Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
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Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday to preserve the Falcons' cultural, heritage, and environmental legacy through scientific research in biotechnology and to support related activities.

The memorandum was signed by Saudi Falcons Club deputy chief executive Ahmed Al-Hababi and the university's vice president for research and graduate studies, Dr. Yazeed Al-Sheikh, in the presence of several officials from the club and the university at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2024. This event is being held at the club's headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.

This cooperation lays the foundation for subsequent understandings and agreements to be concluded between the two parties regarding projects and opportunities related to falcons in the field of scientific, cultural, and civilizational exchange.

It also includes implementing several awareness-raising and training programs related to falcons and falconry, as well as cooperation to attract and encourage investors interested in falconry fields through courses and workshops.



13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register
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13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

13,040 New Sites Recorded in Saudi National Urban Heritage Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 13,040 new urban heritage sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, increasing the number of documented sites in Saudi Arabia to 17,495.
The commission is committed to preserving and managing urban heritage sites with high efficiency, emphasizing their cultural significance, and raising public awareness about their importance, SPA reported.
The newly registered sites are found in various regions: 1,950 in Riyadh, 3,273 in Madinah, 1,531 in Al-Baha, 1,525 in Hail, 1,400 in Qassim, 972 in Aseer, 762 in the Eastern Region, 571 in Makkah, 363 in Al-Jouf, 351 in Jazan, 200 in Najran, 107 in Tabuk, and 35 in the Northern Borders.
The Heritage Commission continues to identify and register urban heritage sites throughout the Kingdom. This process is guided by the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law, which facilitates research and the discovery of heritage sites, employing advanced global technologies and practices to preserve, document, and protect them.
The commission is also creating a comprehensive database of heritage sites to ensure their effective management.
Citizens and stakeholders are encouraged to report urban heritage sites and buildings for registration on the Heritage Commission’s official platforms, including its online service portal at https://contactcenter.moc.gov.sa, its official X (formerly Twitter) account, and its regional branches.
The commission underscored the vital role of public awareness and community participation in preserving and enhancing the Kingdom’s heritage.