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Updated 18 August 2022
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Saudi crown prince receives Uzbek president in Jeddah

  • The crown prince and Uzbek president then attended the exchange of various agreements between the two countries
  • The two nations inked a number a deals worth over SR45 billion ($12 billion) on Wednesday
Updated 18 August 2022
Arab News

RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Jeddah on Wednesday.

The pair held a meeting and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, in addition to reviewing a number of issues of common interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The crown prince and Uzbek president then attended the exchange of various agreements between the two countries.




(SPA)

The two nations inked a number a deals worth over SR45 billion ($12 billion) on Wednesday, including a wind project in Uzbekistan by ACWA Power.“We want to make this relationship one of the most important for Saudi Arabia.

We are here to facilitate. We are here to serve,” said Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih.




(SPA)

The agreements cover a range of investment sectors, including air transport services, livestock, agriculture, sports, education, science, media, energy and technology.

They aim to explore investment opportunities, advance the partnership between the Saudi and Uzbek private sectors, encourage and enhance mutual investments in a number of target sectors.

Senior officials from both sides attended the meeting.

Topics: Saudi Arabia Uzbekistan Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Shavkat Mirziyoyev

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Sports medicine professionals gather at global event in Riyadh

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Sulafa Alkhunaizi
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Sports medicine professionals gather at global event in Riyadh

  • European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) conference will run until April 27 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC under the supervision of the MOVE Center for Comprehensive Sports Medicine
  • MOVE Center is the first facility specialized in integrated sports medicine in the Kingdom, focusing on diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, educating and protecting athletes from sports injuries
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RIYADH: A major global sports medicine conference began in Riyadh on Thursday, with more than 60 speakers arriving in the Saudi capital from 15 countries around the world.

The European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) conference, one of the largest events in the industry worldwide, will run until April 27 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC under the supervision of the MOVE Center for Comprehensive Sports Medicine.

The MOVE Center is the first facility specialized in integrated sports medicine in the Kingdom, focusing on diagnosing, treating, rehabilitating, educating and protecting athletes from sports injuries.

Dr. Mubarak Al-Mutawa, the center’s CEO, said: “One of our main goals at MOVE is medical prevention. When I take one’s measurements and weight, and evaluate their condition, I always solve them with preventative solutions.

“The world is taking the lead toward the importance of being cautious and aware. A quality life consists of good nutrition and staying active because those factors prevent chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.”

Nikos Malliaropoulos, ECOSEP secretary general and a sports consultant, told Arab News that constant learning is the most important part of working in sports medicine.

“It (sports medicine) is starting to expand all over the world and I am really happy that we are here today in Saudi Arabia, opening the doors to sports exercise medicine.

“I think it is important as Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 10 years. So, over the next 10 years, this knowledge needs to be expanded to all healthcare professionals. This course changed my life and my practice 20 years ago. It was the motivation and the drive to develop that.”

Dr. Amir Pakravan, a consultant in sport and musculoskeletal medicine, as well as an ECOSEP board member, told Arab News that he previously had experience working in fast-paced medical environments, which prepared him for his job as a sports consultant.

When he is on the field, Pakravan ensures that he has a checklist of procedures memorized at all times, to ensure a quick response if an athlete is injured.

“What I would say to myself is to stick to the one, two, three and four of your list and check that you have done all of them. That focus on procedure is important.”

The three-day conference will host a series of workshops as well as sessions with industry leaders and officials.

It comes as an extension of efforts in the Saudi sports sector under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Topics: European College of Sports and Exercise Physicians (ECOSEP) MOVE Center for Comprehensive Sports Medicine Dr. Amir Pakravan

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47th Saudi relief plane for Gazans arrives in Egypt

The 47th Saudi relief plane carrying medical and shelter supplies for the people of Gaza arrived in Egypt on Wednesday. (SPA)
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47th Saudi relief plane for Gazans arrives in Egypt

  • The aid will be transported from Egypt’s Al-Arish International Airport into Gaza
  • Relief is part of the Kingdom’s historic role in supporting Palestinian people in times of crisis
Updated 17 min 18 sec ago
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RIYADH: The 47th Saudi relief plane carrying medical and shelter supplies for the people of Gaza arrived in Egypt on Wednesday evening. 

The aid will be transported from Egypt’s Al-Arish International Airport into Gaza. 

The plane was operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in coordination with the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

The aid is part of the Kingdom’s historic role in supporting Palestinian people in times of crisis, SPA added. 

Topics: War on Gaza Saudi Arabia Gaza aid

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World’s largest coral restoration project unveiled in the Red Sea

Updated 25 April 2024
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World’s largest coral restoration project unveiled in the Red Sea

  • NEOM nursery will by 2025 produce 400,000 corals annually
  • Aim to restore reefs globally, says KAUST President Tony Chan
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Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with NEOM, have launched the first nursery of the KAUST Coral Restoration Initiative.

“KCRI is the largest coral restoration project in the world and represents a significant step towards restoring reefs globally with a primary nursery officially in operation and a second facility in development, both in the Red Sea,” according to a statement released on Thursday.

The nursery, built on the coast of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia, is set to transform coral restoration efforts with a production capacity of 40,000 corals annually.

Functioning as a pioneering pilot facility, researchers will leverage the project as the blueprint for large-scale coral restoration initiatives, including the world’s largest and most advanced land-based coral nursery.

Located at the same site, this advanced coral nursery will boast a 10-fold larger capacity to nurture 400,000 corals annually. The project is expected to be completed by December 2025.

Home to 25 percent of known marine species despite covering less than 1 percent of the sea floor, coral reefs are the bedrock of numerous marine ecosystems. Experts estimate up to 90 percent of global coral reefs will experience severe heat stress by 2050.

Prof. Tony Chan, president of KAUST, said: “Recent events provide a stark reminder of the global crisis that coral reefs face. Our ambition is, therefore, to pioneer a pathway to upscale from the current labor-intensive restoration efforts to industrial-scale processes required to reverse the current rate of coral reef degradation.”

The initiative aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 and its efforts to bolster marine conservation, leveraging KAUST’s research into marine ecosystems and serving as a platform to test innovative restoration methods.

Nadhmi Al-Nasr, CEO of NEOM, said: “Through our long-standing partnership with the KAUST, we will also highlight the role of coral reefs, among the most important marine environmental systems, and the value of their preservation for future generations.”

Topics: Green & Blue KAUST NEOM environment Red Sea

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EU relaxes visa rules for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain

EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud. (Supplied)
Updated 25 April 2024
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EU relaxes visa rules for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain

  • Saudi, Omani, Bahraini nationals now eligible for multiple-entry, 5-year visas
  • ‘An important step for promoting people-to-people contacts,’ says envoy
Updated 25 April 2024
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RIYADH: Travel to Europe will become simpler and easier for Saudi, Omani, and Bahraini nationals following a European Commission decision to relax visa rules.

EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Christophe Farnaud told reporters in Riyadh on Thursday that the new Schengen visa rules are “an important step in promoting people-to-people contacts, and facilitating exchanges between the EU and the GCC citizens.”

Under the new rules, a multiple-entry visa will normally be issued for five years to successful applicants, including those applying for the first time.

“The process is the same, but the length of the visa is longer, which allows them to travel to 29 European countries using the same visa valid for five years and multiple entry,” Farnaud said.

He said that it was important to view the visa change against “the backdrop of the strategic relationship between this region and Europe.”

The Schengen area consists of 29 European countries, of which 25 are EU states: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, along with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

Member states will implement the decision once they have received notifications, Farnaud said.

“As we know, the notification was made on Wednesday, so from now on, the member states can issue these visas, unless there is some technical reason for a country to take a few days,” he said.

“I am very happy to have been able to work on that, and I must say that I received a lot of very positive responses from citizens, from Saudi Arabia, especially. I think it’s really good news,” Farnaud said.

The envoy said that Europe is also working on e-visas, “but it will take some time. I cannot tell you how long exactly because it implies decisions by member states on technical aspects. So, it will happen, but It will take some time.”

Topics: European Union (EU) Christophe Farnaud Schengen Area Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

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Japan, Saudi Arabia invite public to design 70th anniversary celebratory logo

Updated 25 April 2024
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Japan, Saudi Arabia invite public to design 70th anniversary celebratory logo

  • The chosen logo will be used in all events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the two countries
  • Anyone is eligible to apply to create a logo that conveys the strong ties between the Kingdom and Japan
Updated 25 April 2024
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The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for applications to design a logo to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Saudi Arabia in 2025.

The chosen logo will be used in all events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the two countries.

Anyone is eligible to apply to create a logo that conveys the strong ties between the Kingdom and Japan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Japanese embassy in Saudi Arabia, the Japanese consulate-general in Jeddah and the Saudi government will announce the best logo design on their websites and social media accounts.

The deadline for applications is June 10. Applications must be submitted as an email to [email protected].

Each logo design must be no larger than 3 MB in electronic format, with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher, in a file format — JPEG or PDF — that will fit an A4 size when printed.

An explanation of the purpose of the proposed logo mark is required with each submission.

A similar application was announced in 2021, when the UAE and Japan commemorated the 50th anniversary of establishing their diplomatic relationship.

More information on the applications can be found here: The 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2025 call for designs of the commemorative logo.

Topics: Japan Saudi Arabia

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