Category: General

Doha: The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC), represented by the Investment and Trade Court, commenced the electronic connection procedures to streamline the process of sharing services and information between MoJ and the Court, in addition to providing shared benefits of this electronic connection, in pursuit of ensuring smooth progress of transactions, time efficiency and reducing hard slog in serving the public.

While chairing the 2nd meeting to discuss the connection procedures with the team of the Investment and Trade Court, Assistant Under-Secretary for Common Services Affairs at the MoJ, Khamis Mohamed Al Kuwari, affirmed, that the procedures serve the general orientation of the State of Qatar towards the E-justice system and help facilitate the litigation procedures, prompt justice, and reduce the strenuous activities of litigants.

He added that, as per directives of HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, a techn
ical work team has been formed to accomplish the electronic connection requirements and set the legal frameworks evidence to comprehensively share services, in which the functions of each entity are determined, in addition to establishing focal points in the MoJ and the Court , culminating in fully optimizing the service quality level afforded to all visitors.

The connection system offers a multitude of benefits, foremost of which is time efficiency, since transactions between the two bodies have been consuming much time. Also, the system streamlines the accomplishment of transactions for the Courts visitors, namely investors and traders, something that would evidently foster transparency and draw investments to the country through creating an environment conducive to facilitate litigation procedures and settle disputes more expeditiously.

Additionally, the connection system offers quick inquiries about the real estate property relevant to the Court’s case system, ensures accuracy and confidentiality in exe
cuting the procedures rendered by the Judicial rulings, vetting personal and real estate data through combining the systems of relevant government agencies.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Riyadh: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is participating in providing technical and digital services for the Makkah Route Initiative, a program under the Ministry of Interior’s Pilgrim Experience Program, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives. Engineers and technicians will operate within designated halls of the initiative across 11 airports in 7 countries, including Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Trkiye, and Cote d’Ivoire, integrating them with SDAIA systems. Their tasks encompass developing highly private technical systems that meet service requirements, such as border systems, Hajj systems, traveler registration systems, and mobile bags equipped with biometric registration devices, all aimed at streamlining procedures for initiative beneficiaries.

The efforts of SDAIA are part of the extensive support provided by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Board of Directo
rs of SDAIA, to enhance the fields of data and AI, stimulating their growth and maximizing their benefits.

The Ministry of Interior is implementing the initiative in its sixth year in collaboration with the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Hajj and Umrah, and Media, as well as the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, the SDAIA, and the Pilgrim Experience Program.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Sennar State, The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 600 food baskets to needy and displaced families in Sennar State, Republic of Sudan, benefiting 1,900 individuals as part of the food security support project in Sudan.

This falls within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts carried out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the humanitarian crisis of the Sudanese people.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Doha: The Ministry of Justice is taking part in the 33rd session of the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF), which is being held from May 9 to 18 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, under the theme “Knowledge Builds Civilizations.” Through its pavilion at the DIBF, a range of legal publications and means of legal awareness for various categories of the public, including children, are displayed along with legal awareness booklets for young people, the Ministry stated in a statement today.

It explained that its DIBF’s pavilion presents issues of the official gazette, the legal and judicial journal, a series of publications on legal guidelines and the latest legal legislation.

The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers is participating within the Ministry’s pavilion with its latest publications related to the book of internal achievements of the State, the Ministry of Justice added in the statement.

The Ministry of Justice pavilion showcases, for the first time, a visual presentation on th
e development of the Ministry, which includes a tribute to Their Excellencies the former ministers and highlights their services and efforts provided to the country by developing the performance of the Ministry of Justice and organizing its administrative structure in a way that achieves the aspirations of the wise leadership towards developing and modernizing the legal sector in the country and consolidating timely justice.

HE Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi thanked those organizing the DIBF and praised the development and organization of the exhibition that reflects the cultural leadership role of the State of Qatar.

His Excellency appreciated the large participation of libraries and publishing houses in the DIBF and the cultural incubator that the fair provides for Qatari writers and intellectuals to display their latest publications, introduce the public in the State of Qatar and beyond to the Qatari cultural production, and exchange experiences
with the qualitative attendance of the DIBF from various participating countries, noting that the Ministry of Justice pavilion welcomes visitors to the DIBF to learn about the Qatari legal experience through the publications displayed in the pavilion as well as to support legal awareness efforts through the presentations and explanations that will be provided by those in charge of the Ministry’s pavilion.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) in cooperation with the General Secretariate of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is set to hold the 44th meeting of the technical committee concerned with the housing affairs in the GCC countries.

Chaired by Director of Citizens Housing at MSDF Nasser Mehanna Al Mannai, the meeting will discuss a host of topics, most importantly the outcomes of the Gulf housing action plan 2024-2030.

The meeting will also touch on the arrangements made by MSDF in cooperation with the GCC General Secretariate to launch the 2nd Gulf Housing Week and associated exhibition ‘Build Your Home’ slated for May 13-16 in Doha.

Al Mannai said that the Second Gulf Housing Week reflects the Ministry’s belief in the importance of sharing and exchanging ideas and visions in urban planning, being one of the main sectors in the city planning process and the development of countries at all levels.

The 2nd Gulf Housing Week seeks to achieve a set of planning goals to improve and d
evelop the housing and real estate sector and promote a sustainable economy.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Riyadh: According to the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing, the recent cases of food poisoning in Riyadh have been attributed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority to mayonnaise served at the “Hamburgini” restaurant chain.

Laboratory analysis revealed the presence of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria, the cause of botulism, in a sample of “BON TUM” mayonnaise served at the said restaurant.

Responding swiftly, the ministry, in cooperation with the Food and Drug Authority and other relevant bodies, implemented a series of measures:

Product recall: The distribution of “BON TUM” mayonnaise has been halted nationwide. The product will be removed from markets and food establishments in all Saudi cities. Additionally, the factory producing the mayonnaise has been shut down pending legal action.

Product Destroyed: All remaining stock of the product at the factory, regardless of batch or expiration date, will be withdrawn and destroyed.

Customer Notification: The factory’s customers, particularly r
estaurants and food establishments, have been asked to destroy this type of mayonnaise in their possession.

Enhanced Monitoring: Regulatory agencies will intensify monitoring and inspection campaigns across the country. Municipal and relevant authorities will conduct targeted campaigns to ensure that all food products are safe to be consumed.

The ministry and concerned authorities urge the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading rumors or unsubstantiated news.

Source: Saudi Press Agency