JEDDAH: A team from the Camel Research Center at King Faisal University, in cooperation with the University of Nottingham, has discovered the most important genes responsible for the mechanism for determining the colors of Arabian camels.
The study included analysis of 10 kinds of Arabian camels. Its results “were published in an international British scientific journal,” and “reflect the history of the camels’ biological and genetic diversity in Arabia,” said the center’s director, Dr. Faisal Al-Mathen.
“The study itself is one of a kind. It reveals Arabian camels’ mechanism of transmission of genetic traits, and will play a major role in the genetic classification of camels in the future.”
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Saudi university discovers genetic characteristics of Arabian camels
Saudi university discovers genetic characteristics of Arabian camels
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
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