JEDDAH: The King Fahd National Library in Jeddah, in partnership with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA), organized a lecture on the occasion of World First Aid Day at the library’s Al-Rowad Hall.
The lecture was conducted by Ayed Musa Al-Shamrani, assistant medical director of the Prince Naif First Aid Program. He presented methods for learning first aid skills.
Al-Shamrani said World First Aid Day is important for spreading the culture of first aid, and the SRCA plays a key role in training people, regardless of age, to acquire relevant skills.
Each year, more than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide organize events to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations.
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King Fahd library holds lecture on World First Aid Day
King Fahd library holds lecture on World First Aid Day
- More than 100 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide organize events to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday
Rare exhibits on display at King Abdulaziz Palace
- The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship
RIYADH: Exhibits on display at the King Abdulaziz Palace in the historic village of Laynah highlight rich aspects of human history and environmental change in the Arabian Peninsula as part of a series of palace activation events organized by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority during the Darb Zubaida Winter Season.
The exhibits feature rare historical artifacts carrying cultural and scientific significance that document different lifestyles and environmental shifts in the region over the centuries.
Among the most notable pieces is a traditional rifle crafted from natural wood and fitted with a handwoven leather strap, historically used for hunting and protection.
The piece reflects the precision of traditional craftsmanship and its social symbolism tied to strength and horsemanship.
The authority stated that the palace welcomes visitors daily until Feb. 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as part of unified tourism programs aimed at organizing visitor flow and providing opportunities to explore historical sites in a safe and engaging environment.
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