Who’s Who: Maha Al-Jehani, project specialist at NEOM

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Updated 16 March 2022
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Who’s Who: Maha Al-Jehani, project specialist at NEOM

Maha Al-Jehani recently joined NEOM as a project specialist.

She will be responsible for managing a number of digital programs including site launches, online tools, and documentation while maintaining a focus on recording the journey of the megacity, in northwest Saudi Arabia.

Between July 2020 and February, she worked at Panda Retail Co. as an omnichannel project manager tasked with leading, evaluating, and developing the firm’s operations team to meet budget, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction goals while also preparing and analyzing project studies, following up on performance, and drawing up short- and long-term plans and strategies.

In addition, she played a leading role in helping the company achieve key objectives such as performance metrics, and from June 2018 to June 2020 held the position of senior system analyst applying her technical expertise to a number of data and technology projects.

Al-Jehani gained a bachelor’s degree in information systems from Effat University in 2017.

In August 2018, she participated in the Hajj Hackathon, and two months later the NASA International Space Apps Challenge.

From November 2017 to June 2018, she worked at the International Extended Care Center as an app specialist and was an intern in the Islamic Development Bank’s IT department between July and October 2017, Effat University from May to June 2017, and Bank Al Jazira between June and August 2016.

In January 2018, Al-Jehani published an academic paper titled, “Cloud computing-based healthcare information systems: A proposal for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.


Saudi crown prince receives Italian PM in AlUla

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the winter camp in AlUla.
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Saudi crown prince receives Italian PM in AlUla

  • Two leaders discussed relations between their countries and ways to support and enhance them in various fields

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the winter camp in AlUla on Sunday.

The two leaders discussed relations between their countries and ways to support and enhance them in various fields, Saudi Press Agency reported. 

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pictured at the winter camp in AlUla on Sunday. (SPA)

They also discussed regional and international developments and issues of common interest during the meeting. 

Meloni arrived in the Kingdom on Saturday. 

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pictured at the winter camp in AlUla on Sunday. (SPA)

 


Islamic leaders call for unity against extremism at Bangkok conference

Updated 26 January 2025
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Islamic leaders call for unity against extremism at Bangkok conference

RIYADH: Participants in Bangkok on Sunday at the third Khair Ummah conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations stressed Islam’s foundation in worshipping Allah and following the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings, urging Muslims to promote moderation while contributing to progress.

In a final communique of the two-day event, which was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Thailand, participants called on scholars to uphold Islam’s tolerant values and address misinterpretations of religious discourse.

They highlighted the importance of following the path of the Prophet’s companions, combating extremism, and rejecting groups that misused religion for personal gain, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Participants stressed the need to leverage modern media and technology to promote Islam, counter misinformation through research, and develop programs instilling Islamic values and tolerance in young people.

Participants at the event, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs in Thailand, called on scholars to uphold Islam’s tolerant values and address misinterpretations of religious discourse. (SPA)

The conference focused on research papers by various scholars and aimed to strengthen communication among Islamic leaders and institutions to advance civilization.

Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh on Saturday emphasized that the conference aimed to strengthen Islamic unity and uphold Islamic identity through solidarity and adherence to the truth.

He said that scholars had a significant responsibility in light of global challenges and the intellectual, political, social, and security issues facing the world.

Al-Asheikh added: “This situation calls for a real response from scholars and researchers to clarify the right religious stance against sedition and to reinforce the core principles of the Islamic faith.”


Umrah guests from 18 African nations visit Islamic heritage sites in Madinah

Updated 26 January 2025
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Umrah guests from 18 African nations visit Islamic heritage sites in Madinah

RIYADH: The third group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Umrah and Visit toured several historical and religious sites in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

As part of a cultural program by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the visit aimed to enrich the cultural experience of visitors and Umrah performers in the holy city.

The group, consisting of 250 pilgrims from 18 African countries, visited the Uhud site, Mount Al-Ramah, and the Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery, learning about this historic turning point in Islam.

At Quba Mosque, the guests performed prayers and were briefed on its facilities and the ongoing expansion projects designed to increase capacity and enhance services for worshippers.

The guests also learned about the mosque’s historical and religious significance as the first mosque built after the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Madinah.

Additionally, they toured the King Fahd Glorious Qur’an Printing Complex in Madinah, where they explored the technical and administrative departments and learned about the various stages of printing the Holy Qur’an and its translation into multiple languages.

The visit also showcased the complex’s efforts in recording Qur’anic recitations, interpreting its meanings, advancing Qur’anic sciences, and supporting Islamic research and studies.

The guests were introduced to the complex’s written and audio publications, which aim to spread Islamic teachings worldwide. At the end of the tour, representatives of the complex presented copies of the Holy Qur’an to the guests.

This third group is part of a larger initiative to host 1,000 male and female pilgrims from 66 countries this year. After their visit to Madinah, the guests will travel to Makkah to perform Umrah rituals.


Saudi project clears 840 Houthi mines in Yemen

Updated 26 January 2025
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Saudi project clears 840 Houthi mines in Yemen

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 840 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included 38 anti-tank mines, 800 unexploded ordnances and two explosive devices, according to a recent report.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, the initiative’s managing director, said a total of 479,794 mines had been cleared since its inception in 2018.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

The initiative trains local demining engineers and provides them with modern equipment. It also offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate safe movement for civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.


Jouf’s camping sites highlight spring tourism

Updated 26 January 2025
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Jouf’s camping sites highlight spring tourism

RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification has designated eight spring camping sites in areas of Jouf.

These, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, are Rahiya, Hadib National Park, Al-Rasif, Al-Yatima, Al-Mahta, Al-Athath, Al-Adhra’, and Laijah National Park.

Popular for wilderness tourism, these sites attract visitors with natural landscapes, early spring blooms such as lavender and buttercup, as well as truffle hunting.

Camping in Jouf is a prominent social winter activity, fostering connections and celebrating the region’s vibrant post-rain spring landscapes, SPA reported.

Local wilderness enthusiast Bilal Al-Khalidi highlighted weekend camping as a cherished pastime, with groups traveling in adventure-ready vehicles and dividing tasks such as transporting tents and cooking equipment.

Once at the site, campers set up tents, prepare Saudi coffee and tea, hike, and collect wild aromatic plants, he said, adding that evenings are dedicated to dinner and overnight stays, while mornings begin with flatbread cooked over charcoal.