The Esports World Cup Foundation officially launched the mobile application for the Esports World Cup, which is being hosted in Riyadh through August 25. The app aims to provide the best possible interactive experience for fans. The app, which can be downloaded for free from all app stores, offers users great features, including live streaming, ticket purchasing, and match dates, prize information, and the latest news about the tournament. The Esports World Cup, which began on July 3, offers the largest prize pool in the history of esports, totaling $60 million. The tournament features top clubs and players across 22 competitions in 21 globally renowned games, with the participation from over 1,500 players from more than 60 countries around the world. Source: Saudi Press Agency
Al-Rahi, Semeraro unveil statue of Maronite monastic orders founders in Ehden
Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, and President of the Congregation of Saints in Rome, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, unveiled today the statue of the founders of the Maronite monastic orders, which was placed at the entrance of the Mar Mora Monastery, where the monastic orders were founded at the request of Blessed Patriarch Estephan Douaihy. The ceremony took place in the presence of the head of the "Independence Movement", MP Michel Moawad, a number of Maronite bishops, the general superiors of the monastic orders, and a crowd of believers from the region. The statue was donated by Zgharta's expatriate Joseph Halabi and sculpted by artist Nayef Alwan. This celebration comes within the program of activities of the parish in Ehden for the beatification of Patriarch Douaihy. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Monday, August 5, 2024
18:30. The Diocese of Sidon holds a celebratory mass for the beatification of Patriarch Stephan Douaihy Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
KSrelief Distributes Emergency Shelter in Hadramout, Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday distributed shelter bags and tents to needy families in Al-Abr District in Yemen's Hadramout governorate, benefiting 21 individuals. The relief assistance was part of the emergency sheltering project in Yemen. The aid comes within the humanitarian efforts the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people during the humanitarian crisis. Source: Saudi Press Agency
“Islamic Resistance”: We targeted the enemy’s Samaka & Ruwaysat al-Alam positions in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shouba hilltops
The "Islamic Resistance" issued a communique this afternoon, indicating that in support of the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the Resistance fighters directly targeted at 5:00 p.m. today the enemy's Samaka and Ruwaysat al-Alam posts in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shouba hilltops with rocket weapons. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Saudi Media Forum and IBC Forge Strategic Partnership
The Saudi Media Forum announced a strategic partnership with the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), with the support of the European Broadcasting Union serving as a key media partner for the 2025 Saudi Media Forum and Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX). The agreement, which includes the establishment of a dedicated Saudi Broadcasting Authority pavilion at the annual IBC event in Amsterdam, aims to enhance global communication and knowledge exchange. IBC has also committed to promoting the forum and exhibition within its European media network. CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and Chairman of the Saudi Media Forum Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi emphasized the partnership's significance in fostering cultural and knowledge exchange. He highlighted the IBC's role as a leading platform for digital technologies and media production and the Saudi Media Forum's position as a hub for media expertise and collaboration. Al-Harthi stated, "This partnership signifies a crucial step in elevating the Saudi Media Forum's global prominence. By collaborating with renowned international events like IBC, we underscore our dedication to achieving our media transformation and innovation goals, especially during the Kingdom's designated year of media transformation." The Saudi Media Forum and Future of Media Exhibition 2025 will showcase the Kingdom's growing influence in the media sector and its capacity to organize large-scale international events. The previous edition attracted over 30,000 visitors and nearly 300 exhibitors. Source: Saudi Press Agency