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UPEACE Permanent Observer to the United Nations Office in Geneva and UNESCO Dr. David Fernandez Puyana attended the workshop
KSrelief and UPEACE organize workshop on preparing non-profit budgets
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), in cooperation with the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) , held a workshop titled “Preparing Budgets for Non-Profit Sectors” at KSrelief headquarters in Riyadh recently.Attending the workshop was UPEACE Permanent Observer to the United Nations Office in Geneva and UNESCO Dr. David Fernandez Puyana.The workshop aimed to boost KSrelief employees' capability to prepare general budgets for entities working in the humanitarian field in order to help them develop effective annual financial plans.The workshop also aimed to strengthen the partnership between KSrelief and UPEACE, and help them exchange experience and achieve the strategic goals of KSrelief by building a distinguished team of employees who...
May 31, 2023

KSrelief and UPEACE organize workshop on preparing non-profit budgets

KSrelief volunteers in Erbil, Iraq
KSrelief volunteer medical team visits Kurdistan region of Iraq
ERBIL — The volunteer medical team of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) paid a visit to Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on Tuesday to study the need to implement voluntary medical programs aimed at providing treatment to patients and training health personnel, in coordination with Saudi Arabia's embassy in Iraq.Health Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government Dr. Saman Barzanji welcomed the KSrelief team, pointing to the humanitarian role of the Kingdom and its continuous support for Iraq in all humanitarian and relief sectors. The medical team will make similar visits to the cities of Baghdad and Basra to complete the field study and develop a vision for the implementation of voluntary medical programs there. — SPA
May 31, 2023

KSrelief volunteer medical team visits Kurdistan region of Iraq

Khat is a flowering shrub that is abused for its stimulant-like effect
Jazan Security Patrols arrest 2 Ethiopians for smuggling khat
JAZAN — Security patrols in Jazan Region have arrested two Ethiopian nationals attempting to smuggle khat into Al-Dayer governorate. The two were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution.Security authorities urged all citizens and residents to report any activity related to drug smuggling or selling by contacting 911 for Makkah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province regions and 999 for the rest of the regions. The General Directorate of Narcotics Control may be contacted at 995 or through e-mail: 995@gdnc.gov.sa. All information given will be treated strictly confidential. — SPA
May 31, 2023

Jazan Security Patrols arrest 2 Ethiopians for smuggling khat

Mission accomplished: Saudi astronauts return to earth safely
CAPE CANAVERAL — Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni and fellow travelers returned to Earth early Wednesday morning after a ten-day trip to the International Space Station.The SpaceX capsule carrying the four parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico, just off the Florida panhandle, 12 hours after undocking from the orbiting lab.Barnawi became the first Arab woman to go on a space mission when she launched with her colleague Al Qarni on a trip to the orbital outpost last Monday.Barnawi wiped away tears as she wrapped up her experiments and prepared to leave the space station.“Every story comes to an end and this is only the beginning of a new era for our country and our region,” she said.They were accompanied by retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner.Shoffner,...
May 31, 2023

Mission accomplished: Saudi astronauts return to earth safely

Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari and Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi in a press conference on Tuesday.
Kidnapped Saudi citizen released 'in good health'; Lebanese army arrests 9 abductors
Saudi Gazette reportBEIRUT — Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari confirmed on Tuesday that the condition of Mashary Al-Mutairi, the released Saudi citizen, is fine and that he is in good health.The ambassador said that medical examinations were conducted on Al-Mutairi, who was kidnapped three days ago.Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced that nine abductors had been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Al-Mutairi. He said in a press conference on Tuesday that the perpetrators will be dealt with sternly.Al-Mutairi has been released in a military operation on the Lebanese-Syrian border, the army said on Tuesday.“An intelligence unit freed Saudi citizen, Mashary Al-Mutairi, during an operation on the Lebanese-Syrian border. Several people who were...
May 30, 2023

Kidnapped Saudi citizen released 'in good health'; Lebanese army arrests 9 abductors

The start of the final exams for students in Makkah-based schools has been brought forward by one week.
Makkah brings forward final exams date due to Hajj season
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The start of the final exams for students in Makkah-based schools has been brought forward by one week.The Ministry of Education said the decision was taken exceptionally for the current academic year 1444 AH, coinciding with the Hajj season this year.The Ministry decided that June 15 is final date for the end of the current academic year in schools located in Makkah, Bahra, Al-Jamom and Al-Kamil.Otherwise, the academic year will end on June 22 in other regions in the Kingdom.
May 30, 2023

Makkah brings forward final exams date due to Hajj season

Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said smoking reduces the average life expectancy of Saudis by 1.6 years, which contradicts the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 that aims to raise the average life expectancy of citizens.
Smoking reduces life expectancy of Saudis by 1.6 years — health minister
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said smoking reduces the average life expectancy of Saudis by 1.6 years, which contradicts the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 that aims to raise the average life expectancy of citizens.He said: “Our health deserves the best, and smoking gives it the worst.”He pointed out to a number of steps that help to quit smoking, most notably avoiding places that stimulate smoking and reviewing eating habits, using nicotine substitutes and promoting social communication with physical activity.He noted that it is possible to book an appointment in anti-smoking clinics by calling the 937 center or the Sehhaty application for those wishing to quit the habit.Last week, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) launched a new company to reduce the...
May 30, 2023

Smoking reduces life expectancy of Saudis by 1.6 years — health minister

Saudi Arabia has launched “Makkah Route” initiative in Turkey on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia launches 'Makkah Route’ initiative in Turkey
Saudi Gazette reportISTANBUL — Saudi Arabia has launched “Makkah Route” initiative in Turkey on Tuesday.Saudi officials, headed by Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Yahya, director general of Passports and Saudi Chargé d'Affaires in Ankara Mohammad Al-Harbi inaugurated the initiative at Istanbul International Airport in the presence of head of Turkish Religious Affairs, Dr. Ali Arbash.The initiative aims to receive the pilgrims and complete their procedures from their countries with ease.It starts with issuing the visa electronically and taking the vital characteristics, and then passing through the complete passport procedures at the airport of the country of departure after verifying the availability of health requirements.Also, the procedures include coding and sorting pilgrims’ luggage...
May 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia launches 'Makkah Route’ initiative in Turkey

The Fashion Commission, in cooperation with the Paris Fashion Institute, has launched two training programs in luxury fashion, Executive Business Certificate in Fashion and Fashion Design.
Saudi Fashion Commission, Paris Fashion Institute launch two leading training programs
RIYADH — The Fashion Commission, in cooperation with the Paris Fashion Institute, has launched two training programs in luxury fashion, Executive Business Certificate in Fashion and Fashion Design.The programs will provide training courses for emerging Saudi designers, thus enabling local talents to work in the field of luxury fashion and preparing qualified trainers to work in management. The courses are to be held in Riyadh and Paris.Fashion Commission CEO Burak Chakmak said: “We, the commission, value supporting and encouraging local creative people to help them establish distinguished fashion brands in Saudi Arabia.“Undoubtedly, these new programs will contribute to preparing designers and honing their skills, enabling them to flourish locally and globally.”“The training...
May 30, 2023

Saudi Fashion Commission, Paris Fashion Institute launch two leading training programs

Saudi Arabia will host the 10th session of the Arab-Chinese Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium under the theme “Cooperation for Prosperity” from June 11-12, 2023, at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia to host Arab-Chinese business conference on June 11
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the 10th session of the Arab-Chinese Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium under the theme “Cooperation for Prosperity” from June 11-12, 2023, at King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.The event will be organized by the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the General Secretariat of the Arab League, the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Union of Arab Chambers, and several government agencies.This conference is the largest gathering of Arab-Chinese business and investment, with the participation of 23 countries and more than 2,000 attendees, including senior government officials, CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs.The objective is to foster...
May 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia to host Arab-Chinese business conference on June 11

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