RIYADH: The National Project for the Prevention for Narcotics (Nebras) has announced the establishment of the Nebras Society for Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Assistance to deal with drug-related problems.
Nebras, an affiliate of the National Committee of Narcotics Control (NCNC), closely worked with health and labor ministries for the establishment of the society. The society aims to communicate with families of drug abusers and help them in dealing with such situations.
In general, the society aims to establish non-profit rehabilitation centers for addicts to be run by private sector companies; provide psychological and social consultancy for families; transfer addicts to therapeutic clinics; provide financial and moral support to families with drug-addicted patients; prepare studies on the importance of therapeutic and rehabilitation programs; coordinate with concerned parties to train and employ recovering addicts; and conduct training programs for families with drug-addicted patients.
For his part, the secretary-general of the NCNC and board chairman of Nebras, Abdullah Al-Sharif, stressed the desire of the government of King Salman to fight drugs at all security and preventive levels.
The government has also provided therapeutic and rehabilitation services for drug addicts and recovering drug addicts, as well as health and social care services for all community members, he said.
Commenting on the new society, he said it stems from the national strategy for combating drugs, as approved by the Council of Ministers, which directs the ministries of labor and health to establish social rehabilitation centers for recovering drug addicts.
The Nebras program primarily aims to create a drug-free environment by using various media in a bid to lower rates of drug abuse among members of the community and encourage the role of family members by raising their awareness about the dangers of drugs and the use of psychotropic substances.
Nebras announces rehabilitation society to deal with drug-related cases
Nebras announces rehabilitation society to deal with drug-related cases
Saudi Arabia’s Sharaan and Wadi Nakhlah nature reserves win Dark Sky recognition
- The two reserves in AlUla join more than 250 locations worldwide that are protected from light pollution
- AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserve, also both in AlUla, received Dark Sky Park designations last year
ALULA: Two more nature reserves in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla have won recognition as Dark Sky Places, joining more than 250 locations worldwide that are protected from light pollution.
The official accreditation of Sharaan National Park and Wadi Nakhlah reserves from the DarkSky International builds on AlUla’s 2024 achievement, when AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserve became the first sites in the Kingdom and the Gulf region to receive Dark Sky Park designations.
The latest recognition further strengthens AlUla’s position as a leading global destination for night sky protection and astronomical tourism, said the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Dark Sky International also announced the recognition in an earlier report, noting that the Sharaan and Wadi Nakhlah’s combined area of 6,146 square kilometers reflects the “expanded scope of environmental protection efforts aimed at preserving AlUla’s pristine night skies and reducing light pollution across a vast geographical area.”
DarkSky International works to reduce light pollution in both urban and rural areas and to raise global awareness of the importance of protecting the night sky.
AlUla’s protected areas are located in the heart of northwest Arabia, near the ancient oasis city of AlUla in Madinah Province.
“Towering sandstone cliffs, labyrinthine canyons, tranquil basins, and volcanic formations create a dramatic setting where geological diversity, cultural heritage, and thriving biodiversity converge beneath exceptionally dark, open skies,” Dark Sky said.
Scientists have noted that AlUla’s natural isolation from urban light sources, combined with ideal atmospheric conditions, makes it a world-class destination for stargazing, astronomy education, and immersive dark-sky experiences.
With the phased development of its reserves, AlUla is now ranked 3rd globally in the Dark Sky Park category, solidifying its status as one of the world’s premier destinations for astronomical discovery.
The RCU reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the natural environment, preserving the night sky, and promoting sustainable tourism, further positioning AlUla as a leading global destination for astronomy, scientific research, and advanced environmental experiences, in line with AlUla Vision and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
