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King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards
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King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University Shortlisted for 2023 Times Higher Education Awards

King Faisal University has been nominated for the final list of the Times Higher Education Awards for the Middle East and North Africa for 2023, which are awarded to distinguished higher education institutions in the region.

Some 300 higher education institutions in 17 countries participated for the categories "Outstanding Support for Students" and "Student Recruitment Campaign of the Year".

President of the King Faisal University Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Ohali said that the university's nomination reflects the wise leadership's keenness to support and stimulate investment in Saudis.

He also said it shows the university's continued support for programs to attract talented and outstanding high school students, as well as to provide professional development programs and certificates to students in order to provide them with an exceptional environment and expertise during their academic career.

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Fire Damages a 19th Century District Town Hall in Paris, Leaving the Bell Tower at Risk of Collapse

This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
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Fire Damages a 19th Century District Town Hall in Paris, Leaving the Bell Tower at Risk of Collapse

This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)

Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building.

Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez said the fire broke at 3:20 a.m. in the roof of the building. About 150 firefighters battled the flames and the fire was extinguished in the morning, Nunez said, The AP reported.

He warned there was a “risk of collapse” of the upper part of the bell tower. A security area has been set up around the building.

An investigation will seek to determine the causes of the fire, Nunez said.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo praised in a statement the “exceptional intervention” of the Paris fire department and said “all public services for residents have been maintained and will be provided in the 11th district town hall."

The 12th district town hall was built in 1876 with a 36-meter (118-foot) high bell tower on top of its main entrance.