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.


Ramadan begins with celestial spectacle in Saudi Arabia's north 

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Ramadan begins with celestial spectacle in Saudi Arabia's north 

  • Venus-crescent moon alignment visible over Northern Borders Region skies
  • Meteorology Center completes operational plan for the holy month

ARAR/JEDDAH: The holy month of Ramadan has commenced in Saudi Arabia with a striking astronomical display in the Northern Borders Region, setting a serene tone for the month as meteorological authorities confirmed full readiness to support pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

On Tuesday evening, the skies over Arar witnessed a rare alignment as the planet Venus paired with the slender crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan. Appearing shortly after sunset, the crescent shimmered low on the western horizon above Venus — one of the brightest celestial bodies — in a display enhanced by clear skies.

While the conjunction is a recurring astronomical phenomenon caused by the apparent proximity of the two bodies as viewed from Earth,  its coincidence with the start of the holy month added a special aesthetic and spiritual dimension to the atmosphere in the north, SPA said.

Meteorological readiness

As the faithful began their fasting, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced the completion of its operational and technical preparations for Ramadan 1447 AH.

The plan includes heightened performance levels at observatories in the Kingdom’s airports to manage increased flight traffic and aviation safety. (SPA)

NCM Chief Executive Dr. Ayman bin Salem Ghulam confirmed that the center has finalized a comprehensive plan to ensure round-the-clock weather monitoring for Makkah, Madinah, and the roads leading to the Two Holy Mosques. The initiative aims to provide accurate forecasting to enhance the safety and comfort of the influx of visitors and Umrah pilgrims.

The plan includes heightened performance levels at observatories in the Kingdom’s airports to manage increased flight traffic and aviation safety.

To ensure pilgrims have real-time access to information, the NCM has integrated its data with the "Nusuk" and "Tawakkalna" smart applications. Ten-day extended forecasts and real-time alerts will also be available via the "Anwaa" app and displayed on guidance boards along highways.

The center has mobilized 14 media platforms to deliver swift weather alerts, ensuring high standards of security and logistical support throughout the season.