US ambassador to Saudi Arabia attends King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

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US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney attends the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
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US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney attends the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
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US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney attends the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. (SPA)
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Updated 27 December 2023
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US ambassador to Saudi Arabia attends King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

RIYADH: US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Michael Ratney attended the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held in Al-Sayahid, Riyadh, under the theme “Glory to its people,” the state-run SPA news agency reported on Tuesday.

The ambassador said: “This is my first visit to the festivasaul, and I was amazed by the celebration and organization level of the Saudi heritage and the many new things in the Kingdom.”

He added: “Saudis and Americans share the love of nature and being around it, but I think that many Americans do not know much about camels, and I recommend that they visit the festival and learn about the events and activities that accompany it.”

Ratney was briefed on the vision, mission, comprehensiveness and events of this eighth festival.


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

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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.