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Islamophobia at its deadliest
In the immediate aftermath of the mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand, in which 49 people were killed and scores more injured, the immediate focus will be on supporting the victims’ families, a grief-stricken nation and devastated Muslims the world over. There will also be questions over the coming days over whether New Zealand had sufficient warning systems in place given that the shooter had posted disturbing material on Facebook in advance of the attack.There will be questions over how the shooter managed to acquire several guns. And, of course, many will question the ethics of social platforms and some media outlets showing the carnage as the perpetrator, with a camera installed in his helmet, live-streamed the massacre online.Despite all these...
March 17, 2019

Islamophobia at its deadliest

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My father killed our Mama!
OkazTHE victim of what has been dubbed in the local media as “Jazan murder”, Fatima Al-Malki, was actually killed by hate-mongers in our society with their unfair speech before her husband killed her with a sharp weapon.Her husband had left her to drown in a pool of blood without any mercy. He even abandoned her children in the car after committing the horrifying crime. The children grabbed the attention of passersby when one of them shouted, “My father killed our Mama.”Fatima died leaving behind three young girls and a boy. These children will grow up remembering the horror of their mother being murdered in front of their eyes. This will be a very painful memory that will haunt them all their life.Fatima was murdered in cold blood and there are many other women like her who die in...
March 17, 2019

My father killed our Mama!

Fake news in Libya?
IDENTIFYING fake news requires several steps. The first and most obvious, which is generally neglected by social media users, is simply to pause and think before forwarding a piece of information to all their contacts. During that hesitation, it needs to be asked “Is this really likely?” ,“What other information might corroborate it?” And “who has most to gain by peddling this claim?”.Unfortunately, too many people on social media are more interested in attracting attention to themselves than they are in considering the veracity of information they post. Indeed, it could be argued that there is a general inability to place claims in any proper context or worse, there is a downright malign purpose in passing out fake news, knowing fully well that it is largely, if not...
March 14, 2019

Fake news in Libya?

Canada seeks end to legal discrimination against Aboriginal people
Almost every country has committed wrongs in the past, but Canada is acknowledging its mistakes and is acting slowly to make sure that these are not continued.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasized in the last election campaign four years ago that among his Liberal Party’s priorities would be to build trust and mutual respect with Canada’s Aboriginal people and try to bring them into the Canadian mainstream. “Going forward, recognition of rights will guide all government interactions with Indigenous people,” he said.But this is easier said than done because of the diversity among the Aboriginals themselves – there are more than 600 First Nation bands that the Indian Act recognizes. They live on reserves where alcohol, lack of jobs and gambling breed crime, despair and suicides,...
March 14, 2019

Canada seeks end to legal discrimination against Aboriginal people

WALEED SHWAILA 3
Empowering Saudi Arabia’s future via MiSK
For the greater good of Saudi youth and the world’s youth collectively, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman launched a non-profit foundation under his name in 2011, which has become widely known as MiSK. Today, it serves as an educational and cultural beacon both domestically and internationally. MiSK is exceeding expectations and graciously serving its ultimate purpose of representing, promoting and empowering the most promising of youth.Education, media and culture are considered the pillars which the foundation prides itself on supporting. When embraced and supported appropriately, the strengthening of the three pillars play vital roles in transforming the youth of today into the leaders and achievers of tomorrow. And MiSK is doing just that. Whether it’s through the foundation’s...
March 14, 2019

Empowering Saudi Arabia’s future via MiSK

KHALID AL-SULIMAN
Punish those who commit traffic violations
OkazDuring the opening of the recent traffic safety conference in Riyadh, I happened to sit next to Mr. Michael Dreznes, Executive Vice-President of the International Road Federation, who I later learned had previously worked in Saudi Arabia at different times and knows the country very well. I asked him about the most important problems facing our roads and safety. He said that we are number one in the world when it comes to accidents and death, which is very disturbing. It is a problem resulting from mistakes in planning roads and in the number of drivers who violate traffic regulations.He showed me on his phone samples of these problems such as the concrete barriers that protect lampposts on some roads. He told me that they are a death trap and increase the possibility of death on the...
March 14, 2019

Punish those who commit traffic violations

Is the Boeing 737 Max safe?
It has long been true that per passenger mile, flying is by far and away the safest way to travel. This comforting reality owes a great deal to the close cooperation between national civil aviation authorities, together with the work of the International Air Transport Association and its 290 airline members.It has almost always been the case that civil aviation authorities work together, agreeing risk assessments and policies to ensure the integrity and safety of air travel. Thus when there is a serious difference of opinion, the issue in question deserves closer attention.The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided that despite two deadly crashes in just five months, it will not follow the majority of other national civil aviation authorities and ground Boeing’s 737 Max...
March 14, 2019

Is the Boeing 737 Max safe?

Reward people who report traffic violations
OkazIN a WHO report on the status of road safety around the world, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest rate of deaths resulting from traffic accidents among the Group of 20 countries.There were 28,800 accidents for every 100,000 population in the country, while the total number of deaths resulting accidents was 9,031.In front of these scary numbers, we have no choice but to admit that this is a reflection of the absence of traffic culture in the Saudi streets. This is a natural result of the increasing rate of traffic violations, which in a way is now out of control by the concerned authority.The traffic department cannot appoint someone to monitor the behavior of each driver. They cannot also install a Saher camera on ever meter of the road.It is as if all the traffic awareness campaigns...
March 14, 2019

Reward people who report traffic violations

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Is our educational system aligned with Vision 2030?
Maha Al-GhamdiTHE vast majority of young people are optimistic about the future of education in Saudi Arabia, as we have seen valuable initiatives, such as Misk that provide various programs, as well as the reform of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques foreign scholarship program. Furthermore, the government recently allocated SR193 billion  from the Kingdom’s 2019 budget for the education sector due to its important role in meeting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman first announced Vision 2030 in 2016 with plans for the development of the education sector. The goals were to have at least five Saudi universities ranked among the top 200 universities internationally, and also to encourage students to achieve above average performance according to...
March 14, 2019

Is our educational system aligned with Vision 2030?

KHALID AL-SULIMAN
Recognizing the sacrifices of our soldiers
OkazThere is no doubt that the sacrifices of our valiant soldiers defending our borders and protecting civilians are immeasurable and invaluable. Offering them privileges and financial compensation is a way to show our deepest gratitude and appreciation for those heroes who continue to put their lives on the line for all of us by fighting the enemies of our country so that we can all lead an honorable and secure life.The Crown Prince’s order to pay soldiers at the frontline an extra salary as compensation reflects his recognition and appreciation of the sacrifices made by soldiers. This is not the first time the nation’s leadership has taken this initiative to lift the morale of soldiers. In fact, the initiatives introduced by the nation’s leadership have encouraged local companies...
March 13, 2019

Recognizing the sacrifices of our soldiers

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