Saudi Aramco hosts Gulf Women Forum

The president of Saudi Aramco, Amin Hassan Al-Nasser, said the company will continue to support the professional and leadership development of women. (SPA)
Updated 11 November 2018
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Saudi Aramco hosts Gulf Women Forum

  • Saudi Aramco will continue to support the professional and leadership development of women
  • Saudi Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development said the ministry is keen on empowering women

JEDDAH: Saudi Aramco hosted on Monday the Gulf Women Forum under the theme “Promote women’s future opportunities”

The event held at the at the conference plaza in Dhahran was the 10th edition of the conference. The platform is of strategic international significance aimed at the professional development for women in the Gulf.

The president of Saudi Aramco, Amin Hassan Al-Nasser, said the company will not only continue to support the professional and leadership development of women, but will increase its efforts, in line with the kingdom’s Vision 2030, in reaching ambitious goals in increasing women’s economic and social participation.

On the sidelines of the forum, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development, Dr. Tamador bent Youseff Al-Ramah, said the ministry is keen on empowering women in the workplace.

The ministry will coordinate with government bodies to offer environment that protects women rights and respects their needs, she added.


Al-Baha’s Nawan Dunes draws nature lovers, adventure seekers

Al-Baha’s Nawan Dunes, a winter destination promising adventure and nature, is offering visitors distinctive tourism experience.
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Al-Baha’s Nawan Dunes draws nature lovers, adventure seekers

  • Winter destination witnesses growing influx of visitors

RIYADH: Al-Baha’s Nawan Dunes, a winter destination promising adventure and nature, is offering visitors a distinctive tourism experience that blends tranquility with beauty.

The site, in Al-Makhwah Governorate, is among the most prominent natural attractions in the Al-Baha region and is distinguished by unique sand formations that stretch across vast areas, offering visitors a distinctive tourism experience.

The dunes are witnessing a growing influx of visitors, outdoor enthusiasts, and photography lovers, due to the region’s mild winter weather, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The rolling golden sands provide an ideal destination for camping enthusiasts, desert adventures, and various outdoor recreational activities, particularly during twilight and sunset when the landscape takes on a striking aesthetic appeal.

The Nawan Dunes is now a breathtaking canvas of natural beauty. Recent rainfall has allowed wild plants to flourish spectacularly and this creates a stunning spectacle for all nature lovers.

As part of efforts to diversify tourism experiences, the Nawan Dunes has also hosted paragliding, attracting adventure seekers and aerial sports enthusiasts.

This has offered visitors a unique opportunity to view the desert landscape from the air and enjoy panoramic views of the dunes and surrounding nature, all within a well-organized framework that prioritizes safety and enhances the site’s appeal.

These events and initiatives form part of Al-Baha's winter program, which aims to diversify tourism options, invest in natural assets, and strengthen the area’s position as an attractive winter tourism destination in the Kingdom.

Fahd Muftah Al-Zahrani, the director general at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Al-Baha, said that two contracts had been signed to further ecotourism in the region.