60 public school buildings to be built in Madinah

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman is overseeing the launch of the project. (SPA)
Updated 29 March 2019
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60 public school buildings to be built in Madinah

  • The project is a part of an initiative seeking to decrease the number of rented school buildings during the coming years

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman is overseeing the launch of a new partnership program between the Ministry of Education and the Building Development Company in Madinah.

“The partnership aims at providing 60 high-quality public-school buildings in Madinah in partnership with the private sector. It will have a positive impact on Saudi students and contribute to the training of teachers and the development of the Kingdom’s curriculum,” Prince Faisal said. He noted that “in Madinah we have been giving great importance to health and education and supporting all the related projects in the private and public sectors.”

The project is a part of an initiative seeking to decrease the number of rented school buildings during the coming years. These efforts reflect the keenness of King Salman’s government to support the education sector at all levels.

Director of Education in Madinah Nasser bin Abdullah Al-Abdulkarim thanked Prince Faisal for his support of the region’s educational projects.

“The public buildings, with the facilities they have, constitutes a fundamental pillar in the educational process and a main incentive to innovation. It also helps form a suitable environment for the development of education and improve the learning outcomes.”

“This steps contributes to the achievement of the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision and the national transformation plan that focus on the role of Saudi youth in the Kingdom’s development journey,” Al-Abdulkarim said.


King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. (SPA)
Updated 27 December 2025
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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival draws 3,000 foreign visitors

  • Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom

RIYADH: The 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is drawing record numbers of international tourists, solidifying its reputation as a premier cultural and heritage event in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, which runs until Jan. 3, is a key feature of the country's cultural tourism offering. According to its organizers, more than 3,000 people from over 50 countries have already visited.

The festival combines a rich array of cultural and entertainment programs that introduce visitors to the world of camels, from their various breeds to their significance in Saudi heritage.

Through interactive exhibits and educational presentations, people can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural value camels hold in the Kingdom.

Many visitors have expressed admiration for the quality of the festival’s organization and the hospitality they received, with some describing it as a “living museum,” the report said.