JEDDAH: Diving is a journey for discovery and an important form of relaxation, and more and more people, especially women, are taking up the sport, says Nofa Al-Osaimi, a female diving coach.
She said her love for diving started by chance when she visited Sharm El-Sheikh for participation in a sea tour — the first of its kind in the world of diving.
“At that time, I was studying in Britain. The diving urge remained in me and I wanted to finish my studies quickly so that I could pursue diving licenses,” Al-Osaimi was quoted as saying by local media on Friday.
“Afterwards, I went to Sharm El-Sheikh and got the first license as a diver, followed by a permit as an advanced diver. I still ensured that I got more licenses to become a trainer,” she said.
According to Al-Osaimi, diving has many benefits like hope and happiness, objective energy that revives a person in addition to getting a better perspective about saving the sea from plastics and other bad material and just to ensure the beauty of the blue waters as the sea is considered as a soruce of food for humans.
Al-Osaimi wants to establish a diving center for women that is secure and safe, and to make people more aware of the importance of the marine environment.
Saudi woman coach started diving into sea ‘by chance’
Saudi woman coach started diving into sea ‘by chance’
Celestial spectacle in KSA’s north on first day of Ramadan
- Venus-crescent moon alignment visible in Northern Borders
- Meteorology center issuing swift weather alerts for pilgrims
ARAR/JEDDAH: The holy month of Ramadan has commenced in the Kingdom with a striking astronomical display in the Northern Borders Region, setting a serene tone for the month, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In addition, the National Center for Meteorology has confirmed its readiness to support pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
On Tuesday evening in Arar there was a rare alignment of the planet Venus with the slender crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan.
Appearing shortly after sunset, the crescent shimmered low on the western horizon above Venus — one of the brightest celestial bodies — in a display enhanced by clear skies.
While the conjunction is a recurring astronomical phenomenon caused by the apparent proximity of the two bodies as viewed from Earth, its coincidence with the start of the holy month added a special aesthetic and spiritual dimension to the atmosphere in the north, the SPA said.
Meanwhile, as the faithful began fasting, the NMC announced the readiness of its observatories at the Kingdom’s airports to manage increased flight traffic and ensure aviation safety.
The NCM’s CEO Dr. Ayman bin Salem Ghulam said there would be round-the-clock weather monitoring for Makkah, Madinah, and the roads leading to the two holy mosques.
To ensure pilgrims have real-time access to information, the NCM has integrated its data with the Nusuk and Tawakkalna smart applications. Ten-day forecasts and alerts will also be available via the Anwaa app and on guidance boards along highways.
The center has 14 media platforms to deliver swift weather alerts, ensuring high standards of security and logistical support throughout the season, the SPA reported.
