Northern Borders governor inspects healthcare center  

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Updated 24 January 2021
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Northern Borders governor inspects healthcare center  

RAFHA: Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, governor of the Northern Borders region, inspected the Talaat Al-Temyat Healthcare Center on Sunday as part of his inspection visits to the cities, centers, and villages of Rafha governorate.

The governor started by visiting the delayed People’s Celebrations Center project and listening to an explanation from the region’s mayor, Shammam Al-Shammari, about the reasons for the delays. He was also briefed on the most important obstacles facing the contractors’ workflow, the solutions adopted to complete the project, the proposed solutions and the timeline set for the implementation.

After that, Prince Faisal inspected the health services provided at the Talaat Al-Temyat Healthcare Center, where he met patients and visitors and listened to their comments and needs.

He also met the medical and administrative staff and gave his directives to ensure the provision of high-quality services to patients and primary healthcare to citizens.

The governor toured the neighborhoods and the public park and visited some of the projects under implementation.

He urged the mayor to take into account the integration of services in order to meet the needs of different age groups, prepare parks with suitable facilities, and ensure the provisions of all safety means, in addition to enhancing municipal services.

Prince Faisal stressed the importance of advancing the services provided to citizens and the need to implement development projects in a way that is in the public interest.


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.