JEDDAH: The biggest gathering event for hiking worldwide has concluded its activities in Al-Baha, a city in the southwest of Saudi Arabia.
More than 2,000 participants and organizational committees took part in the event from inside and outside the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The participants set off at 6 am on two separate tracks across the valleys and streams in the region, in a hiking event held to commemorate Saudi Arabia’s 88th National Day in Al-Mandaq, in Al-Baha region.
The event, held under the supervision of Saudi Hiking, is considered the biggest hiking event worldwide, SPA said.
The closing ceremony kicked off with a speech followed by the national anthem, as well as greetings, poems and speeches by the heads of delegations from outside the Kingdom.
The 88th National Day Hiking event started with the participation of medical cadres and more than 13 ambulances, as well as the Saudi Red Crescent.
The number of medical personnel was more than 10 cadres, including doctors and nursing staff, with more than 10 volunteers from the Red Crescent, and another 8 members of the Red Crescent, in addition to three medical posts on the men’s track and two points on the women’s track.
National Day Hiking event concludes in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha city
National Day Hiking event concludes in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha city
Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show
- The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries
RIYADH: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is to take part in the World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, which takes place from Feb. 8-12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
The university’s participation in this international event marks a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of Saudi academic institutions in the national research and development ecosystem.
The university is capable of achieving that by highlighting its applied research outputs and emerging technologies in the fields of defense and security in a way that enhances the efficiency of national industries and provides innovative, actionable solutions to address security and technological challenges.
The university will showcase at its exhibition pavilion a range of distinguished innovations developed within its premises, including artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, advanced control and monitoring systems, and intelligent surveillance systems.
The achievements reflect the university’s commitment to leveraging scientific research to serve vital national sectors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing national human capabilities and supporting the transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy.
The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries, open new channels of collaboration with global and local institutions and companies, attract attention to the applied research produced by the university, and encourage researchers and students to engage in major national projects.
