The Ministry of Education invested almost SR 3 billion on the development of the educational sector in the Najran province, the SPA reported.
Nasser Al-Manie, Najran’s director general of education said, “Over the past three years, SR 2.8 billion has been spent on the construction of 307 schools.”
The 134 primary, intermediate and secondary schools are located mainly in towns in rural areas and include 116 girls’ schools and several Qur’an memorization schools.
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SR 2.8 bn spent on Najran schools
SR 2.8 bn spent on Najran schools
Limited fire at Ras Tanura refinery brought under control following debris from intercepted drones: Saudi ministry
- No Injuries or impact on supplies reported after limited fire at the Ras Tanura refinery, official source at Ministry of Energy says
RIYADH: An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that at 7:04 am on Monday, the Ras Tanura oil refinery sustained limited damage as a result of debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity.
The incident resulted in a limited fire, which was immediately contained by emergency response teams. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Some operational units at the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure, without any impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets.
Meanwhile, Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki also confirmed that two drones attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery were intercepted successfully.
Al-Maliki told to Al Arabiya News Channel that no civilian casualties were reported as a result of the interception, noting that the small fire that broke out inside the refinery due to falling debris was quickly brought under control.
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