Day: September 7, 2024

-The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 184 tents and 218 shelter bags on Thursday in Goul Al-Sada and Goul Sinan in the Khanfar district of Abyan Governorate, Yemen. This initiative is part of the emergency shelter aid distribution project being carried out in Yemen. It is part of the relief and humanitarian efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to assist the Yemeni people in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Saudi Press Agency

-The Saudi Post (SPL), in cooperation with the Saudi Camel Federation, has issued a postage stamp for the Crown Prince Camel Festival. The festival aims to preserve and enhance the camel heritage in Saudi, Arab, and Islamic cultures. The issuance of the postage stamp is significant due to the festival's importance. It is named after HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and enjoys his patronage and interest. The festival strengthens civilizational and national aspects and supports society's cultural and economic growth. It is a diverse cultural, economic, and sports event that encourages participation, roots the heritage, and reflects the civilizational depth of the Kingdom. The Crown Prince Camel Festival has received global attention since its launch, especially after it entered the Guinness World Records as the largest camel racing festival in the world. The number of camels participating in the first edition in 2018 reached 11,178, increasing to 13,377 in the second edition and 14,745 in the third edition. The fourth edition reached 14,843, while the fifth edition in 2023 broke the records of the past four editions by reaching 20,216 camels. The postage stamps issued by SPL align with the most prominent national events and commemorate important international occasions. Each stamp simulates a significant event or immortalizes a prominent scene in Saudi history, making it an ideal choice for stamp collectors and historians interested in documenting history worldwide. Source: Saudi Press Agency

The CEO of the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, Eng. Hani Sonbol, met with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Eng. Karim Badawi, yesterday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the Ministry of Petroleum and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation. Since 2008, the Corporation has been supporting the Egyptian petroleum sector and assisting with its development and modernization efforts. This includes providing annual funding to the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to help secure purchases of crude oil and petroleum products, especially in light of the challenges posed by recent global events that have impacted the world's economies. Source: Saudi Press Agency

The relationship between the people of the Al-Jouf region and palm trees stretches across generations, symbolizing a deep connection between the inhabitants and their land. Historically, the palm tree provided essential sustenance to the community, with uses extending beyond food. Palm trunks, fronds, and branches were vital materials for construction and daily life, forming the foundation for shelter and basic necessities. This enduring bond is passed down from generation to generation. Young people today continue to nurture their connection to palm cultivation, learning from their fathers and grandfathers, and taking pride in the rich agricultural heritage of the region. Date farming, particularly the cultivation of Hilwah Al-Jouf, remains a source of pride and an important element of the region's culture and economy. Hilwah Al-Jouf is the most famous date variety from the Al-Jouf region, praised not only for its flavor but also for its cultural significance. As far back as 1879, English traveler Lady A nne Blunt remarked on the exceptional sweetness and quality of these dates during her visit to the region. Today, Hilwah Al-Jouf remains highly sought after in local markets, particularly during the harvest season, which begins in September. The Al-Jouf region, with nearly one million palm trees, produces over 43,000 tons of dates annually, including the celebrated Hilwah Al-Jouf. Farmers like Ayman Al-Khabour describe the careful harvesting and production process that transforms these dates from their initial red appearance, known as Basr, into fully ripened varieties. The dates are carefully stored and pressed, ready to be enjoyed during the winter months, when they are known as Al-Majrash, a local delicacy characterized by its sugary texture and molasses-like appearance. Year after year, Hilwah Al-Jouf supports the local economy, with farmers marketing their produce at regional festivals and competing in contests celebrating the best dates. More than just a food item, Hilwah Al-Jouf represents a cultur al and economic cornerstone of the Al-Jouf region, embodying a tradition that spans generations and remains central to the community's identity. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Funded by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), the ambulance service of Subul Al Salam Social Association in the Miniyeh district, northern Lebanon, carried out 61 ambulance missions during the past week. The missions included transporting patients to and from hospitals and providing ambulance services to those injured in accidents in the city of Miniyeh. This is part of the project to support ambulance services and transport in refugee areas and the host community in Lebanon. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Salfit - Ma'an - On Saturday, settlers broke olive trees in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Local sources reported that a number of settlers from the "Yakir" settlement, built on citizens' lands northwest of Salfit, broke about 12 olive trees in the "Khalat al-Najjara" area west of Deir Istiya, owned by citizen Musleh Yousef Mansour. The sources reported that earlier, about 20 olive trees owned by the same citizen were broken in the "Al-Maghibeh" area. Source: Maan News Agency

Salfit - Ma'an - On Saturday, settlers broke olive trees in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Local sources reported that a number of settlers from the "Yakir" settlement, built on citizens' lands northwest of Salfit, broke about 12 olive trees in the "Khalat al-Najjara" area west of Deir Istiya, owned by citizen Musleh Yousef Mansour. The sources reported that earlier, about 20 olive trees owned by the same citizen were broken in the "Al-Maghibeh" area. Source: Maan News Agency

Salfit - Ma'an - On Saturday, settlers broke olive trees in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Local sources reported that a number of settlers from the "Yakir" settlement, built on citizens' lands northwest of Salfit, broke about 12 olive trees in the "Khalat al-Najjara" area west of Deir Istiya, owned by citizen Musleh Yousef Mansour. The sources reported that earlier, about 20 olive trees owned by the same citizen were broken in the "Al-Maghibeh" area. Source: Maan News Agency

Salfit - Ma'an - On Saturday, settlers broke olive trees in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Local sources reported that a number of settlers from the "Yakir" settlement, built on citizens' lands northwest of Salfit, broke about 12 olive trees in the "Khalat al-Najjara" area west of Deir Istiya, owned by citizen Musleh Yousef Mansour. The sources reported that earlier, about 20 olive trees owned by the same citizen were broken in the "Al-Maghibeh" area. Source: Maan News Agency

Salfit - Ma'an - On Saturday, settlers broke olive trees in the town of Deir Istiya, northwest of Salfit. Local sources reported that a number of settlers from the "Yakir" settlement, built on citizens' lands northwest of Salfit, broke about 12 olive trees in the "Khalat al-Najjara" area west of Deir Istiya, owned by citizen Musleh Yousef Mansour. The sources reported that earlier, about 20 olive trees owned by the same citizen were broken in the "Al-Maghibeh" area. Source: Maan News Agency