King Abdulaziz University, US Cultural Attache in Jeddah Discuss Expansion of Cooperation

King Abdulaziz University, US Cultural Attache in Jeddah Discuss Expansion of Cooperation
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King Abdulaziz University, US Cultural Attache in Jeddah Discuss Expansion of Cooperation

King Abdulaziz University, US Cultural Attache in Jeddah Discuss Expansion of Cooperation

The Vice President of King Abdulaziz University, Prof. Hana Abdullah Al- Nuaim, met Tuesday with a delegation of the US Cultural Attache in Jeddah, headed by the Cultural Attache at the Consulate, Daniel Buchman.

The meeting addressed the expansion of research and educational cooperation, student exchange, and educational scholarships in the United States, including US Fulbright program grants, and the exchange of student and researcher visits.

After the meeting, the delegation visited the King Fahd Center for Medical Research, where it had a presentation about the center’s units; the educational, training, and research activities carried out by the center; and the international cooperation with universities and international centers.



Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah” categories, marking the end of an exceptional event held under the theme “Pride of Its People.”

The festival aimed to elevate camels as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and as a source of both local and global pride and interest.
Spanning more than 30 days, the festival featured over 320 competitive rounds, including Mazayen, Hajij, Tabaa, and camel races.

The event showcased a variety of camel types, such as Majahim, Wadah, Shaqah, Hamr, Safar, Shaal, Asayel, Sawahel, and hybrid camels, according to SPA.
Dedicated categories were organized for both individual and group competitions, drawing extensive participation from camel owners across the Gulf region, the Arab world, and beyond. Notably, the festival featured the Princess Nourah’s Round, exclusively for women, highlighting their contributions to camel heritage.
The final day was a cultural celebration, with diverse activities for attendees. The cultural tent hosted various programs, including Hanna Lahaa performances, camel owners’ celebrations, and vibrant camel processions entering the Rimat gates to be showcased before judging panels. Presentations on algorithm-based judging stages captivated audiences, culminating in the announcement of results, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.