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RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency said that border guards in Jazan thwarted attempts to smuggle more than 800 kg of qat into the Kingdom. Security patrols in the governorates of Al-Aridah and Ad-Dair seized 500 kilogrammes and 90 kg of qat, respectively. Additionally, a civilian was detained in Ad-Dair for attempting to conceal 226 kg of qat in the car he was operating. Yemen, a significant producer and user of qat, borders Saudi Arabia at Al-Aridah and Ad-Dair. Because qat leaves have a less potent stimulant impact than cocaine or methamphetamine, they are typically eaten. Security officials urged locals to report any information they may have about drug sales or smuggling to the General Directorate of Narcotics Control by emailing 995@gdnc.gov.sa or calling 911 for Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Regions, or 999 for all other regions. source arabnews.com View Synonyms and Definitions

Prince George's startling likeness to Princess Diana is evident. Prince George, the son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, has gained admiration for the endearing traits he acquired from his mother and father. The small child with endearing names was hailed by Debbie Frank, a royal astrologer who was close to the late Princess Diana, as "sensitive" and "highly responsible," much like his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales. The royal expert claims that Prince George, who just turned 11 years old, is a typical Cancerian.  He is "empathetic, caring, and giving," she said, and he has a "super sensitive sign," according to HELLO! "He resembles his father and his late grandmother in so many ways—both Cancerians who tend to come straight from the heart," she continued. Furthermore, the fact that they are both under the same sign contributes to his great bond with Prince William. Debbie went on, "Cancerians can be self-prote...

  On August 1, 2024, the Indonesian Air Force, led by Marshal Mohammad Tonny Harjono, the Chief of Staff, revealed the proposal to purchase Bayraktar TB2 drones at a meeting held in the East Jakarta neighbourhood of Halim Perdanakusuma. This choice was made in response to Harjono's recent visit to Baykar Technology in Istanbul, Turkey, where he evaluated the drones' performance and appropriateness for use in military operations in Indonesia.  The tactical armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system, known as the Bayraktar TB2, is created and produced by Baykar. Its integrated design consists of the UAV platform, sophisticated base modules, ground control station, and ground data terminal. It is possible to carry out armed attack missions as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with this Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone. The Bayraktar TB2's triple redundant avionics system enables fully autonomous takeoff, landing, and taxiing. With...

  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...