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Khalid bin Salman: Saudi Arabia Carrying out Historic Space Mission to Serve Humanity

Saudis watch the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule, carrying four astronauts, two of whom are Saudi nationals, to the International Space Station, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, US in an event organized to celebrate the first Saudi woman into Space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 22, 2023. (Reuters)
Saudis watch the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule, carrying four astronauts, two of whom are Saudi nationals, to the International Space Station, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, US in an event organized to celebrate the first Saudi woman into Space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 22, 2023. (Reuters)
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Khalid bin Salman: Saudi Arabia Carrying out Historic Space Mission to Serve Humanity

Saudis watch the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule, carrying four astronauts, two of whom are Saudi nationals, to the International Space Station, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, US in an event organized to celebrate the first Saudi woman into Space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 22, 2023. (Reuters)
Saudis watch the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2) launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon capsule, carrying four astronauts, two of whom are Saudi nationals, to the International Space Station, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, US in an event organized to celebrate the first Saudi woman into Space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 22, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman stressed on Monday that the Kingdom was carrying out a historic space mission to serve humanity as the International Space Station welcomed two Saudi visitors, including the Kingdom's first female astronaut.

In a tweet, he said that the mission was a success through the support of the Saudi leadership and people.

The mission holds promising prospects for discovering space and encouraging scientific research, he added.

Nothing has ever been impossible for Saudi Arabia, he stressed, while wishing Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni success in their mission.

SpaceX's chartered flight arrived at the orbiting lab less than 16 hours after blasting off from Florida. The four guests will spend just over a week there, before returning to Earth in their capsule.

“This shows how space brings everyone together,” said Bernawi, a stem cell researcher. “I'm going to live this experience to the max.”

Fighter pilot Ali al-Qarni dedicated the visit to everyone back home. “This mission is not just for me and Rayana. This mission is also for the people with ambition and dreams.”

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Rare Purple-Flowered 'Zilla' Spotted in Saudi Northern Borders Region

The rare and beautiful plant is often called locally "shabram". - SPA
The rare and beautiful plant is often called locally "shabram". - SPA
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Rare Purple-Flowered 'Zilla' Spotted in Saudi Northern Borders Region

The rare and beautiful plant is often called locally "shabram". - SPA
The rare and beautiful plant is often called locally "shabram". - SPA

Zilla, the plant with striking purple flowers, has recently been spotted in the serene valleys of the Northern Borders region.
The rare and beautiful plant is often called locally "shabram".
The chairman of the board of directors of the Aman Environmental Association, Nasser bin Arshid Al-Majlad, said that the Northern Borders region, with its diverse terrain, supports a variety of plant life, each with its unique value. Zilla, in particular, plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem, providing nectar for bees and forage for livestock, especially camels. However, due to overgrazing and other factors, the population of this plant has declined significantly in recent years, SPA reported.
The Aman Environmental Association is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preserving the region's natural heritage. By highlighting the beauty and ecological significance of plants like the Zilla, the association aims to inspire individuals to take action and protect the environment.