Umm Al-Qura University organizes career fest

Updated 03 March 2015
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Umm Al-Qura University organizes career fest

Umm Al-Qura University recently organized an annual education forum to help students choose their career paths accordwwing to their interests and skills at King Abdulaziz Hall in Babidah University.
Bakri bin Matouk Assas, director of the university, inaugurated the forum in the presence of a number of university officials as well as teachers and students.
“University officials, teachers must work hard to provide students with the best services, and shroud them in an atmosphere that enables them to achieve their educational goals,” he said.
Ghassan Al-Noman, dean of the university, said the forum is designed to help students choose the right specialization before joining any college or university.
Abdul Aziz bin Rashad Srouji, vice president of students’ affairs at the university, said students must select majors that will fulfill their aspirations in future.
He said the foundation is only a gateway to help students understand their abilities to choose specialties that are compatible with their interests and will help in achieving their desires in life.


Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve

The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats. (SPA)
Updated 07 February 2026
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Saudi wildlife center releases 140 wild animals into royal reserve

  • This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030

RIYADH: The National Center for Wildlife released 140 wild animals into the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve as part of ongoing programs to reintroduce endangered species. The initiatives aim to enhance ecological balance and restore biodiversity in natural habitats.

The release, carried out in cooperation with the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, included 30 Arabian oryx, 70 reem gazelles (sand gazelles), and 40 houbara bustards, the SPA reported on Thursday. 

The initiative forms part of efforts to reintroduce species to their natural habitats and establish stable, self-sustaining wildlife populations capable of breeding, contributing to improved ecosystem functioning and sustainability.

The NCW continues to implement its strategic plans for wildlife development, with the total number of animals reintroduced through its specialized programs now exceeding 10,000.

This milestone reflects significant progress in the management and governance of wildlife across the Kingdom, supporting the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.