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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Business
- CairoScene
Saudi Arabia & France Launch Cultural Hegra Villa Project in AlUla
This marks the latest collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French Agency for AlUla Development. During French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to AlUla, Saudi Arabia and France launched the Hegra Villa project, a cultural initiative aimed at strengthening the Saudi-French partnership. This marks the latest collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French Agency for AlUla Development, focusing on enhancing cultural diplomacy and creativity. Hegra Villa will serve as the first Saudi-French cultural institution in Saudi Arabia, designed to promote joint cultural initiatives and foster global creativity. The project is part of a broader effort to empower communities, support cultural dialogue, and introduce sustainable development practices. During the visit, President Macron toured the Saudi-French Partnership Exhibition, held at Maraya Hall in AlUla, which showcased models of several projects, including the preservation of AlUla's heritage. The exhibition highlighted the strategic areas of partnership between the two nations, focusing on cultural heritage, sustainable agriculture, filmmaking, tourism, and more. The exhibition also focused on ongoing developments in AlUla, including the Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre, which are being designed by renowned French architect Jean Nouvel. These projects aim to blend innovation with environmental and cultural considerations, incorporating cutting-edge design and technology. Furthermore, the academic collaboration between the Royal Commission for AlUla and Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University was showcased, offering new opportunities for young people in AlUla in fields like tourism management, archaeology, and cultural heritage.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Redwood Credit Union Birthday Bash Raises Over $31,000 for Youth Arts Programs
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A shared birthday celebration raised over $31,000 to support music programs for youth in the North Bay. The third annual Birthday Benefit Bash, hosted by Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union (RCU), and Mark Nelson, lead singer of Walking Mirrors Music, brought together 250 guests at HopMonk Tavern in Sebastopol on Saturday, April 19. 'Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the incredible work of these three organizations, we're helping to inspire the next generation of musicians and artists.'- Brett Martinez, President & CEO, Redwood Credit Union Share The sold-out event raised a total of $31,502, with all proceeds benefiting the Redwood Credit Union Community Fund (RCUCF). The funds will support three local nonprofits: Enriching Lives Through Music (ELM) 'We're going to use the proceeds from RCU's Birthday Bash Fundraiser to support our Summer Music Program,' said Andrea Lloyd, director of development for ELM. 'It's a chamber music program where students come together to play without a conductor. They need to listen to each other, take turns leading, and work together. It's a great way for them to learn about collaboration, leadership, and other essential skills.' Chop's Teen Club Music Program 'We want to support our teens by having the right equipment, the right instruments, and professional recording tools they can use in the real world,' said Melissa Stewart, executive director of the Chop's Teen Club. 'It's an expensive program, so to have an infusion of money to ensure it stays here and has longevity is really important to us.' Luther Burbank Center's Mariachi Ensemble 'Our Mariachi Ensemble keeps growing, and so does the need for instructors, and uniforms,' said Ashleigh Worley, director of education and community engagement for the Luther Burbank Center. 'We plan to use the funds to make sure we have the staff to support this program and the crisp, beautiful traje de charro uniforms the students get to wear when they perform.' 'This was a fun and meaningful way for Mark and me to celebrate our birthdays while giving back to the community,' said Martinez. 'Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and the incredible work of these three organizations, we're helping to inspire the next generation of musicians and artists.' Walking Mirrors is a rock band formed in 2019 by Nelson and guitarist/producer Craig Bartock (of the band Heart), that donates proceeds from all performances to local nonprofits. 'Celebrating with my good friend Brett while supporting causes we care about is a true honor,' said Nelson. 'It's exactly what Walking Mirrors Music is all about—connecting with the community through live music.' The RCU Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, channels 100% of donations directly into the community, supporting financial education, disaster relief, housing, and community wellness initiatives. Visit to learn more. Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. With a mission to passionately serve the best interests of its members, team members, and communities, RCU delivers many ways for its members to save and build money through checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, digital banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through Redwood Wealth Management, and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU's wholly owned subsidiary). RCU has more than $9.3 billion in assets and serves more than 497,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn for news and updates.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Seven booked for Rs 53L loan fraud in Nadiad
Ahmedabad: Nadiad Town Police on Thursday registered a case against seven persons, including four borrowers and three employees of a finance company, for allegedly obtaining two loans totalling Rs 53.13 lakh using fake property and business documents. The complaint was filed by the Risk Control Unit (RCU) manager of the finance company after a detailed internal inquiry exposed the fraud. The case dates back to 2022, when four of the accused applied for two separate loans from the finance firm. In both applications, forged documents were submitted, including fake ownership papers of two properties in Nadiad and fabricated business records of a fuel pump. Based on these documents, the company approved the first loan of Rs 19.39 lakh and the second of Rs 33.74 lakh. The applicants paid only some instalments — 18 in the first loan and 16 in the second — before defaulting. The remaining dues amount to Rs 17.82 lakh and Rs 31.33 lakh respectively, totalling Rs 49.16 lakh in pending recovery. An internal review revealed that the properties shown as collateral did not legally belong to the applicants. One of the properties was sold years ago, and the business shown as proof of income was found to be operated by unrelated individuals. One of the named business partners was outside India at the time the loan was processed. The company's agent, the branch sales manager, and the credit manager were also named in the FIR for negligence or possible involvement, as they failed to properly verify the documents or property details. The RCU manager filed a formal complaint with the Nadiad Town Police, which registered an FIR under sections of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and forgery. Further investigation is underway.
Asharq Al-Awsat
15-05-2025
- Science
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia's RCU, Arabian Leopard Fund Partner with Smithsonian to Protect Arabian Leopard
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Arabian Leopard Fund announced a strategic partnership with the Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to support international efforts to protect the Arabian leopard, one of the world's most endangered big cats. The agreement includes the loan of a pair of Arabian leopards to Washington, D.C. as part of a scientific program designed to enhance conservation efforts, promote genetic diversity, and raise global awareness about this rare species. The initiative is part of the RCU's broader strategy to expand its international collaboration network in environmental conservation, with the Arabian Leopard Fund playing a pivotal role in coordinating global efforts and directing joint scientific endeavors. The partnership combines the Smithsonian Institution's extensive scientific expertise with the breeding program for the Arabian leopard overseen by the commission, significantly enhancing the chances of survival for this critically endangered species and establishing a population outside its native habitat. Additionally, the collaboration will drive advanced scientific research on the Arabian leopard and facilitate the creation of the first exhibit of its kind for these big cats in the United States. It will help share their story with a global audience and stimulate community support for conservation programs. The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is classified as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, reflecting the significant challenges it faces in its natural environment. The strategic project represents a practical and effective response to safeguard the future of this species, which is cherished in Saudi Arabia as an essential part of its natural heritage and environmental identity.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Science
- Arab News
RCU, Arabian Leopard Fund partner with Smithsonian to protect Arabian leopard
ALULA: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Arabian Leopard Fund have partnered with the Smithsonian Institution to support international efforts to protect the Arabian leopard, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. Under the agreement, RCU will lend of a pair of Arabian leopards to Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute as part of a scientific program designed to enhance conservation efforts, promote genetic diversity, and raise global awareness about this rare species. The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) is considered one of the world's most endangered big cats, with approximately only 120 left in the wild, including about 20 that are confined mostly to the Kingdom's isolated southwestern mountains of Asir and the Hijaz. At the RCU wildlife conservation facility in AlUla, there were 27 Arabian leopards as of last year, a senior official of the commission was quoted by a special Arab News report as saying In partnering with Smithsonian, the RCU aims to bolster its Arabian leopard breeding program and significantly "enhance the chances of survival for the critically endangered species and establishing a population outside its native habitat." The collaboration is also hoped to drive advanced scientific research on the endangered animal and facilitate the creation of the first exhibit of its kind for these big cats in the United States and "stimulate community support for conservation programs."
