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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to the Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz over the passing of Prince Abdullah Bin Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished forbearance and consolation for the royal family and loved ones of the deceased.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), launched the game “Asateer – Future’s Folktales’ in collaboration with STC Play, the gaming and Esports division of STC Group, to release the game in the Middle East and North Africa, while Manga Productions will release the game worldwide. The game will also be available to players on the App Store, Google Play Store, and App Gallery.
Talented Saudis contributed to the game’s development, inspired by the Saudi anime series “Future’s Folktales”. The story is based on tales inspired by the Arabian Peninsula and includes many characters and five unique worlds, including “Futuristic Riyadh”.
The game is available on mobile phones and fully supports Arabic, English, and Japanese. It includes daily challenges and exciting conversations with the characters in a fun and easy-to-understand style, which prompted many to download it in the beta launch stage. The number of downloads exceeded 278,000 worldwide.
Dr. Essam Bukhari, CEO of M
anga Productions said: “After the series’ great success, in which views for the first season exceeded the 100 million mark and was shown on more than 40 platforms around the world, special merchandise for the series was launched, with NEOM sponsoring the second season”.
He added: “To complement these successes, we are pleased to launch the game “Asateer – Future’s Folktales” in partnership with STC Play, a leader in the gaming sector, to spread the game inspired by the series in a unique experience for the Saudi and Arab anime industry, and we look forward to more successful partnerships in the future”.
Bader Al-Marshood, Head of the STC Play team explained that the collaboration with Manga Productions would contribute to producing rich video game content that enriches experiences and meets the requirements of those interested.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
The Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday the launch of a new electronic service under the (Residency Services) section for issuing temporary residency permits under Articles 20 and 22, accessible through the unified government e-services app, Sahel.
According to a press release from the General Directorate of Security Relations and Media, this service would allow sponsors to receive a notification containing the electronic residency sticker, eliminating the need for visits to the Residency Affairs sector to print the sticker.
The Ministry highlighted that this initiative was part of ongoing efforts by the General Department of Residency Affairs and the General Directorate of Information Systems to simplify procedures and provide more convenience to both citizens and residents.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority is participating in the exhibition accompanying the 10th Regional Conservation Forum of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Regional Office for West Asia, held from September 10 to 11 in Riyadh.
The forum and exhibition are essential platforms for exchanging ideas and expertise with a group of experts and specialists in environmental protection and sustainable development from around the world.
The authority is highlighting its efforts in protecting wildlife, showcasing through its special pavilion a range of innovative projects that enhance biodiversity and achieve environmental sustainability.
The exhibition features presentations showcasing the environmental programs implemented in the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve that focus on rehabilitating vegetation cover, protecting endangered species, and utilizing modern technologies for environmental monitoring.
These innovative projects have positioned the author
ity at the forefront of leveraging innovation to preserve nature and contribute to attaining sustainable development goals.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
An individual was killed and two others were injured during an Israeli occupation airstrike on southern Lebanon, said a media source on Tuesday.
According to the National News Agency (NNA), citing the Health Ministry’s center for health emergency, the casualties from the attack were transferred from an area in western Beqaa.
The southern Lebanese borders has been witnessing since October 7, 2023 numerous resistance and Israeli occupation military confrontations.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi affirmed that environmental protection and addressing the impacts of climate change have become essential components of GCC countries’ national visions.
During his speech at the 26th meeting of the ministers responsible for environmental affairs in the GCC, held here and chaired by Qatar’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Dr Abdullah Al Subaie, Albudaiwi added that the GCC countries strive to enhance environmental policies, promote renewable energy reliance, and reduce carbon emissions to achieve a balance between development and environmental protection.
“On the international front, cooperation to address climate change and other environmental challenges has become essential among all countries, with GCC countries actively contributing to global cooperation and providing solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change while preserving the environment,” he stated.
He also congratulated the UAE on hosting the COP28 UN C
limate Change Conference and conveyed his best wishes for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hosting the upcoming 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which is scheduled for December.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
Kuwait’s Al-Safa Charity and Humanitarian Society opened on Tuesday a mosque and Quran center in a town located in Kara-Balta, northern Kyrgyzstan, as part of its 16th charity campaign in the eastern central Asian country.
Secretary of Al-Safa charity Abdullah Al-Shayee told KUNA that Al-Safa had opened the 144 square meters mosque with a capacity to hold 200 worshipers, adding that a 35-square meters Quran center was also established including classrooms.
The educational classrooms within the center would be able to host 12 students, serving in the town with the population of 900 people.
He revealed that a water network was recently erected in a town in Chuy region at an area of 2,500 square meters benefiting 1,800 individuals.
Another similar network is also opened in the region of Osh, he added.
Al-Safa charity campaign was launched last Sunday in Kyrgyzstan and would continue until September 13.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Minister of Commerce Majid Al-Kassabi yesterday attended Buraidah Dates Carnival in Qassim, which is being held by the National Center for Palms and Dates.
Al-Kassabi was briefed on the buying and selling operations, the auctions, the movement of vehicles at the auctions, the pavilions of various government and private agencies, and the events offered to visitors.
He lauded this carnival with significant contribution to the economy, and the efforts made to ensure its success and fulfill the aspirations of consumers and investors in the palm sector.
He also commended the support Qassim Governor Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud lent the carnival.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
The Kuwait Food Bank charity said on Tuesday that it offered assistance to 2,050 families within Kuwait in cooperation with the Awqaf (endownment) Public Foundation.
Kuwait Food Bank’s Chairman Meshal Al-Ansari told KUNA that the assistance offered consisted of two KD 50-coupons enabling each family to secure its need of foodstuff.
The database of the bank continues to be updated to cover the need of most families in Kuwait, he affirmed, revealing that the charity has a competent team able to receive those in need as well as the www.kuwaitfoodbank.org website, which also enables individuals and groups to seek assistance.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a partnership agreement with the National Archives of Britain, aimed at strengthening cooperation and facilitating joint research in fields such as archiving, digitization, and cultural preservation.
This collaboration aligns with AlUla’s vision and the broader goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to promote cultural development and global partnerships.
The agreement covers five main areas: training and scientific exchanges, digitizing and publishing archival collections, holding exhibitions and events, and carrying out research programs focused on archival content.
The National Archives will provide digitization and archival preservation expertise, enhancing AlUla’s capacity to manage and showcase its rich historical resources.
Initiatives under this partnership include joint research projects, digital archiving, and cultural exhibitions. The program also aims to collect and preserve historical documents, photographs, and videos from AlUla’s commu
nity, offering more profound insights into the region’s cultural heritage.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by USD 1.09 to USD 73.55 per barrel on Monday in contrast with USD 74.64 pb last Friday, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Tuesday.
The prices of the Brent crude and the West Texas Intermediate went up each by 78 cents and USD 1.04 reach, to settle both at USD 71.84 per barrel and USD 68.71 pb.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve launched its pavilion, “Suhail”, at the eighth edition of the Katara International Hunting and Falcon Exhibition in Qatar, highlighting the “North Sustainable Hunting Reserve,” which is the first reserve dedicated to sustainable hunting in the Kingdom with an area of 2,000 square kilometers, and showcases to visitors its distinctive tourism and environmental programs for wilderness trip enthusiasts.
The pavilion also offers visitors interactive presentations about the North Reserve and its pioneering programs in organizing fishing activities to balance preserving the environment and sustaining wildlife, including camps, luxury environmental lodges, and modern shooting ranges, making it a distinctive tourist destination for fishing and relaxation enthusiasts. It also provides multiple accommodation options, including luxury camps equipped with specialized environmental guides.
Activities on the reserve include firearms, falcons, and hounds, with the highest safety
standards in place to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Source: Saudi Press Agency