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Saudi Space Agency Launches 'BioGravity' Initiative

The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
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Saudi Space Agency Launches 'BioGravity' Initiative

The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has announced the of launch of the "BioGravity" initiative, aiming to empower scientists and researchers in the field of biomedical sciences to conduct innovative research in microgravity.

The initiative seeks to enhance scientific collaboration between local and international entities and establish the Kingdom's position in space research for the benefit of humanity.

According to the SSA, the initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut, and focuses on creating a specialized research community in biomedical microgravity studies. It includes a select group of scientists and researchers from various universities, scientific centers, and relevant private-sector organizations in the Kingdom. It aims to broaden local capabilities and build specialized scientists in the field of biomedical sciences.

The initiative, SSA said, intends to develop human capital, strengthen scientific and research capabilities, and inspire future generations in the Kingdom. It seeks to maximize business opportunities in the space sector by supporting space missions through advanced research, thereby enhancing the Kingdom's scientific standing on both regional and global scales.
The SSA, through this initiative, aims to contribute to improving global health by developing advanced biomedical technologies through microgravity research. Its commitment aligns with the Kingdom's efforts to foster a culture of innovation and to develop and enhance national capabilities, thus fulfilling its ambitious aspirations in space research as outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030.

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Bidens Host Final Halloween Trick-or-treat Event. First Lady Comes as Giant Panda

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a giant panda costume, host the annual Halloween celebration at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a giant panda costume, host the annual Halloween celebration at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Bidens Host Final Halloween Trick-or-treat Event. First Lady Comes as Giant Panda

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a giant panda costume, host the annual Halloween celebration at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in a giant panda costume, host the annual Halloween celebration at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

US President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted trick-or-treaters on the White House South Lawn on Wednesday for the last time.
The first lady had participated in the National Zoo's announcement earlier this year that pandas would be returning to Washington. They arrived in the nation's capital in mid-October and Jill Biden donned the panda suit Wednesday as a “welcoming gesture,” the White House said.
Jill Biden added an educational theme to the event and named it “Hallo-Read” to help encourage reading. She has been a teacher for 40 years. Earlier Wednesday, she read a short story about spooky pumpkins to a group of costumed children gathered on the lawn, The Associated Press reported.
She and the president later ventured outside at sunset and spent about an hour handing out treats. Biden, in a suit and tie, dropped boxes of White House Hershey's Kisses chocolates in the kids' tote bags while the first lady handed out copies of “10 Spooky Pumpkins.”
Up to 8,000 people, including students and children tied to the military, were expected to pass through the White House gates during the day.
A large orange moon and a sign that said “Hallow-Read at the White House” decorated the south face of the executive mansion. The decorations also included cardboard representations of Willow, the family cat who is rarely seen in public, and stacks of books. Giant pumpkin decorations flanked the door.
Biden dropped his bid for reelection in July. He leaves office in January.