Day: November 2, 2022

Riyadh, The Saudi Development and reconstruction program for Yemen (SDRPY) has inaugurated a project to renovate Seiyun Palace in Hadramout, with funds from the SDRPY and implementation by the UNESCO, with the aim of contributing to supporting the Yemeni government to protect antiquities and endangered historical areas.

General Supervisor of the SDRPY Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jabir; Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Moammar Al-Eryani; Permanent Delegate of Yemen to UNESCO Mohammed Jumeh; Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization “UNESCO” to the GCC States and Yemen Salah El-Din Zaki Khaled; and Secretary General of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Bleihed attended the launching ceremony.

The project is part of helping the Yemeni government to protect the Yemeni heritage, as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading role in preserving the history and antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula and Arab and Islamic countries, and is part of the Kingdom’s keenness to preserve tangible and intangible heritage in Yemen.

Yemeni Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Muammar Al-Eryani praised the exerted efforts in the renovation project of Seiyun Palace, including efforts of the SDRPY, stressing that this exceptional effort by the program is an extension of true and noble brotherly stances of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, in helping Yemen and Yemeni people in light of the current circumstances.

For his part, Secretary General of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Bleihed conveyed the greetings of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Minister of Culture and President of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and expressed the prince’s keenness to work on preserving Yemeni tangible heritage, voicing the national committee’s pride in participating in the renovation project.

Al Jabir stressed that the project is part of the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, in protecting the history and antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula and Arab and Islamic countries and as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keenness to protect tangible and intangible heritage in Yemen.

The project to renovate Seiyun Palace in Hadramout is part of 224 projects and development initiatives implemented by the SDRPY in various Yemeni governorates to help the Yemeni people in seven main sectors: education, health, water, energy, transport, agriculture and fishery, building the capacity of government institutions and other development projects.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Algiers, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirmed Bahrain’s stance regarding current regional and international issues, stressing the importance of Arab cooperation to deal with challenges and crises and stave off external interference in Arab countries’ international affairs.

This came in a keynote speech delivered by HM the King’s Special Envoy HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, on behalf of HM the King, at the 31st Arab Summit in Algeria.

HH Shaikh Mohammed conveyed HM the King’s greetings and wishes of success for summit, which represents a defining moment to reinstate Pan-Arab solidarity.

He congratulated Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on assuming the president of the 31st regular Arab Summit, wishing him every success in leading pan-Arab Action.

He expressed deepest congratulations to the Republic of Algerian on its National Day, hailing the invitation to hold and host the pan-Arab Summit.

He also extended thanks to the Republic of Tunisia, led by President Kais Saied hailing his contributions to supporting pan-Arab action in chairing the “Summit of Determination and Solidarity”.

HH Shaikh Mohammed expressed thanks to Arab League Secretary Ahmed Abul Gheit and the General Secretariat for their dedicated efforts to ensure the success of the summit.

Addressing the summit, he highlighted dangers threatening the Arab security, urging cooperation and coordination to tackle challenges, stave off menaces and settled political and military conflicts hitting some Arab countries.

He highlighted the problems of food, energy, epidemics and cyber threats which pose a threat to pan-Arab security, which necessitates Arab solidarity to confront threats and crises.

He stressed the centrality of the Palestinian issue, noting that comprehensive and just peace will not prevail unless an independent Palestinian state is established, with East Jerusalem as its Capital, on the basis of the two-state principle the Arab peace initiative and relevant international resolutions.

He commended the efforts exerted by the Republic of Algeria to achieve reconciliation between Palestinian factions which yield the “Algerian Declaration”.

He noted the lack of commitment to the principles of good neighbourliness, respect of countries’ sovereignty, and adamant interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries, stressing the importance of tackling these challenges.

He reiterated Bahrain’s unwavering support to the UAE’s sovereignty over three Emirati Islands (Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa), condemning Iran’s continued occupation of the Islands.

He stressed the need for Iran to respond to the efforts of the United Arab Emirates to resolve this issue, through direct negotiations or resorting to the International Court of Justice.

HH Shaikh Mohammed praised the sincere efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to restore security, stability and development in the Republic of Yemen.

He stressed Bahrain’s full support to Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, backing the efforts of the United Nations to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the approved international references, in order to meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people in security, peace and prosperity.

He stressed B ahrain’s deep conceren regarding escalating regional and international conflicts and nuclear thrates, urging the international community to rid the regional of ethal weapons of mass destruction.

He reiterated Bahrain’s stance, calling for for respecting the sovereignty of states, and refraining from the use or threat of force.

He also called for an end to acts of maritime piracy, in order to protect international navigation, secure oil supplies and global trade routes, and preserve the common interests of states and peoples, and in compliance with international charters, laws and treaties.

He underscored the importance of achieving Arab food security and achieving self-sufficiency by optimizing investment in natural resources and developing Arab capabilities to better adapt to regional and global shifts and mitigate the impact of climate changes.

He reiterated Bahrain’s support to Egypt and Sudan’s historic Nile water rights, stressing the necessity of reaching a binding agreement rregard the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. .

He stressed the importance of joint cooperation in protecting the environment and mitigating climate change, reiterating Bahrain’s support for the “Green Saudi Arabia” and “Green Middle East” initiatives.

He wished Egypt every success in hosting and chairing the twenty-seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP). 27).

HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak also wished the United Arab Emirates to success in honsting the twenty-eighth session of the COP28 conference next year.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Today marks the 105th anniversary of the issuance of the ominous declaration of the former British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour on November 02, 1917, whose repercussions embodied the beginning of the Nakba in 1948 with the displacement of the Palestinian people, the denial of their legitimate national rights, and the establishment of the Israeli colonial occupation state based on the policies of colonial settlement, military aggression, forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, land confiscation, property destruction, and the Judaization of the Holy City of Al-Quds Ash-Sharif.

On this occasion, which remains a bleak mark in the human collective memory and conscience, and a setback for the values of freedom and justice, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) renews its permanent commitment to support the just struggle of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights.

On this fateful anniversary, the OIC calls on the international community, especially its actors, to rectify this historical injustice, assume its responsibilities in ending the Israeli occupation, and enable the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights, including their right to return, the establishment of their independent state on the borders of the fourth of June, 1967, with East Al-Quds as its capital, and the realization of the vision of the two-state solution based on the relevant United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

Source: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Oman Air signs renewed Passenger Service System (PSS) and distribution agreement to drive retailing and digital transformation

Omani flagship carrier will continue to use SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) to manage core operations and drive growth

Airline will continue to offer its content through Sabre’s extensive global travel marketplace

Oman Air and Sabre are discussing future collaboration on digital transformation including retailing and distributing NDC content

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology company that powers the global travel industry, and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced, at the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), a renewed long-term agreement to help the airline reach its strategic goals.

The agreement includes a multi-year renewal of Oman Air’s SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) and a further multi-year extension of its global distribution system agreement. This will ensure Oman Air continues to utilize Sabre’s technology, retailing capabilities and global scope to push forward its digital transformation.

By renewing its exclusive PSS agreement and investing in Sabre’s Digital Connect APIs, Oman Air aims to advance its digital retailing strategy, drive revenue growth and increase self-service capabilities. Digital Connect will also help Oman Air accelerate its digital transformation and bring products to the marketplace quickly, providing scalability and flexibility across its digital touchpoints, such as its website and mobile app.

“A new approach of retailing is required for all players in the travel ecosystem to succeed in a highly competitive landscape,” said Roshan Mendis, Chief Commercial Officer, Sabe Travel Solutions. “This intelligent retailing approach allows Oman Air to differentiate its brands and personalize its offerings through all channels. It also enables agencies to efficiently shop and compare increasingly sophisticated offers, which will also bring greater choice and transparency to Oman Air’s travelers. As Sabre focuses on delivering more intelligent retailing solutions to meet changing traveler expectations, I’m proud that we are able to help Oman Air realize its transformation vision.”

The renewed distribution agreement enables Oman Air to continue to reach Sabre’s valuable network of global buyers, while ensuring that Sabre-connected travel buyers have access to the airline’s comprehensive fares and content – including ancillaries.

“We are pleased to announce the renewal of our PSS as well as the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) agreements with Sabre,” said Aboudy Nasser, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Oman Air. “Oman Air is working with Sabre to advance intelligent retailing capabilities, which will enable our passengers to take advantage of highly personalized offers and products that Oman Air has designed for them. Sabre has also been instrumental in digitizing our business processes in line with current global trends and helping to ensure that our guests enjoy a smooth and seamless booking experience.”

“On the distribution side, our proposed NDC API integration with Sabre’s GDS would allow our travel partners to make optimal decisions for our guests. This renewal comes at an exciting time for Oman Air as travel continues to expand post COVID-19. We look forward to further enhancing our collaboration with Sabre in the future to support the ever-evolving needs of the airline and our passengers,” Nasser added.

Oman Air has recently announced that it will join the Oneworld® Alliance by 2024.

“The intelligent nature of the SabreSonic PSS offers the scalability and flexibility to support Oman Air’s expansion for its future integration to Oneworld®, and we will be working together to pave the way for this transition,” added Mendis.

Source: Oman Air