The Director of the Scientific and Technical Research Center for Arid Regions extends, on his own behalf and on behalf of all the staff of the center, warmest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1447 AH. We ask Allah Almighty to make it a year of goodness and blessings, filled with success, and to grant us all continued dedication in serving science and development. Wishing you a blessed year.