RIYADH: Saudi aid agency KSrelief is continuing to provide essential food baskets to families in northern Gaza, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The relief effort is being conducted in cooperation with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage as part of a campaign initiated under the directives of the Saudi leadership.
The humanitarian situation in northern Gaza remains dire, exacerbated by ongoing hostilities and border closures. Saudi aid is crucial to supporting families as they confront daily hardships and critical shortages.
Meanwhile, the 21st aid plane sent from Riyadh to Lebanon arrived at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Saturday, carrying food, shelter and medical supplies.
The aid, handled by KSrelief, will be used to assist the growing number of people displaced by Israeli airstrikes. The UAE, Turkiye, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Canada, Romania and France are also sending aid to Lebanon.
Since its inception in 2015, KSrelief has implemented more than 3,100 projects worth more than $7.1 billion in 104 countries, in cooperation with local, regional and international partners.
Saudi aid continues to reach thousands in Gaza, Lebanon
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Saudi aid continues to reach thousands in Gaza, Lebanon
- The relief effort is being conducted in cooperation with the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage
- Saudi aid is crucial to supporting families as they confront daily hardships and critical shortages
Cameroon joins Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition
- Cameroon becomes 43rd member state of the Saudi-led coalition
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition announced that Cameroon has officially joined, becoming the 43rd member state of the coalition, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The step underscores a growing commitment to combating terrorism and fostering regional and international security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The announcement was made during an official ceremony at the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh, where the flag of Cameroon was raised alongside the flags of the 42 member states; a powerful symbol of unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism.
The event was attended by Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, acting secretary-general of the IMCTC, Iya Tidjani, Cameroon’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Cameroonian representative to the coalition, a delegation from Cameroon’s embassy, and representatives of member states.
Al-Moghedi welcomed Cameroon’s admission to the coalition, describing it as a significant step that strengthens joint efforts to combat terrorism and enhances coordination and integration in the intellectual, media, financial, and military fields.
Makkah Municipality approves 3,149 housing permits for Hajj
- This step comes as part of the ongoing efforts to provide pilgrims with a safe and comfortable housing environment
MAKKAH: Makkah Municipality approved 3,149 official housing permits for this year’s Hajj season, following the completion of all required technical and regulatory conditions.
This step comes as part of the ongoing efforts to provide pilgrims with a safe and comfortable housing environment.
The municipality said that the main technical and regulatory requirements include: ensuring compliance with building permits and approved architectural plans; reviewing safety reports, emergency staircases and generators; verifying maintenance contracts and training workers on safety standards; reviewing and approving the establishment’s records and ensuring their consistency with aerial photographs; and fully complying with safety forms among others.
Makkah officials continue efforts to ensure the highest degrees of technical and regulatory readiness to provide the best possible experience during this year’s pilgrimage.
6,000 Qur’an copies distributed at Tunisia Book Fair
- At the Kingdom’s pavilion, visitors can browse an extensive collection from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, including translations of Qur'anic meanings and editions in different narrations and formats
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has distributed more than 6,000 copies of the Qur’an to visitors at the 39th Tunisia International Book Fair.
The distribution began when the fair started on April 25, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The fair will run until May 4.
At the Kingdom’s pavilion, visitors can browse an extensive collection from the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, including translations of Qur'anic meanings and editions in different narrations and formats.
Visitors to the pavilion can also experience a range of interactive electronic applications that provide educational content and religious services.
Among the highlights are a 3D Hajj and Umrah application, a correct citation application, and virtual reality experiences that offer immersive tours of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
The ministry’s participation underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to serve the Qur’an and support Islam and Muslims worldwide.
Saudi Arabia to take part at Athens defense expo
- Participating countries and international companies will showcase their latest systems in land, naval, and aerial defense, as well as cybersecurity
RIYADH: The Saudi pavilion, organzied by The General Authority for Military Industries, is participating at the Athens International Defense and Security Exhibition, which will take place at the Metropolitan Expo center at Athens International Airport from May 6-8.
Participating countries and international companies will showcase their latest systems in land, naval, and aerial defense, as well as cybersecurity.
The Saudi pavilion will feature the participation of both the General Authority for Defense Development and the Saudi Arabian Military Industries Co.
It will showcase the Kingdom’s significant achievements, programs, and initiatives in the defense industry, along with the latest advanced defense technologies and systems that reflect the high level of development in the national military industries.
Additionally, the pavilion highlights the policies and regulations adopted by GAMI to support both local and international investors, while promoting the promising investment environment in the Kingdom’s defense sector.
DEFEA is sponsored by the Greek Ministry of Defense and hosts over 346 exhibitors from 28 countries, attracting more than 23,000 visitors.
GAMI’s organization of the pavilion reflects its efforts to work in an integrated manner with the beneficiary and supporting government agencies.
It also demonstrates GAMI’s strong commitment to enabling national companies and enhancing partnerships with major international companies in the military industries sector.
French jewelry school hosts discussion on diamonds in Riyadh
- Event took place at the French ambassador’s residence with a discussion about diamonds, art and science, led by Caroline Boneti and Laetitia Gilles-Guery
RIYADH: The director of a French jewelry school praised Saudi designers and the Kingdom’s growing creative scene after a recent event held in Riyadh.
“It is amazing to see how they take inspiration from their heritage, whether it’s from architecture, traditional motifs or patrimony jewelry, and reflect this in their own designs,” Sophie Claudel, director of L’Ecole Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, told Arab News.
The event took place at the French ambassador’s residence with a discussion about diamonds, art and science, led by Caroline Boneti and Laetitia Gilles-Guery, both lecturers and gemologists from L’Ecole School of Jewelry Arts, Paris.
As a frequent visitor to the Kingdom, Claudel said she is always impressed with the creativity and passion of Saudi Arabia’s jewelry designers, highlighting the way they embrace culture in their designs.
“It’s also wonderful to see the incorporation of materials and stones taken from their past, such as pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, gold and of course diamonds.
“Jewelry plays a vital role across all cultures and a pivotal part across history, craftsmanship and true know-how. It really is a fascinating world once you start to learn about it.”
She emphasized Saudi Arabia’s growing artistic movement, an evolution that is a very important moment of history.
“It will for sure contribute more and more to global conversations around jewelry culture in the future,” she said.
L’Ecole Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, is supported by Van Cleef and Arpels, a French jewelry brand.
The school organized courses last year during the AlUla Arts Festival, and this week’s talk at the French ambassador’s residence.
Claudel said the school has plans to broaden its horizons in Jeddah, AlUla and Riyadh.
“We cannot wait to collaborate with Saudi cultural institutions to fuel the curiosity and passion for jewelry arts in the Kingdom.
“We were proud to host our first talk for L’Ecole Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts in Riyadh at the French ambassador’s residence.
“This was a very symbolic moment for us as it demonstrates our long-standing friendship and the support of connecting dialogues between France, the home of our maison, and the Kingdom.”
