Women key partners in sustainable development: Al-Fakhri
For International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, Al-Fakhri said in a statement that empowering women enhances social and economic stability, and drives progress toward achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030
Updated 08 March 2025
SPA
RIYADH: Khalid Abdul Rahman Al-Fakhri, chairman of the Saudi National Society for Human Rights, highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts in enhancing the status of women and ensuring their full enjoyment of rights through legislative and regulatory reforms, which have strengthened women’s economic and social participation.
For International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, Al-Fakhri said in a statement that empowering women enhances social and economic stability, and drives progress toward achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The vision highlights the importance of increasing women’s participation in the labor market as well as expanding their role in leadership and developmental fields.
He called for continuing to raise societal awareness of the importance of women’s rights, giving them access to equal opportunities in all fields and reinforcing their role in the development journey.
Coffee and chocolate festival draws crowds for a flavorful experience
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods
Updated 07 November 2025
SALEH FAREED
JEDDAH: The Jeddah International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition 2025, which was held from Nov. 5-7 at the Hilton, drew in thousands of visitors this year.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry and distribution sector.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
It also included a diverse selection of booths for manufacturers and suppliers promoting sweets, dates, and ice cream.
The exhibition provided opportunities for those interested in increasing their knowledge or professionally pursuing coffee or chocolate making, to attend workshops presented by specialists using the latest training methods.
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Speaking at the event, Suhail bin Bakr Al-Tayyar, CEO of Nitaq Business Co. who organized the event, stressed that this year’s edition witnessed broad participation from local and international companies, and interactive programs enriched the visitor experience and supported the growth of this vital sector in the Kingdom.
He said: “The exhibition represents a leading national platform to empower Saudi youth and entrepreneurs, and to promote a culture of quality and creativity in the coffee and chocolate industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in supporting innovation and developing promising sectors.”
The popular annual event featured over 70 exhibitors, including top coffee and chocolate suppliers and manufacturers, entrepreneurs. (AN photo)
Alongside traditional coffee beverages and chocolate tasting, the exhibition included the first-ever Saudi Coffee and Chocolate Championship, along with a number of workshops, competitions, and panel discussions presented by specialists in coffee preparation and chocolate making.
The opening ceremony on Wednesday was attended by top officials from Jeddah Municipality, elite coffee and chocolatiers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors.
