Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Logo Design for ‘Dar Al-Qalam’ Competitionhttps://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3079421/saudi-culture-ministry-launches-logo-design-%E2%80%98dar-al-qalam%E2%80%99-competition
Saudi Culture Ministry Launches Logo Design for ‘Dar Al-Qalam’ Competition
The Saudi Ministry of Culture has launched a competition to design a logo for the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy, "Dar Al-Qalam".
It is open for all interested designers, calligraphers and artists, and the winning logo will receive a prize of up to SR100,000 ($27,000).
In its statement, the ministry said the competition’s main goal is to choose the best logo for Dar Al-Qalam. But it also aims at establishing an educational and developmental environment for artists and calligraphers, and founding a creative community.
The competition includes three phases starting with open registration on the competition’s website; sorting and qualification of applications, assessing primary proposals, and holding many workshops and seminars with experts in this field; and finally, the presentations of final contestants before the jury and selection of the winning logo.
The ministry noted that the competition comes in light of the Life Quality Initiatives, one of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs, and as part of the ministry’s efforts to help Dra Al-Qalam achieve its strategic goals to enhance calligraphy, provide a cultural and educational environment that meets the best local and global practices that bolster international cultural exchange, and support experts and talented in the field.
Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery of Largest Sea Turtle Nesting Site in Red Seahttps://english.aawsat.com/varieties/5077500-saudi-arabia-announces-discovery-largest-sea-turtle-nesting-site-red-sea
Sea turtles play a crucial role in the ecosystem, making their survival vital for maintaining environmental balance. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Announces Discovery of Largest Sea Turtle Nesting Site in Red Sea
Sea turtles play a crucial role in the ecosystem, making their survival vital for maintaining environmental balance. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Organization for the Conservation of Coral Reefs and Marine Turtles in the Red Sea (SHAMS), announced the discovery of the largest sea turtle nesting site in Saudi waters, located at the Four Sisters Islands in the Red Sea.
In a statement on Saturday, SHAMS said this significant environmental discovery is part of ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting protection for sea turtles and their habitats in the Red Sea, ensuring their sustainability in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
On this occasion, CEO of SHAMS Dr. Khaled Isfahani confirmed that the Four Sisters Islands have been designated as a species management area to protect the turtles' nesting habitats. This step aligns with environmental goals and contributes to safeguarding biodiversity. These efforts are part of a broader plan to turn 30 percent of Saudi Arabia's land and sea areas into nature reserves by 2030.
The Four Sisters Islands—Marmar, Dahreb, Malathu, and Jadir—are renowned for their high concentration of sea turtle nesting sites. (SPA)
The Four Sisters Islands—Marmar, Dahreb, Malathu, and Jadir—are renowned for their high concentration of sea turtle nesting sites. To date, over 2,500 turtle nests have been recorded on these islands, establishing them as a crucial breeding ground for endangered sea turtles in the Red Sea.
Remarkably, the sea turtles consistently return to these same nesting sites each year, underscoring the vital need to preserve these areas for the survival of these species. Furthermore, the islands host an exceptional number of endangered green turtles and critically endangered hawksbill turtles, making them some of the most significant sea turtle nesting sites in the region.
Isfahani said the organization is currently developing a comprehensive management strategy to safeguard sea turtle nesting sites along the Red Sea coast. Thanks to the diligent work of SHAMS' environmental expert teams, over 180 nesting sites have been identified.
This discovery is part of SHAMS' mission to protect the unique marine life in the Red Sea. (SPA)
The plan also aims to boost sustainable tourism and entertainment opportunities around this unique marine ecosystem, he added. This initiative helps enrich the protected area and ensures that sea turtles continue to thrive in their natural habitats, promoting environmental sustainability.
This discovery is part of SHAMS' mission to protect the unique marine life in the Red Sea. Sea turtles play a crucial role in the ecosystem, making their survival vital for maintaining environmental balance. The effort aligns with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030, reflecting a national commitment to safeguarding Saudi Arabia's natural heritage and marine biodiversity.
