Day: October 20, 2021

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Accreditation for First Edition of the Red Sea Film Festival is Now Open

Riyadh, The Red Sea International Film Festival has opened its doors to cinema world enthusiasts to register and receive their accreditation and be part of the first edition of the film festival in KSA, the most anticipated cinematic event of the year. From dazzling red carpet premiers and concerts, an unrivalled industry program, exciting workshops and talks, interactive community events to acclaimed festival gems and beautifully restored treasures, the Red Sea International Film Festival is the place to be this December 2021.

With over 100 films from around the world showcasing the best cinematic works from the region and a carefully curated selection of international acclaimed titles from around the world, the Red Sea International Film Festival is providing industry professionals with the exclusive opportunity to see a selection of films and be part of a unique experience.

The first edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival will take place from December 6 to December 15, 2021.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Undersecretaries of GCC Health Ministries Hold Preparatory Meeting

Manamah, The Undersecretaries of the GCC Health Ministries held today the seventh preparatory meeting for the Committee of Ministers of Health in the GCC Countries.

The meeting is part of implementing and enhancing joint GCC action in the health sector.

The meeting, held in Manamah, discussed several issues of mutual interest, mainly following up on the implementation of the Supreme Council in its 41st session (Al-Ula, January 2021), and the contents of the final communique and the declaration pertaining to the health sector, including the accreditation of the Gulf general framework for the public health plan to prepare and respond during emergencies, accrediting the early warning system for the health sector, accrediting the establishment of the Gulf Center for Disease Control and Prevention, continuing global competitiveness requirements, enhancing strategic partnerships and developing joint action mechanisms.

The meeting also discussed the vision of the Secretariat General of GCC on joint action in the health sector after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the reports prepared by the Secretariat General on the GCC health efforts in combating and curbing the spread of the pandemic.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Commerce Minister Participates in Meetings of GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee

Riyadh, Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi headed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the meetings of the Commercial Cooperation Committee and Ministerial Standardization Affairs Committee in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of ministers of industry in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.

The meeting witnessed discussing a memorandum of the Secretariat General on the results of a study and assessment of commission affiliated with the Commercial Cooperation Committee, pan-GCC commerce flow and a memorandum on unified commercial laws.

They also discussed the issue of fake companies, e-commerce, the latest developments of the negotiation team with countries and blocs, in addition to initiatives to support business entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized enterprises and other issues on the meeting agenda.

The ministers of commerce and industry also discussed cooperation in various vital fields, such as standardization.

They also highlighted the importance for imported and exported products to meet the proper technical conditions and conducting the smart evaluation procedures that aims at preserving the health of man and protecting the environment.

Source: Saudi Press Agency