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  RIYADH: In honour of the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, more than 100 volunteers participated in a mangrove planting event. Students from the Red Sea Global English for Tourism program and officials from the Ministry of Environment attended the session, which was organised by Saudi developer Red Sea Global. Mangrove trees are effective in removing carbon dioxide because they can absorb five to ten times more of the element than other plants, according to an RSG representative. According to Raed Albasseet, group chief environment and sustainability officer at RSG, "building a sustainable mangrove ecosystem is crucial to RSG's commitment to safeguarding and enriching the natural environment of their destinations." The company opened the Red Sea Mangrove Nursery last year, and so far, it has transplanted one million seedlings. This year, it hopes to cultivate two million more. This most recent project is a part of a bigger campaign called...

  Gambar Lao PDR's capital, Vientiane "The Indo-Pacific area is currently dealing with a number of difficulties. At the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Saturday, July 27, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi said, "Our journey ahead is fraught with turbulence and significant waves." The Indo-Pacific area is a hub for global growth both today and in the future, stressed Minister Marsudi. Global conflicts, however, have made the situation worse and are impeding our ability to resolve these issues. A worrying trend, according to Minister Marsudi, is "great powers dominating the smaller ones," which is indicative of a hegemonic inclination that ought to be relegated to the past. "We are witnessing rising rivalries, increasing distrust, and the potential for dangerous miscalculations," she said. The EAS, one of the most important forums in the area, is anticipated to improve collaboration,...

DAMMAM: In the first half of 2024, the Eastern Province Municipality carried out 3,447 inspection tours of medical and business facilities in the Dammam Metropolitan region. According to the municipality, its goals are to monitor food stores' health and safety regulations and to encourage safe and healthy settings in all medical facilities. In the first half of the year, 9,266 individuals received training at the employee education centre, and 5,787 health certificates were granted. According to the Eastern Province Municipality, it will keep visiting all restaurants to conduct inspections and make sure that all health and safety regulations are followed. According to the municipality, this will improve levels of compliance and raise the calibre of municipal services. Source arabnews.com

A recent study discovered that the Komodo dragons, which are the largest lizards in the world, have a protective layer of iron coating their teeth. The roughly 200-pound dragons use their sharp teeth to pull off pieces of skin and muscle from their unfortunate victims, which can include larger animals like deer or water buffalo. The victims then swallow the portions of skin and muscle that the dragons have torn off. These teeth's ends and sharp edges are covered with enamel made of iron, according to research that was published on Wednesday in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Not many animals have iron in their teeth like komodos do. Both crocodiles and people, in trace levels, do the same. However, scientists have discovered that Komodo dragons have an abundance of iron in their teeth, which is what keeps their teeth constantly sharp and ready. As a result, scientists have discovered that the teeth of these animals are frequently orange. The researchers explained their results a...

JEDDAH: For those looking to cool down in refreshing waters this summer, a diving centre in Jeddah is providing a first-ever mermaid diving course, inspired by fabled sea-dwelling animals. Al-Haddad's Scuba Schools International For those looking for an aquatic adventure, scuba diving in the coastal city offers a quirky yet exhilarating experience. Mermaids are associated with beauty, peril, metamorphosis, dualism, and feminine strength throughout the world. They still serve as an inspiration for modern literature, movies, fashion, and even marine conservation initiatives. Corinna Davids, an Austrian scuba diving and swimming instructor renowned for her innovative approach to mermaid diving, was interviewed by Arab News. Having mastered swimming and free diving for years, she created the SSI Mermaid Program. At the age of 18, Davids started teaching swimming and scuba diving at SSI. Since then, she has transformed the diving profession by creating waves with her creative methods...

Tanzania's Dar Es Salaam - Pahala Mansury, the vice foreign minister, stressed the significance of revitalising the Global South solidarity spirit, especially between Africa and Indonesia. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala made this statement in Dar es Salaam on 20 July during a meeting with Tanzania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk, and prominent businesspeople from Tanzania. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala talked about plans for the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), which aims to revive the spirit of Global South solidarity, particularly between Indonesia and Africa, during a breakfast meeting with Tanzanian business leaders. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala made invites in this regard and conveyed optimism that Tanzanian businesspeople would attend and actively participate in the II IAF, especially in business forums, exhibitions, and other relevant business gatherings that are country-specific.  In addition to investigating pote...

Princess Kate has received praise for taking a wise decision. One commentator called Princess Kate's Wimbledon presence a "hugely positive" step towards King Charles's aim for a reduced monarchy. As everyone is aware, the royal family had some difficulties at the beginning of 2024. The monarch's cancer diagnosis in February stunned royal admirers, and Catherine's disease was made public in an emotional video message the same month. The most diligent royal, Princess Anne, recently took a temporary hiatus from her royal duties as a result of brain injuries she sustained in an incident involving a horse. Amid the escalating health problems, royal specialists questioned the King's proposal for a more limited monarchy. Nevertheless, in spite of her cancer treatment, Charles's cherished daughter-in-law made sure to participate in public obligations. The Princess of Wales made her debut at Trooping the Colour and most recently went to the Wimbledon me...