Day: June 18, 2024

Makkah: The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region and Deputy Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, has announced the successful completion of the Hajj for the year 1445 AH.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz expressed gratitude to Allah Almighty and acknowledged the excellent services and outstanding care provided by the leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also praised the collective efforts and collaborative work of the organizations involved in the Hajj. He said, “I am pleased to announce the success of this year’s Hajj season, 1445 AH. Praise Allah Almighty for enabling us to carry out our highest mission, honoring us by serving the pilgrims, and facilitating the performance of the religious ritual in an atmosphere of reassurance and security.”

Furthermore, he extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Mini
ster, for their continuous supervision, guidance, and support for the services provided to the pilgrims.

Prince Saud bin Mishaal also expressed his gratitude to the Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, for his support, follow-up, and approval of the security plans for Hajj, which significantly contributed to the event’s success. He also thanked the Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Makkah Region Governor, and the Central Hajj Committee Chairman, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, for overseeing all the work related to Hajj.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has arranged for translators proficient in 19 languages to assist the pilgrims participating in this year’s Hajj season, 1445 AH, in Makkah as part of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit. These languages include English, French, Thai, Serbian, Urdu, Dutch, Filipino, Amharic, Indonesian, German, and Turkish.

The primary goal of providing translators is to promote religious awareness among pilgrims, encourage adherence to the correct approach in beliefs, worship, and behavior, guide pilgrims in performing their rituals correctly, and educate them about religious matters.

This initiative aligns with the directives of the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh. Its purpose is to make the Hajj rituals more accessible and to overcome the language barrier for the pilgrims of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visi
t. These efforts are backed by the wise government under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, as part of their commitment to serving the pilgrims.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser visited yesterday King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to monitor the efficiency of operations during pilgrim departures following the completion of Hajj.

Al-Jasser inspected the work at the airport and stressed the need to provide exceptional services to departing pilgrims.

The transport sector has allocated 3.4 million seats for pilgrims on 7,000 flights landing at and taking off from six airports: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Taif International Airport, King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Prince Abdul Mohsen International Airport in Yanbu, and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the success of the Hajj season for this year 1445 AH.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Luxemburg, Environment ministers of the European Union member states on Monday approved a contested conservation law that seeks to restore habitats to their natural condition.

The Nature Restoration Law aims to regrow forests, re-wet moors and return rivers to their natural, free-flowing states.

The ministers backed the policy at a meeting in Luxembourg, meaning it can now pass into law.

EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius welcomed the decision, saying on X, “We are still on track to reverse the biodiversity loss, let’s now start work together and show that EU is still leading the way.” The law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EUs land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.

It aims to reverse the decline of Europe’s natural habitats, of which 81% are determined to be in poor health.

The legislation also sets specific targets such as peatlands that can soak up CO2 emissions and help curb climate change. Other ecosystems explicitly cov
ered by the law include forests, grasslands, and wetlands, as well as rivers, lakes, and coral beds.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Qatar News Agency organized a blood donation campaign for its employees in collaboration with the Qatar National Blood Donation Center at Hamad Medical Corporation, coinciding with World Blood Donor Day.

The campaign witnessed a significant turnout from QNA staff, who were eager to donate blood to help bolster the blood bank’s reserves at Hamad Medical Corporation, which consistently requires substantial quantities of blood from various blood types.

The donations were carried out through the mobile blood donation unit provided by the Qatar National Blood Donation Center.

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of regular blood donations to ensure sufficient blood supplies for patients in need. It is also an occasion to thank voluntary blood donors.

Source: Qatar News Agency