Saudi Joint Forces Commander Visits Wounded Officers, Highlights Modern Agricultural Advancements, and Regional Security Developments
Saudi Commander Visits Wounded Officers; AI Enhances Saudi Agriculture and Regional Tensions Highlighted
Lt. Gen. Fahad bin Hamad Al-Salman, Commander of Saudi Arabia's Joint Forces, visited wounded officers at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, expressing gratitude for their service during Operation Decisive Storm and Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen.
Meanwhile, advancements in agriculture were highlighted at the Madinah Dates Season workshop, where AI's role in monitoring crop health and pest prediction was a key focus, further evidenced by the ongoing dates hackathon featuring 233 teams.
On a related note, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is also driving the localization of rose cultivation, offering financial incentives and employing advanced technologies to meet local demand and create jobs.
Shifting to Gaza, a new poll shows a significant decline in support for Hamas' attack on Israel, with 57% of Gazans now deeming the decision incorrect, marking a notable change in public opinion since June.
In response to ongoing tensions, Jordan's King Abdullah II and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the need to support Palestinian rights and prevent further conflict.
Adding to regional security concerns, Israel’s Shin Bet agency announced it had foiled a Hezbollah assassination plot against a former senior defense official, a stark reminder of the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.