JEDDAH: The King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) on Monday announced the winners of a research initiative on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Forty-two research proposals have been selected out of the total 230. The selection committees focused on proposals that provided creative solutions and supported community participation in areas such as medical, social, economic, infrastructure, technology, and environment.
The KAU undersecretary for graduate studies and scientific research, Dr. Yousef bin Abdul Aziz Al-Turki, said that the initiative was launched last month to encourage and motivate researchers to conduct studies to deal with this pandemic.
He said the researchers were encouraged to analyze the available data, review theses, publications and scientific articles on the pandemic and suggest fast and effective methods to diagnose the disease.
King Abdul Aziz University selects 42 research proposals on COVID-19
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King Abdul Aziz University selects 42 research proposals on COVID-19
- The initiative was launched last month to encourage and motivate researchers to conduct studies to deal with this pandemic
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.
