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The Al-Manshiyah Farmers Market, held as part of the AlUla Date Season, serves as an economic platform for farmers and families working in the cottage industry to showcase their crops and products to visitors, opening new marketing channels for local produce and highlighting the diversity of agricultural activity in the governorate, along with related products offered by the local community. The market welcomes visitors from September 18 to 27, providing farmers with an opportunity to display and sell their crops. It also features families in the cottage industry offering a variety of goods, creating a space that connects producers directly…
Seasonal fodder cultivation forms a vital component of Najran’s agricultural landscape, underpinning food security and reinforcing local production across both the farming and livestock sectors. The region dedicates roughly 990 hectares to fodder crops, generating an annual yield of approximately 16,000 tons. Alfalfa and sorghum lead production; alfalfa serves as a staple feed prized for its high nutritional value, while sorghum’s drought tolerance, low water consumption, and fiber content have driven strong local demand. Fodder farming practices across the region continue to transition toward greater sustainability. Local growers are increasingly implementing water-saving technologies, precise irrigation management, and optimized planting schedules…
Kalle Björn, Fortinet, explains how organisations can address threat to critical infrastructure. Source: Tahawul Tech
Saif Alrefai, OPSWAT, explains how organisations can counter advanced threats while building strong foundations for AI-driven security. Source: Tahawul Tech
A team of 350 male and female volunteers has mobilized to support operations for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, scheduled in Jeddah from September 23 to October 6. Following specialized training and orientation sessions, the volunteers are deployed across stadiums and tournament venues to assist with crowd management, spectator services, protocol, media logistics, and transportation. Teams are stationed at stadium entrances, operational zones, and reception areas to support participating delegations, fans, and media personnel throughout the event. Source: Riyadh Daily
Dhruv Kohli, HCL Software, discusses how IntelliOps help organisations secure endpoints and applications while building resilient AI-enabled operations. Source: Tahawul Tech
A swimming championship for the Kingdom’s western clubs, organizations, and Olympic centers started on Thursday at the Ministry of Sport swimming pool in Jeddah. Organized by the Saudi Swimming Federation, the three-day tournament features athletes competing across diverse races and age categories to foster competitive experience and refine technical performance. The event is part of the federation’s broader programs aimed at identifying promising athletic talent, advancing aquatic sports, and preparing swimmers for future national and regional competitions. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will mark its National Day with a series of air, naval and ground displays across the Kingdom, alongside fireworks in nine cities, the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced. The celebrations, organized by the GEA in cooperation with several government and private-sector entities, began in Jeddah on Friday with an airshow that will continue through Sunday, Sept. 20. The Jeddah airshow features the Ministry of Defense, represented by the Royal Saudi Air Force and the Saudi Falcons aerobatic team, alongside a Saudia Boeing 787-9 and a flyadeal Airbus A320neo. In Riyadh, the main National Day show will…
Nextcloud joins VAD Technologies to discuss secure, on-premise collaboration, growing public-sector demand and the opportunity around data sovereignty. Source: Tahawul Tech
The journey of dates from Qassim’s farms to consumers has undergone a major modernization, transitioning from traditional open harvesting containers and bulk pits to standardized cardboard cartons tailored for commercial transport, distribution, and retail display. This packaging shift has reshaped regional marketing and the supply chain. As early as 2015, the Saudi Press Agency documented the trade of more than 3.18 million cartons within 12 days at the Buraidah festival, signaling the rapid commercial adoption of structured packaging. The modernization extends beyond packaging materials to encompass systematic sorting, protective wrapping, climate-controlled logistics, and specialized warehousing. These upgrades aim to safeguard…