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
Saudi foreign minister joins Arab leaders and EU chiefs to discuss regional escalation
- They exchange views on the spread of conflict in the Middle East following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began 11 days ago
- Leaders discuss joint actions to enhance regional and international security; EU officials express solidarity with countries affected by Iranian attacks
RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, joined leaders from Gulf Cooperation Council member states, as well as Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkiye and Armenia, in a teleconference to discuss the escalation of the conflict in the region.
The purpose of the meeting was to exchange views on the spread of attacks in the Middle East following the US and Israeli strikes against Iran that began on Feb. 28. Tehran retaliated by launching missile and drones against targets in several countries in the region.
The leaders condemned the “cowardly attacks” that have affected several countries, including the targeting of civilians, vital facilities and diplomatic missions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Other participants in the meeting included Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, who expressed full solidarity with affected countries.
The leaders also discussed joint actions to enhance regional and international security, protect civilians and uphold the principles of the UN Charter.
Several representatives from the Saudi Foreign Ministry also took part in the meeting, including Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, the undersecretary for multilateral international affairs; Nasser Al-Ghannoum, director general of the ministry’s General Department of Asian Affairs; and Talal Al-Enezi, director of the European Union department.
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