Diplomats visit Diriyah’s Turaif quarter

1 / 3
Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, as well as their families, on Saturday visited the historical Turaif quarter of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (SPA)
2 / 3
Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, as well as their families, on Saturday visited the historical Turaif quarter of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (SPA)
3 / 3
Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, as well as their families, on Saturday visited the historical Turaif quarter of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (SPA)
Short Url
Updated 02 February 2020
Follow

Diplomats visit Diriyah’s Turaif quarter

  • Visitors were briefed on the unique and distinctive architecture

RIYADH: Members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Saudi Arabia, as well as their families, on Saturday visited the historical Turaif quarter of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the tour, which was organized by the Foreign Ministry, participants were told about ancient buildings including palaces, museums, the Grand Mosque of Al-Tarif and houses.

Visitors were briefed on the unique and distinctive architecture of the ancient buildings that reflects various historical eras of the Saudi state.


Mawhiba opens registration for summer programs 

Updated 4 sec ago
Follow

Mawhiba opens registration for summer programs 

  • Courses will be hosted by leading national universities and distinguished schools
  • Programs aim to enhance students’ knowledge and personal and scientific skills

RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba, has opened registration for its summer programs, offering over 79 academic, research, and international courses in partnership with 45 scientific institutions.

These courses will be hosted by leading national universities and distinguished schools, reflecting its commitment to nurturing gifted students.

The programs, a core part of Mawhiba’s system for developing gifted individuals, aim to enhance students’ knowledge and personal and scientific skills through advanced learning environments.

By collaborating with top universities and research centers, Mawhiba seeks to build a generation that contributes to national innovation and development.

Primarily offered during the summer break, with some available year-round, the programs provide flexible in-person and online learning options, enabling students from across the country to participate. 

Participants will engage in advanced activities, including in STEM fields, artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, renewable energy, biomedicine, advanced mathematics, creative design, and digital investigation.