Day: October 19, 2021

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Special Representative of British Prime Minister for Education Praises Saudi Arabia’s Experience in Distance Education

Riyadh, The Special Representative of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for Education, Dr. Sir Steve Smith, has praised the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in developing the education system, the Kingdom’s experience in distance education, and its remarkable success in continuing the educational process without interruption during the pandemic.

This came during his visit today to the headquarters of the Satellite Broadcasting School, where he was received by the Acting Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Saad Al-Fahd.

He stressed the depth of the relationships between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Britain, emphasizing the importance of strengthening them at various levels.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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GCC SG Stresses Need to Open New Horizons for Economy

Manama, There is a need to open new horizons for the GCC countries’ economy in a way that would benefit and develop its member states, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf stressed during his current visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa held a meeting here today with GCC Secretary General.

The meeting discussed the latest developments in the global economy, and reviewed many issues of common interest.

Also, Dr. Al-Hajraf affirmed the importance of coordinating joint action and enhancing GCC economic cooperation and integration at all levels, in a way that contributes to creating qualitative opportunities in various sectors in implementation of the directives of the leaders of GCC member states.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Council of Arab Transport Ministers Elects Egypt as Head of its Executive Office, Saudi Arabia as Deputy Head

Cairo, The Council of Arab Transport Ministers has elected the head, deputy head and members of its Executive Office for the next two years (2022-2023). The head of the office will be Egypt, while the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be the deputy head.

Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Iraq, Jordan, and Yemen will be the members of the office.

This came in the decision issued by the 34th session of the Council of Arab Transport Ministers, that was held today at headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, under Jordan’s presidency.

The 68th session of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Ministers of Transport will be held on April 26 – 27, 2022, with the members’ new formation at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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KSrelief Distributes more than 53 tons of Food Parcels for the Displaced in Marib, Yemen

Marib, Yemen, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has distributed emergency aid, consisting of 53.5 tons of food parcels over the displaced coming from Al-Jubah and Al-Abdiyah districts in Marib Governorate, benefiting 3,000 individuals.

Amin Aziz, director general of the higher relief committee in Marib, praised the humanitarian role of KSrelif in helping affected displaced people in the governorate.

Al-Jubah and Al-Abdiyah districts and other adjacent districts have witnessed over the past few days difficult humanitarian events that led to the displacement of several families to other safe districts in Marib.

The aid, which took place yesterday, comes as part of humanitarian and relief projects offered by KSrelief, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s relief arm, to the brotherly Yemeni people.

Source: Saudi Press Agency