Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in Saudi Arabia. (File/SPA)
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Updated 01 January 2024
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Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

RIYADH: Authorities on Monday urged the public to exercise caution as further rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in the Kingdom until Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

People are advised to avoid areas that are susceptible to flooding, not to swim in open water, and to adhere to instructions announced through various media outlets, the General Directorate of Civil Defense said.

The Makkah region will have moderate to heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, which will affect the Qunfudah and Laith areas.

A similar forecast has been issued for the Riyadh region, including Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Al-Majma’ah and Rumah, as well as the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, Asir, the Northern Borders and Eastern Province.

Moderate rain, and strong winds and dust are expected to affect the Makkah region, including Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Tarabah, Al-Muwayh, Al-Khurma, and Raniyah, as well as the regions of Al-Jawf, Al-Qassim, the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, and Jazan.

Some areas of Riyadh will experience similar weather conditions, including Thadiq, Marat, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Hariq, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Kharj, Darma, Al-Diriyah, Huraymila, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, and the regions of Madinah, Hail, the Northern Borders and the Eastern Province.


Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

The conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2026
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Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

  • The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers

RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.

Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.

Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.

By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.

An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.

The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.