Fire hits building under construction in northern Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Civil Defense firefighters suppressing a fire on a tower building in Sakaka on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Civil Defense firefighters suppressing a fire on a tower building in Sakaka on Sunday. (SPA)
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Saudi Civil Defense firefighters suppressing a fire on a tower building in Sakaka on Sunday. (SPA)
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Updated 27 July 2020
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Fire hits building under construction in northern Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Fire hit the top portion of a tower building under construction in the northern city of Sakaka on Sunday, the Civil Defense Directorate said.

Civil Defense firefighters have fortunately managed to contain the fire before it could do more damage and that there were no injuries or death, said Captain Abdul Rahman Al-Dhuaihi, civil defense media spokesperson in Al-Jouf region.

The building is owned by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Al-Dhuaihi told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).


Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

Updated 07 February 2026
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Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

  • The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries

RIYADH: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is to take part in the World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, which takes place from Feb. 8-12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The university’s participation in this international event marks a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of Saudi academic institutions in the national research and development ecosystem.

The university is capable of achieving that by highlighting its applied research outputs and emerging technologies in the fields of defense and security in a way that enhances the efficiency of national industries and provides innovative, actionable solutions to address security and technological challenges.

The university will showcase at its exhibition pavilion a range of distinguished innovations developed within its premises, including artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, advanced control and monitoring systems, and intelligent surveillance systems.

The achievements reflect the university’s commitment to leveraging scientific research to serve vital national sectors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing national human capabilities and supporting the transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy.

The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries, open new channels of collaboration with global and local institutions and companies, attract attention to the applied research produced by the university, and encourage researchers and students to engage in major national projects.