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New Zealand shooting: Hate crimes and free speech
When a story hits the wires in today’s new media, it goes from one end of the world to the other in minutes. The Australian terrorist who attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during last Friday’s prayers, didn’t wait that long. He broadcasted his crime live!Facebook was a bit late in deleting his video, but compensated for the delay by later deleting 1.5 million videos of a similar nature. The United Nations Security Council, the Vatican and world governments were quick to condemn the hate crime.Except for a few Christian crusaders, like the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Matteo Salvini and Australian Senator Fraser Anning, most world leaders were loud and clear in their condemnation. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern touched...
March 19, 2019

New Zealand shooting: Hate crimes and free speech

Abdullah Al-Jamili
No unemployment in the Kingdom?
Al-MadinahThe Ministry of Labor and Social Development said that there will be 450,000 jobs available for young Saudi men and women in 2019 and these jobs are the result of collaboration and cooperation between the ministry and a number of government agencies and companies.If we accept this number as true, then we have every right to ask: Are the Saudization programs real or fake? What is their purpose? Is it to circumvent laws and regulations as many companies do? Another question: Will job seekers, most of whom are young, encounter very difficult requirements to work in these jobs and will they find an environment where they feel that they have job security or will they have to worry about being dismissed at any minute?A third question: Will the salaries of the 450,000 jobs be fair and...
March 18, 2019

No unemployment in the Kingdom?

Peace that silences all!
In the never-ending talk about peace in the Middle East, many initiatives, opinions and ideas have been rejected, questioned, betrayed and falsified, not to mention those who paid with their lives for their belief that peace was a possible dream. The assassinations of King Abdullah I of Jordan, Anwar Sadat and Yitzhak Rabin are proof of this, as well as the moral assassination of Habib Bourguiba because he tried to look pragmatically at a difficult and profound problem.It is important that you remember that you are making peace agreements with your enemies and not with your friends. So there is a difficult question: Are all of the people of the Middle East really ready for peace and willing to live with each other? This is a very profound and important question. In his 1989 book “A Peace...
March 18, 2019

Peace that silences all!

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

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

Social media: A platform for change makers
In the 21st century, dramatic changes are occurring very quickly, changes that have had a significant impact on the way we live and communicate. And perhaps no other organ of information is as powerful as the emergence of social media.Social media is a very commanding tool to promote positive change that helps develop our economy and elevate the social fabric. As the Kingdom is progressing toward Vision 2030, we are witnessing various social reforms, most notably the royal decree permitting the issuing of drivers licenses to women. Freeing women to drive has opened vast horizons to previously shuttered women.In essence, we feel encouraged that we are transitioning to a modern lifestyle, and we can use social media platforms to take part in the advancement of our socio-economic system.Every...
March 13, 2019

Social media: A platform for change makers

Retirement day: Are you ready!
Are we prepared for retirement? I’d bet that most of us are not. We are so engaged in our lives and work routines that we don’t have time to think of the future. And if we do, we quickly run out of realistic, sustainable options.Sure, we could realize a dream of a second home in Bosnia or Bali, a retreat for family and friends on the outskirts of town, a camp in the desert or a cabin on the beach. We could use our life savings for an around the world trip, a Caribbean cruise or a long vacation in Europe. But even if all our dreams were realized, how long would it take before we got bored and ran out of steam?In your sixties, you hope for 20 to 30 years of good health. That is a lot of mileage. You end up with tons of long days and nights, empty hours and minutes. You just sit there,...
March 12, 2019

Retirement day: Are you ready!

Saudi Arabia does not fund terrorism
Al-RiyadhThe Kingdom has suffered from terrorism in the past and has fought it hard until it has almost disappeared. The Kingdom has also dried up the financial sources of terrorism and has combatted extremism. Terrorism no longer exists in the Kingdom, thanks to the Saudi government that has worked on the economic, social and political front to eradicate terrorism and enhance national security and stability.As a result, I do not understand on what basis the European Commission has added the Kingdom to its list of terror-funding countries. What kind of terrorism are they are talking about? The Saudi government has enforced laws to control each riyal paid as a donation to or in support of any charity or foundation. The movement of money is completely and strictly controlled by the...
March 12, 2019

Saudi Arabia does not fund terrorism

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