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The Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
EP Pairs finals provide thrills in Somerset East
The bronze medals in the women's competition were shared between Belinda Weddell and June Scheepers from Jeffreys Bay Bowling Club, and Jill van Rensburg and Jessica Carter, representing Westview Bowling Club. On the men's side, spectators were treated to a nail-biting finish. After a tightly contested match, the final went into a dramatic sudden-death extra end, where Wihan Visser and Wouter Minnie of Despatch Bowling Club narrowly edged out Kevin Oates and Travis Paulson from Westview to clinch the title. This marks the second consecutive year that Wouter Minnie has lifted the trophy, though with a different partner this time. The teams of Lourens van der Walt and John Hayes from Middelburg Bowling Club, and TJ McLean and Stephen Pittaway representing Albany Bowling Club, won bronze medals. The weekend's finals highlighted not only high-level skill but also the growing depth of talent in Eastern Province bowls. — EP Bowls The Herald
Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi group MGC seals Jubail–Buraidah pipeline project deal
Saudi-based Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company has announced that it has secured the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project. This project is a significant boost to the water infrastructure in the Al Qassim and the Eastern provinces that will cater to the drinking water needs in both regions. This strategic project represents a key milestone in enhancing the kingdom's water security by transferring desalinated water from the Eastern Province to the Al Qassim region, supporting long-term sustainability and development. The 587-km-long pipeline will have a transmission capacity of 650,000 cu m/day, said MGC in its LinkedIn post. The project will have the ability of reverse flow from Al Shamasiyah, passing through Al Qulayib, to Al Jubail with the full project capacity, in line with the plans of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for the drinking water regional connection throughout the Kingdom, it added. "As the EPC contractor, this achievement reflects our strong commitment to delivering essential infrastructure and contributing to the success of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030," said a company spokesman. "We are honored to be part of this national project and proud of our contribution to building a more sustainable water future," he added. The project also includes 6 strategic storage tanks at Al-Shamasiyah and 3 strategic storage tanks at Al-Jubail with a total storage capacity of 1.63 million cu m, ensuring a reliable and efficient water supply in the two regions.
Arab News
4 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Greening initiative sees 31m trees planted in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province
RIYADH: More than 31 million trees have been planted in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province as part of a nationwide afforestation project, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The trees were planted by the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, working with 51 other entities, under a program launched in November. The authorities aim to plant 1.5 billion trees in the province by 2100, rehabilitating more than 7.9 million hectares of land. The scheme is part of the nationwide Saudi Green Initiative, which aims to plant 10 billion trees — 600 million by 2030 — and rehabilitate more than 40 million hectares of land. As well as planting trees, the center has been engaged in a program of environmental monitoring, combating illegal logging and raising public awareness across the Eastern Province. It also works to prevent sand encroachment in farming areas that are at risk of soil degradation and uses native plant species to populate its afforestation areas in order to maintain the ecological balance of local habitats. The center also organizes the National Afforestation Season in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi awards tourism city project in Dhahran
Saudi Arabia has awarded a project to build a fun and tourism city in Dhahran as part of a drive to attract investment to the Eastern region. Local press reports said on Sunday that the project, spanning an area of 190,000 square metres, comprises entertainment, tourism, education and sport facilities. Dhahran secretariat has awarded the contract, the latest in a series of projects offered to local and foreign investors to attract capital to the Eastern region with the Gulf Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic transformation scheme. The Arabic language daily Al-Madina, citing a secretariat statement, said there has been a surge in investments in the Eastern province over the past two years. Projects under way in Dhahran and other parts of the province have exceeded 30 billion Saudi riyals ($8 billion), the report said without specifying the contractor for the city project. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Arab News
5 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Jadal Library: A cultural oasis in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province
DHAHRAN: In the quiet village of Umm Al-Hamam, located in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, a lifelong passion for books has been transformed into a cultural haven. Ali Al-Herz, a bibliophile and literary archivist, has turned his home into Jadal Library, a treasure trove of over 37,000 books, more than 100,000 newspapers and magazines, and antiques, some dating back more than a century. Yet Jadal is not just a library; it is much more than that. It is a museum to explore, a philosophical space to reflect, and a stand against forgetting important cultural stories. Al-Herz told Arab News: 'Since I was born I have been surrounded by my mother's books. I grew up immersed in this passion to the point where it completely took hold of me; I became a bookworm.' The spark that ignited it all was when Al-Herz encountered the epic 'Sirat Antar' at age 13. 'From that epic and through it, I began to look into other worlds,' he said. This curiosity and fascination ultimately led Al-Herz to create one of Saudi Arabia's most unique initiatives. The name 'Jadal' means 'debate' or 'discussion' in Arabic, reflecting the library's curious spirit. For Al-Herz, the goal is not just to preserve texts but also to preserve the idea of questioning and exploring ideas. Al-Herz said: 'I chose this name for the library because it is deeply rooted in ancient Greek philosophical history and in our own Arab-Islamic cultural tradition, particularly in our religious heritage.' The philosophical atmosphere fills three main halls — named after Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle — which welcome visitors into a curated world of reading and reflection. Rare manuscripts, ancient texts, newspapers, and antiques have been carefully archived. Each piece is a whisper from the past speaking into the future. Al-Herz explained: 'Even my recent focus on buying books has mostly shifted toward rare editions and old prints, to create a harmony between heritage and modernity.' But Jadal is not stuck in nostalgia, as every two weeks Al-Herz holds a literary gathering. The event brings back a tradition that was once important in the intellectual life of Arabs. It is an environment where writers, scholars, and thinkers gather over Arabic coffee to exchange ideas in a vibrant atmosphere. And in a time when people seek instant information online, Al-Herz still uses traditional methods. 'There is an ongoing struggle between two generations,' he observed. 'Victory will ultimately go to this latter generation once my generation becomes extinct. Paper libraries will then be transformed into museums.' Perhaps he is right; but for now, in the heart of Qatif's countryside, Jadal Library lives on, and it is a place where ink, memory, debate, and heritage continue to shape the cultural soul of the Kingdom.
