Day: April 20, 2022

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Arab Parliament: The Swearing-in of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council is a step to achieve stability for Yemen

Cairo– The Arab Parliament has considered the swearing-in of the president and members of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council as a milestone step and a real beginning that would achieve security and stability, and end the long-standing Yemeni crisis.

In a statement issued today, the Arab Parliament renewed its solidarity and full support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the supporting entities after taking the constitutional oath before the Yemeni Parliament in its session held in the temporary capital of Aden, under the chairmanship of the Council’s Speaker Sheikh Sultan Al-Barakani and in the presence of heads and members of the Councils of Ministers, Shura, Supreme Judiciary, Supreme Elections Committee, and Military Affairs Committee.

The Arab Parliament expressed its aspiration to end the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the references represented by the Gulf Initiative, the outcomes of the comprehensive Yemeni national dialogue, and Security Council Resolution No. 2216, stressing its firm position and support for efforts on a peaceful solution in a manner that guarantees Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and meets the aspirations of its people regarding security, peace and stability, underscoring the council’s role in restoring the state, peace and stability, addressing the economic and living situation, and rebuilding its institutions.

The Arab Parliament also wished the Presidential Leadership Council headed by Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi and its members all success in performing its national responsibilities, especially at this critical stage, to serve Yemen and its people.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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GCC Secretary General receives Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom

Riyadh– The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, received today at the headquarters of the Secretariat General here Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov.

During the meeting, they discussed a number of issues of common interest and the latest developments on the regional and international arenas.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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IsDB President Receives US Chargé d’affaires in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah– President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser at the bank’s headquarters in Jeddah received US Chargé d’affaires in Saudi Arabia Martina Strong.

Both sides exchanged views on the economic diplomacy and means to enhance cooperation between IsDB and the US.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Prince Saud bin Jalawi receives Gabonese Consul General

Jeddah– Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Advisor to the Governor of Makkah Region, Acting Governor of Jeddah received here today the Consul General of the Republic of Gabon in Jeddah, Marcial Apollo.

During the meeting, they reviewed topics of common interest.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Fashion Commission Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chalhoub Group

Riyadh, The Fashion Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chalhoub Group (Fitra International Saudi Limited) to explore opportunities and enhance cooperation between the two parties. The agreement was signed in the presence of Vice Minister of Culture Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, who is also Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fashion Commission; CEO of the Fashion Commission Burak Cakmak, and Managing Director at Chalhoub Group in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bachar Sabbagh, it was reported today.

The MoU, which was signed yesterday, sets out a framework for the creation of leadership roles furthering nationalization in the fashion retail sector, securing commercial spaces for the display of work by Saudi designers, and providing training courses in the field of fashion, in addition to knowledge exchange of market studies, contributing to the development of work carried out by both parties.

Burak Cakmak, CEO of the Fashion Commission said: “The Chalhoub Group has been the leading partner for the finest international brands in the Middle East since 1955 and is one of the companies specialized in studies and reports on the consumer and the local market. Through this agreement, we will cooperate with the Chalhoub Group to provide information on the Saudi market to put it among the hands of interested and stakeholders to build projects based on reliable numbers to enhance and develop their business, stressing that the commission works hand in hand with private sector organizations to benefit the fashion sector at various levels and directions.”

For his part, Patrick Chalhoub, President of Chalhoub Group said: “We are proud to see our fruitful collaboration with the Ministry of Culture expanding through the signing of this MoU today. This partnership further reiterates our commitment to play a role in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and drive forward the luxury retail sector by supporting local employment, homegrown talent and generate insights on the market and consumer. We believe that through concerted collective efforts we can play a larger role in the local communities and make a difference.”

The agreement aligns with the objectives of the Fashion Commission to enhance collaboration within the fashion sector and to spearhead partnerships with institutions, entities and individuals around the world to empower and bolster investment in the Saudi fashion sector, develop its talents and promote the Kingdom’s fashion culture locally and internationally.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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SFDA Advises to Wash Dates Well Before Eating

Riyadh– The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) advised to wash dates well with hot water before eating it in order to reduce the residues of pesticides and chemicals, if present, and to avoid using the water used to wash it more than once.

It explained that dates are contaminated either by chemical substances such as pesticide residues and heavy and toxic metals, or by physical substances (foreign bodies such as the presence of metal parts), or by the growth of microorganisms (yeasts and moulds).

SFDA indicated that there are several ways to preserve dates, including “freezing”, which is the best way, as it works to kill or reduce microorganisms, as well as reduce bioprocess and oxidation, and it is preferable that freezing be at the lowest possible temperature, adding that the enzymatic activity during freezing does not stop as it causes increased ripening.

Dates can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks, with the importance of using appropriate packaging that contributes to reducing the exposure of dates to moisture, and does not allow steam to escape, and the period of preservation in the refrigerator (cooling) may reach three months for some types, as well as it can be preserved in a “drying” method, aiming at reducing moisture that contributes to the growth of microorganisms, as keeping dates at 20% humidity and storing them at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius prolongs their preservation period for up to a year.

SFDA indicated that dates have many health benefits like other types of fruits, but they should be consumed in a reasonable way to avoid high blood sugar, so it recommends diabetics not to be lenient in eating large quantities of dates and to review specialists (doctors and nutritionists) to determine the amount that can be eaten daily. All types of dates contain high levels of sugars, depending on the variety and stages of maturity.

Dates contain sugars, minerals and vitamins sucrose, glucose, fructose, starch, protein and fiber, and nutritious minerals such as potassium, sulfur, phosphorous, iron, sodium, zinc and magnesium, in addition to vitamins (A – B – C – E). As for Date peels its contain flavonoids, which act as antioxidants.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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KSrelief Mobile Medical Clinics at Waalan Camp Continue Providing Treatment Services During March

Hajjah, Yemen, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief) mobile medical clinics at Waalan camp in Hajjah governorate, Yemen, have continued providing its treatment services.

During March 2022, different clinics and departments received 614 individuals with various health conditions.

The clinics have provided 307 individuals with medications.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Saudi stock market index closes at 13668 points

Riyadh– The main Saudi stock index closed today, up 162.97 points, at 13668.54 points, with transactions worth 9 billion riyals.

The volume of traded shares reached 180 million shares, divided by more than 300,000 deals, in which the shares of 72 companies recorded an increase in their value, while the shares of 125 companies closed down.

The Saudi parallel stock index (Nomu) closed today, down 154 points, at 23,934.16 points, with transactions worth 18 million riyals, and the volume of traded shares amounted to more than 200,000 shares, divided by 1586 deals.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources Promotes Investment Opportunities Ahead of African Mining Indaba conference

Riyadh– The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources will organize a virtual workshop entitled “Explore the Future of Mining Industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” on Thursday, 21 April 2022, in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment and the Embassy of South Africa. The workshop comes a few weeks before the Ministry’s participation in the Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference, which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 9-12 May 2022. Numerous investment opportunities will be promoted during the workshop and announced subsequently during the Indaba Conference.

In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Kingdom aims to develop mining to become a third pillar of the country’s industry and a global logistics hub by maximizing the mining sector’s contribution to the economy. Mining opportunities for minerals such as copper, zinc, gold, silver and lead in the Kingdom are estimated to be worth a potential five trillion riyals ($1.3 trillion).

The Ministry’s participation in the Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference aims to promote promising investment opportunities in the Saudi mining sector. In 2021, the Ministry issued the revised Mining Investment Law, which now supports a clear, transparent process for license applications and approvals. The new law also ensures that sustainable practices are a foremost priority for new mining operators as they apply for licenses.

To join the workshop, please visit https://bit.ly/3OlF3Nf

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Saudi-Korean Cooperation to Measure, Evaluate Performance of Scientific, Technological Innovation

Riyadh– King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has signed a cooperation agreement in the field of scientific and technological innovation with the Korean Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP) in the presence of KACST President and Supervisor of the team of establishing the Research Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) Dr. Munir bin Mahmoud El-Desouki and KISTEP President Byung-Seon Jeong.

This cooperation is part of RDIA’s efforts to implement the national strategy of the research, development and innovation sector, and transferring the best global experiences and expertise, where the agreement seeks to evaluate scientific and technological innovation capabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, developing indicators and preparing periodic reports to evaluate and measure innovation performance, in addition to developing approaches to measure the performance of the Kingdom and comparing it with top countries in the innovation fields.

The cooperation also seeks to transfer knowledge on developing a model to evaluate scientific and technological innovation and conducting studies on national innovation systems in developed countries.

The Saudi and Korean sides will cooperate to develop an evaluation model for complex scientific and technological innovation index (COSTII) and provide specialized experts to guide the joint team in relevant fields.

The agreement with KISTEP is made under the umbrella of the framework memorandum with the Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, which was signed in 2015.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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International Islamic Fiqh Academy Secretary General Receives Malaysia’s International Shariah Research Academy Executive Director

Jeddah– Secretary General of the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA) Prof. Dr. Koutoub Moustapha Sano, at the headquarters of the secretariat general of the academy in Jeddah yesterday, received the Executive Director of Malaysia’s International Shariah Research Academy (ISRA) Dr. Mohamad Akram Laldin, as part of his visit to the IIFA.

Both sides discussed cooperation, coordination and communication between the two academies and the importance of embarking on the implementation of items of a strategic cooperation agreement between the two sides and benefiting from the potential and expertise of the two sides in all fields of mutual interest.

Dr. Laldin invited Prof. Sano to participate in a symposium that ISRA is scheduled to hold in next June in London on the importance of the Islamic finance, and reviewed the new project that ISRA is working on about including the intentional dimensions in various products of the Islamic finance industry.

Source: Saudi Press Agency