emphasized the strategic significance of the automotive industry in the Kingdom’s overall industrial strategy.He added that with the global light vehicles market expected to double in the next decade, the automotive sector presents a compelling regional...
June 21, 2023

Ministry issues industrial license to Ceer for electric vehicle manufacturing

KAUST’s Vice President for Research Prof. Pierre Magistretti and General Director of Estidamah Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Saghir sign the MoU to intensify existing collaboration.
KAUST and Estidamah sign MoU
THUWAL — KAUST signed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah), the region’s leading center for sustainable agriculture.The signing, which took place at KAUST, will allow both organizations to share their world-class research facilities and personnel to strengthen their research at the international level. The cooperation will drive advances in research and, in particular, the training of students which will play a vital role in developing Saudi Arabia’s national capacity in sustainable agriculture.The MoU aims to intensify existing collaboration between Estidamah and KAUST in research and education to reach the common goals of training young scientists and establishing sustainable...
June 21, 2023

KAUST and Estidamah sign MoU

The Public Security warned that it will take stringent punitive measures against those involved in such fraudulent practices pertaining to Hajj
Public Security warns against Hajj scammers
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Public Security warned against falling into the trap of scammers regarding services and facilities related to performance of Hajj rituals. It called on Saudi citizens and expatriates not to respond to fake advertisements on social media about performing Hajj on behalf of others; securing and distributing adahi (sacrificial animal) coupon for pilgrims; selling Hajj bracelets; securing means of transportation, and other misleading advertisements for the purpose of fraud by scammers and bogus establishments. The Public Security warned that it will take stringent punitive measures against those involved in such fraudulent practices pertaining to Hajj. It clarified that the Saudi Project for Utilization of Sacrificial Animals is the official authority...
June 21, 2023

Public Security warns against Hajj scammers

Attorney General orders arrests of 2 people for insulting expatriate
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Muajab has ordered the arrest of two people for insulting an expatriate.An official source at the Public Prosecution said the attorney general's directive followed a report submitted by the Prosecution Monitoring Center regarding a video that went viral on social media showing two people insulting an expatriate.The video showed one of them men disguised as a woman deceiving the expatriate while the duo were sitting in a vehicle. The defendants recorded and published the video, which would prejudice public morals and the sanctity of private life.The attorney general called for registering a criminal case against the perpetrators, in preparation to produce the men in the competent court and seek deterrent...
June 21, 2023

Attorney General orders arrests of 2 people for insulting expatriate

Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih meets Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
Saudi Minister of Investment meets with Estonian PM
TALLINN — Saudi Arabia's Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, on an official visit to Estonia, met on Wednesday with the Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.The minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the President of Estonia.Al-Falih and Kallas reviewed means of cooperation and enhancing trade relations, as well as opportunities for boosting investments, especially by encouraging the private sector. — SPA
June 21, 2023

Saudi Minister of Investment meets with Estonian PM

Donated blood is meant to ensure sufficient stocks at blood banks in Makkah hospital during this Hajj season.
Hajj 2023: Qassim Health Cluster donates 382 units of blood to Makkah hospitals
BURAIDAH — The blood donation campaign "Donating Blood for Pilgrims", launched by the Qassim Health Cluster, has collected 382 units of different blood groups. The campaign was held at several public and private sector departments in the region.According to the Health Cluster, the campaign, which lasted for two weeks, was organized with the aim of increasing the stocks at blood banks in Makkah’s hospitals and medical centers during the Hajj season of 1444 AH. — SPA
June 21, 2023

Hajj 2023: Qassim Health Cluster donates 382 units of blood to Makkah hospitals

Saudi Arabia records 40% increase in average precipitation
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The average precipitation in Saudi Arabia witnessed an increase of 40% reaching 110mm, the highest in 40 years, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) has said.The MEWA report is based on precipitation recorded in different Saudi regions for three years since 2020 during the rainy season that starts in October.MEWA revealed the weather details at a meeting under the name of "Analysing the rainfall condition for the year 1444 AH, and its impact on water sources", during which it reviewed the outputs of the hydrological network and periodic monitoring wells.The average precipitation recorded during the past three years was the highest in 40 years, when it was 40 percent lower at 79mm.The ministry also released monthly and annual...
June 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia records 40% increase in average precipitation

The Transport General Authority (TGA) has provided 1,000 electric scooters as a service to Hajj pilgrims to facilitate their movement in the holy sites.
TGA deploys 1,000 e-scooters to facilitate pilgrim movement in holy sites
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has provided 1,000 electric scooters as a service to Hajj pilgrims to facilitate their movement in the holy sites.The provision of the e-scooters is for the second year in a row after TGA launched the trial service last Hajj season. TGA aims to offer various transportation options for pilgrims this season.The e-scooter service in Hajj aims to improve the pilgrims' experiences, in addition to facilitating their movement to perform the rituals.It will also shorten the transportation time during the pilgrims' movement within the holy sites.The authority has allocated a specific track for the e-scooters, separating them from other vehicles and pedestrians to preserve the safety of pilgrims. The track consists of two...
June 21, 2023

TGA deploys 1,000 e-scooters to facilitate pilgrim movement in holy sites

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