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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al Sheikh at his office in Al Salam Palace in Jeddah today.

During the reception, topics of interest were discussed, and cordial conversations were exchanged.

The reception was attended by HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of the Makkah Region, HRH Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet and Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al Aiban, Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet, Dr. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al Issa, Head of the Royal Court, and Dr. Khalid bin Saud Al Blaihid, Advisor at the Royal Court.

Riyadh: A recent study conducted by public health researchers has revealed important findings regarding the impact of simple daily movement on overall human health.

The study, which recently published its results, showed that adding just 15 minutes of light activity to the daily routine can significantly improve health and contribute to increasing life expectancy.

The researchers explained that simple activities such as brisk walking, climbing stairs, or even light household chores can make a big difference in a person’s overall health.

The study confirmed that these results apply to all age groups and fitness levels, making it an important recommendation for everyone regardless of their current physical fitness level.

The researchers concluded that these findings emphasize the importance of incorporating movement into daily life, even in small amounts, as it contributes to preventing many chronic diseases and improving overall quality of life.

Today, Monday, February 22, Saudi Arabia celebrates its 93rd National Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom by the founding King Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1932.

The Kingdom is witnessing wide official and popular celebrations on this precious occasion, as the General Entertainment Authority announced the organization of more than 4,000 entertainment events in various regions of the Kingdom, including 1,800 artistic shows and 3,500 light shows, in addition to fireworks displays.

Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, said: “The National Day represents an opportunity to renew belonging and pride in our national identity and authentic culture.”

He added in press statements: “We are celebrating this year under the slogan (It is our home), which expresses our strong connection to this good land and our wise leadership.”

For his part, Minister of Media, Engineer Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, confirmed that “the National Day embodies unity under the banner of unification, and reflects the developmental and civilizational achievements achieved under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his faithful Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect them.”

The Kingdom has witnessed a comprehensive developmental renaissance during the past years within the framework of Vision 2030, which aims to diversify sources of income and enhance the Kingdom’s regional and international standing.

In the context of the celebrations, many government and private entities announced national initiatives, including the launch of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh for the “Green Riyadh” project, which aims to plant 7.5 million trees in the capital by 2030.

The Secretariat of the Holy Capital also launched the “Makkah is More Beautiful” initiative, which aims to improve the urban landscape in Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the holy sites, and enhance the quality of life for the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.

The celebration of the National Day this year comes amid regional and international challenges, which confirms the importance of national unity and rallying around wise leadership to move forward in the path of development and progress.

The streets and squares of the Kingdom have been decorated with Saudi flags and green lights, while many government and private buildings have launched celebratory light shows.

Military and security sectors are participating in the celebrations with air and naval shows, as the Royal Saudi Air Force is carrying out air shows in the skies

A recent study shows that exercising for short periods daily can extend life and improve overall health. Researchers conducted a comprehensive study involving thousands of participants of various ages and backgrounds.

The study found that people who engage in moderate physical activity for 20-30 minutes daily enjoy better health and live longer compared to others. Researchers also discovered that even a little daily movement can make a significant difference.

One of the lead researchers stated: “Exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or time-consuming. Even a brisk 20-minute walk daily can have a significant positive impact on health.”

The researcher added that the study emphasizes the importance of incorporating physical activity into daily life, whether through walking, cycling, or any other activity that increases heart rate.

Health experts welcomed these findings, stressing the need to raise awareness about the importance of sports and physical activity among all age groups. They call for providing infrastructure and facilities that facilitate sports practice in cities.

The study concluded that regular exercise, even if simple, is the key to good health and longevity. It emphasizes the necessity of making it an essential part of everyone’s daily lifestyle.

This study comes at a time when concerns are growing about rising obesity rates and lack of physical activity worldwide, highlighting the importance of encouraging people to move more and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

الرياض – أصدر العاهل السعودي الملك سلمان بن عبد العزيز أمراً ملكياً يقضي بتعيين ذيبان بن محمد بن سالم بن حمد آل سالم وزيراً للخارجية بالمرتبة الممتازة.
ويتمتع ذيبان سالم بخبرة واسعة في العمل الدبلوماسي، حيث شغل منصب سفير المملكة العربية السعودية لدى جمهورية مصر العربية منذ عام 2019. كما سبق له العمل في سفارات المملكة لدى الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية واليابان.
ويحمل سالم درجة الماجستير في العلاقات الدولية من جامعة جورج تاون بالولايات المتحدة، ودرجة البكالوريوس في العلوم السياسية من جامعة الملك سعود.
وجاء تعيين سالم في هذا المنصب الرفيع تقديراً لخبراته وكفاءته في العمل الدبلوماسي والسياسي، وانطلاقاً من حرص القيادة السعودية على تولية الكفاءات الوطنية المناصب القيادية بالدولة.
وتأتي هذه الخطوة في إطار سلسلة التعيينات والإعفاءات الملكية التي شهدتها المملكة مؤخراً بهدف تعزيز مسيرة العمل الحكومي وتطوير الأداء المؤسسي.

قاد النجم الفرنسي كريم بنزيما فريقه اتحاد جدة لفوز كبير على الفيحاء بنتيجة 4-1 ضمن منافسات دوري روشن السعودي، مسجلاً هدفين وصنع آخر في مباراة شهدت تألقاً لافتاً من اللاعب البالغ من العمر 36 عاماً.
وقال بنزيما بعد المباراة: “أشعر بسعادة كبيرة بهذا الفوز وبمساهمتي في تحقيقه. الفريق يقدم مستويات مميزة وأثق بقدرتنا على المنافسة على اللقب هذا الموسم”، فيما أضاف مدرب الاتحاد نونو سانتو: “بنزيما لاعب استثنائي يصنع الفارق دائماً. أداؤه اليوم كان مثالياً من جميع النواحي”.
وصلت تمريرات بنزيما الناجحة إلى نسبة 92% خلال المباراة، كما سدد 4 تسديدات على المرمى، 3 منها بين الخشبات الثلاث. وبهذين الهدفين، رفع رصيده إلى 8 أهداف في صدارة هدافي الدوري السعودي هذا الموسم.
بدأ بنزيما مشواره مع اتحاد جدة في صيف عام 2023 قادماً من ريال مدريد الإسباني، حيث توج مع الفريق الملكي بـ25 لقباً منها 5 ألقاب لدوري أبطال أوروبا. وفي موسمه الأول مع العميد السعودي، نجح في قيادة الفريق للتتويج بلقب الدوري بعد غياب 10 سنوات.
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