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Saudi Sculptor from AlUla Excels in Crafting Illuminated Sculptures in Various Forms

Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been sculpting in the heart of his farm in AlUla Governorate for over 15 years. (SPA)
Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been sculpting in the heart of his farm in AlUla Governorate for over 15 years. (SPA)
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Saudi Sculptor from AlUla Excels in Crafting Illuminated Sculptures in Various Forms

Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been sculpting in the heart of his farm in AlUla Governorate for over 15 years. (SPA)
Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been sculpting in the heart of his farm in AlUla Governorate for over 15 years. (SPA)

Saudi youth artist Saud Al-Anzi has been sculpting in the heart of his farm in AlUla Governorate for over 15 years, the Saudi Press Agency said.
Using Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) material and recycled wood, he crafts distinctive artistic home lighting fixtures with his unique taste and capabilities. Despite facing a disability in his legs, Al-Anzi continues his sculpting career with unwavering determination and creativity.
In an interview with SPA, he emphasized the support of wise leadership for everyone and the vital role of youth in driving development and prosperity across all domains.
Al-Anzi's artistic project has become a source of income, with his work showcased on social media platforms where he engages with followers and fulfills requests for his artwork.
Drawing inspiration from his upbringing environment, which includes palm trees, flowers, inscriptions, and the diverse civilizations of AlUla Governorate, he produces one-of-a-kind pieces. His work has received recognition and been featured in various exhibitions.

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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)
(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)

At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry said Wednesday.

The ministry said the 5.3-magnitude undersea quake that struck Saturday in the northern Halkidiki peninsula had left structural and decorative damage at the 10th-century Xenophontos and Dochiari monasteries, and the 14th-century Simonos Petras monastery.

There were large cracks in church domes at Xenophontos, and further damage to frescoes that had been weakened by a February quake, AFP quoted the ministry as saying.

Similar damages were noted at Dochiari monastery, and more limited at Simonos Petras.

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni in the statement said a team of Greek archaeologists and conservators would remain in the area to complete a damage inspection.

The undersea quake had a depth of just 12.5 kilometers (7.7 miles) and struck northwest of the enclave's administrative capital of Karyes.

An Orthodox spiritual center since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times.

Known in Greece as the Holy Mountain, the community has around 20 inhabited monasteries, some of whom are over 1,000 years old.