Estidamah researches mango varieties in Jazan

The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture is conducting scientific research on mango varieties in its research fields in the Jazan region. (SPA/File)
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Updated 01 January 2026
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Estidamah researches mango varieties in Jazan

JIZAN: The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture is conducting scientific research on mango varieties in its research fields in the Jazan region as part of efforts to enhance plant diversity and support the economic value of crops.

The research by the center, which is also known as Estidamah, includes more than 60 mango varieties and uses approved scientific methods to monitor vegetable growth, flowering stages, and fruit set, as well as to measure productive performance under local environmental conditions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Among these are the Royal Special and Nam Dok Mai varieties, which are distinguished by their ability to produce in winter and summer seasons, ensuring continuity of product availability and supporting the efficiency of agricultural supply chains.

This research is part of the center’s efforts to highlight the economic value of agricultural varieties and expand investment opportunities in crops with strong production feasibility, thus contributing to the development of the agricultural sector and improving its efficiency.

The center said these efforts fall within its ongoing endeavors to develop agricultural practices, improve the efficiency of resource utilization, and enhance the sustainability of agricultural production in various regions of the Kingdom.


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.