Month: June 2024

Madinah: The Wifada Volunteer Association for Madinah Visitors Service, with support from the Ehsan Platform, launched a water distribution initiative, which will last for two weeks.

The initiative is one of the prominent projects carried out by the association, with an expected plan to distribute 5.7 million water bottles by over 70 volunteers.

Association executive director Hussein Al-Walani stressed the association’s dedication to serving visitors of Madinah, noting that Wifada is one of the most important volunteer associations affiliated with the National Center for Non-Profit Sector and operates under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.

He pointed out that the association implements various volunteer programs and launches initiatives that contribute to providing excellent services to pilgrims and visitors of Madinah and the Prophet’s Mosque. The efforts reflect the true and bright image of the wise leadership’s interest and care in providing the best services to visitors of the
Two Holy Mosques, including pilgrims and Umrah performers. The association also attaches special attention on training and qualifying service providers and developing all services offered to pilgrims.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Geneva, The 112th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) 2024 opened today in Geneva and will continue until June 14th. Over 5,000 representatives of governments, employers, and workers from the organization’s 187 member states are attending the conference.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the conference is headed by the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi.

The 112th session will discuss several issues, including the situation of workers in the occupied Palestinian territories, decent work and the care economy, the protection of workers from the effects of climate change and biological hazards, the organization’s work agenda and budget, and the election of its Governing Body members for the period 2024-2027. Additionally, the inaugural forum of the Global Coalition for Social Justice will be held during the ILC. The Alliance is a multi-stakeholder initiative led by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to accelerate progress tow
ards sustainable development goals and promote social justice worldwide.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Al-Ahsa, King Faisal University acting President Dr. Mohanna bin Abdullah Aldulami received in his office today the U.S. Consul General in Dhahran, Jim Sindle, and his accompanying delegation.

During the reception, they held cordial conversations and discussed relations between the King Faisal University and American universities.

The reception was attended by the university’s vice president for graduate studies and scientific research, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Laili.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh: The first International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums (ICEIM) concluded in Riyadh, leaving a distinct mark on the development of the museum sector in Saudi Arabia.

The conference marked the launch of pioneering initiatives aimed at enhancing education and innovation in the field of museums. These initiatives include a new joint postgraduate program and an academic strategic partnership, along with an innovative educational platform supported by artificial intelligence.

On the sidelines of the conference, the Museums Commission announced a strategic partnership with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London and Effat University in Jeddah to establish the Kingdom’s first joint postgraduate program in museum studies. This program will provide a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, enabling graduates to contribute to a dynamic museum sector in Saudi Arabia based on the best global practices.

Additionally, the Museum
s Commission unveiled a new initiative known as the Museum Training Academy (MTA), which offers the world’s first professional platform for education and development in the field of museums, supported by AI.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Makkah: The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the opening of volunteer opportunities at the Two Holy Mosques. The aim is to attract volunteers and invest in national talents and competencies to serve pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque.

This is being done in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the National Center for the Non-Profit Sector, and a Saudi incubator for volunteer work. The latter provides a safe environment that regulates the relationship between entities providing volunteer opportunities and volunteers in the Kingdom.

The head of religious affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, emphasized the importance of volunteer work in promoting social values and fostering cohesion and solidarity within society. He noted that the Quran and hadith encourage the spirit of volunteer work in Muslim society and that the culture of volunteering is deeply rooted in
Islamic heritage.

Dr. Al-Sudais highlighted that volunteer work aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by developing social responsibility among individuals and different groups to involve over a million volunteers. He also expressed that the opportunity to volunteer at the Two Holy Mosques will enhance the volunteer culture and its impact on the individual and society while considering Islamic and social values and the respect and honor of service. Additionally, he noted that the religious system provides services dedicated to caring for older people and people with special needs and encourages participation in various religious services.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jeddah: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) launched the “Rasd-4” exercise today to enhance readiness for this year’s Hajj season 1445 AH. The exercise involves several concerned authorities engaged in Hajj.

It aims to prepare for severe weather phenomena and high temperatures, test reporting mechanisms, ensure clarity and timely arrival of reports, evaluate the results, and draw lessons to improve emergency preparedness.

The exercise is geared towards enhancing public safety, protecting property, improving the ability to efficiently deal with emergency weather conditions, enhancing response and coordination between stakeholders, and developing plans and procedures to improve readiness for the future.

Source: Saudi Press Agency