الهلال يتألق بفوز كبير على الاتحاد في ديربي الرياض

In an exciting development in local sports, Al-Hilal club secured a resounding victory over Al-Ittihad with a score of 3-1 in the match between the two teams in the 15th round of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Professional Cup League.

Al-Hilal’s coach commented on the win, saying: “We played a strong match and deservedly earned the victory.” Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad’s coach expressed regret over the loss and promised to correct mistakes in upcoming matches.

With this win, Al-Hilal continues to lead the league table with 38 points, while Al-Ittihad’s tally remains at 25 points in fourth place. It’s worth noting that this is the second consecutive match in which Al-Hilal has scored three or more goals, confirming the strength of the team’s attacking line.

It’s worth mentioning that the last encounter between the two teams ended in a positive draw with one goal each, making this victory a form of revenge for Al-Hilal and a confirmation of its superiority over its traditional rival. Everyone is looking forward to Al-Hilal’s next match against Al-Nassr in the highly anticipated capital derby.

يعتزم المدير الفني البرتغالي لفريق الهلال جيسوس اختبار مدى جاهزية اللاعبين المصابين خلال فترة التوقف الدولي حين يخوض مباراتين…

Riyadh – The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services announced the establishment of Development for Logistics Services Company as a Saudi joint-stock company with a capital exceeding 6 billion riyals, aiming to develop and organize the logistics services sector in the Kingdom.

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, stated that “the establishment of this company comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub and support achieving the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy.”

Al-Jasser added that the company will work on developing, managing, and operating logistics facilities in the Kingdom, including logistics zones, dry ports, container and truck yards, and vehicles, in addition to providing technical solutions and technical, administrative, and technical consultations.

Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Muzaini, Deputy Minister for Logistics Services, explained that “the company will contribute to enhancing integration between different modes of transport and will work on accelerating loading, unloading, and transportation processes, which will positively reflect on improving the quality of logistics services provided to beneficiaries.”

Al-Muzaini pointed out that the company will prepare technical and economic studies for logistics projects, develop infrastructure and innovative technical solutions, and provide training and technical support to workers in the sector.

It is worth noting that the National Transport and Logistics Services Strategy aims to increase the contribution of the logistics services sector to the gross domestic product from 6% to 10%, increase the capacity of Saudi ports from 40 million containers to 80 million containers annually, and transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub connecting three continents.

Saudi citizen Aida Al-Sweilim, 68, recalled memories of driving a car about half a century ago, following the decision to allow Saudi women to drive.

Al-Sweilim posted a video on her official Twitter account, showing her driving her car on the streets of Riyadh, announcing her return to driving after a 47-year ban.

She expressed great happiness with this historic step, stressing that she highly appreciates the great support that Saudi women receive from the leadership of the Kingdom in various fields.

The video clip received wide interaction on social media, as tweeters praised the decision to allow women to drive, considering it an important step towards more progress and development in the Kingdom.

It is worth noting that the decision to allow Saudi women to drive came into effect in June 2018, after years of demands to lift this ban.

In an exciting match in the Saudi Professional League, Al-Hilal secured an important victory over their guest Al-Ittihad with a score of two goals to one. The match, held at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, witnessed fierce competition between the two teams and outstanding performances from their players.

The match began with pressure from Al-Hilal, and their star player, Salem Al-Dawsari, opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a decisive pass from his teammate, Mathias Pereira. In the second half, Al-Hilal strengthened their lead with a second goal scored by Moussa Marega in the 67th minute.

Al-Ittihad did not give up and managed to reduce the gap with a goal scored by Abdulrahman Al-Aboud in the 82nd minute. In the final minutes, Al-Ittihad tried to equalize the score, but Al-Hilal’s defense and goalkeeper succeeded in maintaining the win.

With this victory, Al-Hilal raised their tally to 45 points at the top of the league standings, while Al-Ittihad’s tally remained at 38 points in third place. It is worth mentioning that this match is the second between the two teams this season, as they drew in the first match held in Jeddah with a goal each.

Al-Hilal’s coach, Ramon Diaz, expressed his happiness with the victory, confirming that his team delivered a great match and deserved the win. He said in the post-match press conference: “We played well and managed to control the match. Al-Ittihad is a strong and tough team, but we were better today.”

On the other hand, Al-Ittihad’s coach, Nuno Santo, expressed his disappointment with the loss, confirming that his team did not deserve to lose. He said: “We delivered a good match and created many opportunities, but we were not fortunate in scoring. We will work on correcting the mistakes and come back stronger in the upcoming matches.”

It is worth mentioning that this match witnessed a large attendance, as the stands were filled with enthusiastic fans who supported both teams throughout the match. The match also witnessed a remarkable performance from the players of both teams, especially Salem Al-Dawsari and Moussa Marega from Al-Hilal’s side, and Abdulrahman Al-Aboud from Al-Ittihad’s side.

In the match statistics, Al-Hilal had 55% possession compared to 45% for Al-Ittihad, and their players took 12 shots on goal

In an unprecedented achievement, young Saudi woman Maryam bint Khalid Al-Otaibi has developed a smart application aimed at facilitating the lives of people with special needs. This accomplishment comes as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to empower women in the field of technology and innovation.

Maryam, aged 27, holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from King Saud University. She began her journey in the world of technology at a young age, where she enjoyed designing websites and developing applications.

In 2022, Maryam participated in the “Special Needs Hackathon” organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). During this event, she presented the idea for the “Noor” application, which helps the visually impaired navigate independently within public buildings.

“My goal with this application was to empower people with special needs and make their lives easier,” says Maryam. “I was inspired by a personal experience with one of my relatives who suffers from visual impairment.”

The “Noor” application won first place in the competition and received widespread praise from the audience. It also attracted the attention of several major technology companies in the Kingdom.

According to official statistics, there are more than 3 million people with special needs in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aims to improve their quality of life and integrate them into society.

Commenting on Maryam’s achievement, Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabai’, advisor to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said: “We are proud of our young talents who contribute to building a promising digital future for the Kingdom. Maryam is a role model for ambitious Saudi women.”

Currently, Maryam is working on developing an advanced version of the “Noor” application in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. She also plans to launch a startup specializing in developing technological solutions for people with special needs.

“I aspire to be a role model for young Saudi women and encourage them to enter the field of technology,” Maryam concludes. “With knowledge and determination, nothing is impossible.”

Maryam’s success comes at a time when the Kingdom is seeking to enhance the role of women in various sectors, especially in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. Her achievement is expected to inspire a new generation of Saudi innovators.