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‫مبادرة جديدة لريادة الأعمال لتعزيز خلق فرص العمل في ليبيا

TRIPOLI, ليبيا, 2023 مايو 30. تسعى مبادرة “ دِرَايَــة لريادة الأعمال” الجديدة إلى بناء منظومة ديناميكية من رواد الأعمال الشباب المبتكرين والشركات الناشئة في ليبيا.

يواجه رواد الأعمال الشباب في ليبيا العديد من التحديات، بما في ذلك الوصول إلى الأسواق والموارد المالية، ومتابعة الأنظمة والإجراءات الإدارية. فتم تصميم مبادرة دراية لتزويد رواد الأعمال بالمعرفة الأساسية لتحويل الأفكار المبتكرة إلى شركات ناشئة ناجحة، والجدير بالذكر أنه تم بناء هذه المبادرة بشكل مشترك بين وزارة الحكم المحلي (MoLG) وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي (UNDP)، وبالتعاون مع الاتحاد الأوروبي (EU) والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية (AfDB).

تستهدف مبادرة دراية الشباب في ليبيا وبما في ذلك الفئات المستضعفة، وهي مفتوحة لأصحاب المشاريع المبتكرين ورواد الأعمال المستقبليين من الشباب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 18 و35 عامًا. فمن خلال ندوات إلكترونية تفاعلية، سيتم منح المشاركين في المبادرة فرصة للتفاعل مع رواد الأعمال ذوي الخبرة في المجال كنماذج يحتذى بها من ليبيا ومصر وتونس من أجل التعرف على قصص نجاحهم وثروة معارفهم وخبراتهم. ستشمل المبادرة أيضًا “ستارت أب ويكند” في طرابلس وبنغازي وسبها ودرنة، متوجة بمسابقة أفضل خطة ريادية، حيث ستتلقى الشركات الناشئة الفائزة دعمًا ماليًا من قبل الإتحاد الأوروبي والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية، لمواصلة التطوير والنمو والارتقاء بأفكارها التجارية إلى المستوى التالي. وعلاوة على ذلك، سيتم وصل رواد الأعمال بحاضنات الأعمال البلدية التي يتم إنشاؤها مع وزارة الحكم المحلي بدعم فني من برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي، كخطوة حاسمة نحو الاستدامة.

وتعليقًا على إطلاق البرنامج، قال الدكتور بدر الدين التومي، وزير الحكم المحلي: “تلعب مبادرة دراية دورًا محوريًا في استراتيجية وزارة الحكم المحلي لتطوير ريادة الأعمال والمشروعات الصغيرة على المستوى المحلي وتمكين البلديات اقتصاديًا وتوفير فرص عمل بما يتماشى مع القانون 59 والقرار 31500. يسعدنا العمل على تحقيق هذه الأهداف بالتعاون مع شركائنا الدوليين من الاتحاد الأوروبي والبنك الأفريقي للتنمية وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي”.

وأضاف سفير الاتحاد الأوروبي السيد خوسيه ساباديل: “إن الازدهار الاقتصادي لليبيا سيكون مدفوعًا برواد الأعمال الشباب ذوي الأفكار المبتكرة والتطلعية، فهم مفتاح التنوع في الاقتصاد الليبي، والقوة في القطاع الخاص، والقدرة على خلق وظائف جديدة. وبالتعاون مع شركائنا الليبيين والدوليين، يسعى الاتحاد الأوروبي إلى تقديم دعم قوي وملموس لرواد الأعمال الليبيين الشباب، لتحقيق أفكارهم التجارية “.

 كما علق السيد محمد العزيزي، المدير الإقليمي لشمال أفريقيا في البنك الأفريقي للتنمية، قائلاً: “إن تنمية القطاع الخاص هي أساس تعزيز التنويع الاقتصادي وخلق فرص عمل في ليبيا؛ فدعم مسار الشباب الليبيين من رجال ونساء لتطوير وتنمية شركاتهم الناشئة ينطوي على إمكانات اجتماعية واقتصادية هائلة، وسيساهم في خلق فرص عمل جديدة. ومن الضروري أيضًا ضمان بيئة ملائمة للأعمال التجارية والدعم المؤسسي. ويدعم ذلك مشروع “البيئة التمكينية نحو دعم ريادة الأعمال الشبابية وحوكمة الهجرة الإيجابية” الممول من مجموعة البنك الأفريقي للتنمية من خلال الصندوق الائتماني متعدد المانحين للريادة الشبابية والابتكار، والذي ينفذه برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي”.   

ومن جانبه قال الممثل المقيم لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي، السيد مارك اندري فرانش: “ليبيا لديها جيل جديد من الشباب، نساءً ورجالًا، يتمتعون بقدرات واعدة وطموحات كبيرة. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، فإن الدولة تتمتع بإمكانية أن تصبح واحدة من أكبر المنظومات لريادة الأعمال في شمال أفريقيا. ومن خلال مبادرة دراية، يسعى برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي إلى إلهام رواد الأعمال الشباب وتزويدهم بالموارد والأدوات اللازمة لتحقيق النمو والابتكار”.

يعد برنامج دراية جزءًا من جهود بناء السلام المحلية والتعافي التي يبذلها برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي بالشراكة مع وزارة الحكم المحلي، ويهدف إلى خلق فرص اجتماعية واقتصادية للشباب والفئات المستضعفة لتعزيز النمو المستدام في ليبيا، بما في ذلك إنشاء أول حاضنة أعمال بقيادة البلدية وبرنامج تسريع الأعمال TEC + .

والجدير بالإشارة أن مبادرة دراية، التي يشترك في تمويلها البنك الأفريقي للتنمية والاتحاد الأوروبي، تقدم بالتعاون مع شركات Flat6Labs وتطوير للأبحاث ومازام، مضيفين سنوات من الخبرة والمعرفة المتخصصة في مساعدة رواد الأعمال الشباب على إطلاق مشاريع ناجحة في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا.

يمكن العثور على المزيد من المعلومات وكيفية التقديم على الموقع الإلكتروني: deraya.ly.

معلومات عامة:
اتجاهًا من دعم برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي “UNDP” لانتقال ليبيا نحو السلام والانتعاش الاقتصادي والتنمية المستدامة لوضع البلاد على مسار التنمية، بدأت مبادرة درايـة لريادة الأعمال من خلال دعم السلطات المحلية لاستعادة الخدمات الأساسية وتحسين جودة المعيشة وتعزيز التعايش السلمي، فخلق فرص عمل للشباب يأتي في صميم جهود بناء السلام المحلي لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي. إن هذه المبادرة هي جزء من مشروع “البيئة التمكينية نحو دعم ريادة الأعمال الشبابية وحوكمة الهجرة الإيجابية (EEYES)” التابع لبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي والممول من مجموعة البنك الأفريقي للتنمية، وأيضًا مشروع تعزيز القدرات المحلية على النمو والتعافي الممول من قبل الصندوق الائتماني الأوروبي للطوارئ من أجل إفريقيا التابع للاتحاد الأوروبي (EUTF – NOA)، والذي يساهم في معالجة الأسباب الجذرية للهجرة غير الشرعية والنازحين في إفريقيا. وقد تم تنفيذ المبادرة بالشراكة مع Flat6Labs وتطوير للأبحاث ومازام.

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New entrepreneurship initiative to boost job creation in Libya

The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startups

TRIPOLI, LIBYA – EQS Newswire – 30 May 2023 – The new “Deraya – دِرَايَــة Entrepreneurship Initiative” for young entrepreneurs seeks to build a dynamic ecosystem of innovative entrepreneurs and startups in Libya.

Young entrepreneurs in Libya face many challenges, including accessing markets and financial resources, and navigating regulations and administrative procedures. The Deraya initiative is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential know-how to turn innovative ideas into successful startups. The initiative was jointly developed by the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with  the European Union (EU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Targeting youth and vulnerable groups, Deraya is open to innovative and aspiring entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35. Through interactive webinars, the initiative’s participants will be given an opportunity to engage with experienced entrepreneurs, subject matter experts, and role models from Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia and learn from their success stories, wealth of knowledge, and expertise. The initiative will also entail startup weekends in Tripoli, Benghazi, Sebha, and Derna, culminating with a pitch competition where the winning startups will receive financial support, financed by EU and AfDB, to further develop, grow, and take their business ideas to the next level. As a critical step towards sustainability, entrepreneurs will be linked to the municipal business incubators being set up with MoLG with UNDP’s technical support.

Commenting on the launch of the programme, Dr. Bader Al-Deen Al-Tomi, Minister of Local Government, said: “The Deraya initiative plays a pivotal role in the Ministry of Local Government’s strategy to develop entrepreneurship and micro-enterprises at the local level, empower municipalities economically, and provide job opportunities in line with Law 59 and Resolution 1500. We are delighted to work towards these goals in cooperation with our international partners, EU, AfDB and UNDP.”

EU Ambassador Mr. José Sabadell added: “Libya’s economic prosperity will be driven by young entrepreneurs with innovative, forward-looking ideas. They will be the key to a more diversified Libyan economy, a strong private sector and new jobs. Together with our Libyan and international partners, the European Union therefore seeks to offer strong and concrete support to young Libyan entrepreneurs, to realise their business ideas.” 

Mr Mohamed El Azizi, Regional Director for North Africa at the African Development Bank, further commented: “Private sector development is key to boosting economic diversification and job creation in Libya. Supporting the trajectory of young Libyan men and women to develop and grow their start-ups has enormous socio-economic potential and will contribute to job creation. It is also important to ensure an adequate business enabling environment and institutional support. The EEYES project, financed by the AfDB through the Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation Multidonor Trust Fund, and implemented by UNDP, supports these components.”   

UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Marc-André Franche, said: “Libya has a new generation of young people, women and men, , with promising capacity and big ambitions. The country has the potential to be one of the biggest entrepreneurial ecosystems in North Africa, and through the Deraya programme, UNDP seek to help inspire and provide young entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and assets to realise growth and innovation.”

The Deraya programme is part of UNDP’s Local Peacebuilding and Resilience efforts in partnership with MoLG, aimed at creating socio-economic opportunities for youth and vulnerable groups to promote sustainable growth in Libya, including the establishment of the first Municipality-led business incubator (https://apo-opa.info/3C2SOf1) and the TEC+ Accelerator programme (https://apo-opa.info/3oANCMa).

The Deraya initiative, co-funded by AfDB and EU, is designed and implemented in collaboration with a consortium consisting of Flat6Labs (https://www.Flat6Labs.com/), Tatweer Research (https://TatweerResearch.org/) and MAZAM (https://apo-opa.info/3WUSWHf), bringing in years of experience and specialized knowledge in helping young entrepreneurs launch successful ventures in both the Middle East & Africa regions.

Further information and how to apply can be found on the website: Deraya.ly.

Background:
UNDP supports Libya’s transition towards peace, economic recovery, and sustainable development to help the country get on a more robust development path by supporting local authorities to restore essential services delivery and livelihood opportunities and promote peaceful co-existence. Job creation for youth is at the heart of UNDP’s local Peacebuilding efforts. This initiative is part of UNDP’s “Environment towards youth entrepreneurship support and positive migration governance project (EEYES)” programme financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Strengthening Local Capacity for Resilience and Recovery Project funded by the North of Africa Window of the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Stability which contributes to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa (EUTF – NOA). The Deraya initiative is implemented in partnership with Flat6Labs, Tatweer and Mazam. 

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Chris McCloskey Joins Duck Creek as Chief Operating Officer

Boston, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of Property and Casualty (P&C) and general insurance, today announces the addition of Chris McCloskey to its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. McCloskey will be instrumental in driving key strategy, operational and transformation initiatives across the entire business, particularly within our customer and professional services organizations.

McCloskey joins Duck Creek from Datto, where he was most recently Chief Customer Officer for the cybersecurity and business continuity company. At Datto, McCloskey was responsible for building a new customer success organization that significantly improved technical implementation, customer satisfaction and retention, and partner health. Before joining Datto, McCloskey grew through sales and customer-facing leadership roles to become COO, Americas at London-based Finastra, a multi-billion-dollar financial services software company.

“We are delighted to welcome Chris to Duck Creek’s leadership team; he will help us continue to better focus on increasing lifetime value and enable our customers to be more successful,” said Mike Jackowski, CEO of Duck Creek. “Chris is incredibly accomplished in growing and leading large teams through transformation, and having him as a strategic customer-facing leader is the perfect match to advance our vision.”

McCloskey Chris earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Gettysburg College.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Hitachi Energy signs agreements with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company to design and develop the first phase of visionary NEOM region transmission system

Collaboration to accelerate the development of NEOM in Saudi Arabia with up to 9 gigawatts of power transmission capacity

Zurich, Switzerland, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all, has signed agreements under the supervision and management of the Ministry of Energy with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and with ENOWA. The agreements include the supply of three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems to end customer ENOWA, the utility company for NEOM in Northwest Saudi Arabia. Built with sustainability in mind, NEOM is among Saudi Arabia’s Giga-Projects1 reshaping the future of development. The three HVDC links will have a total power capacity of up to 9 gigawatts (GW).

The agreements include an order from ENOWA’s engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) partner, the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) awarded to Hitachi Energy and its consortium partner, Saudi Services for Electro Mechanical Works (SSEM), to provide one of the world’s first 3 GW, 525 kilovolt (kV) HVDC Light® transmission system connecting Oxagon, NEOM’s regional development, with the larger Yanbu area more than 650 kilometers away in Western Saudi Arabia.

Hitachi Energy’s scope of supply includes design, engineering, procurement of HVDC technology and commissioning of the HVDC Light converter stations. Whilst SSEM – a leading Saudi EPC specialized in power, water and industrial projects – will design and supply the AC equipment portion and perform the construction and the installation. The converter stations convert the power from AC to DC then back to AC for integration into the receiving grid. The converters will be sourced by and supplied to Saudi Electricity Company, who were contracted in 2022 by ENOWA to act as their EPCM to build this first HVDC system for NEOM.

Further to this, Hitachi Energy and ENOWA have signed an early works and capacity reservation agreement for two additional HVDC projects, each rated up to 3 GW. Under this agreement, both companies commit to having the resources and capacity necessary to implement these two HVDC systems. As part of a new scalable and modular regional network design that is targeted to seamlessly integrate future renewables and energy storage technologies in the NEOM Energy System, making it unique in terms of size and complexity. The co-operation will also explore opportunities to develop local competencies in the Kingdom, including ways to sustainably assemble the necessary HVDC Light components locally.

“We are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with ENOWA and Saudi Electricity Company in order to power one of the most visionary development projects of all time,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “As the world progresses towards a more sustainable future, our expertise and HVDC technologies are true enablers of the electrification of the global energy system and the transition to renewables.”

“By securing the first capacities for such an important part of our future grid in only one year since the decision to use this technology, we show ENOWA’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 in collaboration with Saudi Electricity Company and Hitachi Energy,” said Thorsten Schwarz, Executive Director of Grid Technology & Projects, Energy of ENOWA.

ENOWA, NEOM’s energy and water company, produces and delivers clean and sustainable energy for industrial and commercial applications. The company benefits from NEOM’s greenfield site and strategic location in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, with abundant solar and wind resources. ENOWA will act as a catalyst and incubator for developing new, sustainable energy and water businesses while creating a robust economic sector regionally.

ENOWA seeks by its commitment to renewable energy and efficient water management, to become a global reference for industry leaders and setting a benchmark for sustainable economic circular systems around the world. Formed in 2022, ENOWA is the principal shareholder in the world’s largest green hydrogen production plant set to be commissioned in 2026 and will enable NEOM to be a global green hydrogen hub.

NEOM will be powered by 100 percent clean energy, through renewable solar, wind and green hydrogen-based energy. The region is designed to be a blueprint for sustainable urban living with minimal impact on the environment and enhanced livability.

Note to editors:
Hitachi Energy’s HVDC solution combines world-leading expertise in HVDC converter valves; the MACH™ digital control platform2, converter power transformers and high-voltage switchgear; as well as system studies, design and engineering, supply, installation supervision and commissioning.

HVDC Light is a voltage source converter technology developed by Hitachi Energy, which was launched over 25 years ago. It is the preferred technology for many grid applications, including interconnecting countries, integrating renewables and “power-from-shore” connections to offshore production facilities. HVDC Light’s defining features include uniquely compact converter stations and exceptionally low electrical losses.

Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology almost 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world’s HVDC projects.

Hitachi Energy’s consulting services assist energy customers in pinpointing their challenges and suggesting customized solutions tailored to their unique requirements. Our consultants operate independently, with a product and system-agnostic approach, possessing in-depth knowledge of global technologies, standards, and local grid codes.

1 Saudi’s Giga-Projects
2 Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™)

See also:
Hitachi Energy to supply the first ever large-scale HVDC interconnection in the Middle East and North Africa (2022)
Hitachi Energy and Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority sign contract to upgrade high-voltage direct current transmission system (2023)

ENOWA website

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About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of over $10 billion USD.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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Leading child mental health organisations call for global action against infant, child and adolescent trauma

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 30 May 2023 – Research has shown that most mental disorders develop in childhood and adolescence before the age of 25, with one-quarter of years lived by young people with disability due to mental and substance use disorders.

To address this pressing concern and mobilise global efforts, the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP), World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH), and World Psychiatric Association Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (WPA-CAP) have jointly declared April 23 as the World Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day (WICAMHD).

This year witnessed the second annual WICAMHD event under the theme of Stand Against Infant, Child and Adolescent Trauma.

Children and adolescents form one third of the world’s population. Childhood and adolescence are foundational years characterised by growth, learning, and carefree exploration. However, many around the world are inflicted by trauma and crisis – adverse experiences which research has shown to have long-lasting effects on their mental and physical well-being.

Studies also show that about 15 percent to 43 percent of girls and 14 percent to 43 percent of boys experience at least one traumatic experience.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are also contributing factors in the development of mental disorders in adult years. The indirect and compounding effects of this is a ballooning economic burden on society, especially in the areas of healthcare and productivity loss.

Children in war zones and natural disasters are particularly vulnerable. During the second annual WICAMHD event under, three renowned speakers shared their expertise on childhood trauma.

Dr Dennis Ougrin, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Visiting Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Global Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London discussed the impacts of the war in Ukraine.

Dr Fusun Cetin Cuhadaroglu, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey presented on the traumatising effects of the recent earthquake in Turkey.

Finally, Dr Michelle Miller, Director of Mental Health Programs, National Children’s Alliance, United States highlighted evidence-based response for children subjected to trauma. This was followed by a panel discussion.

In addition to the main event, several national organisations held events and advocacy efforts commemorating WICAMHD.

These include the Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (IACAM), the Lithuanian Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (LVPPD), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), the Austrian Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy (ASCAP) and the Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, College of Psychiatrists, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (SCAP).

A recording of the event can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoOu7tm9oQU

ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONS

 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS (IACAPAP)

The International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) mission is to advocate for the promotion of the mental health and development of children and adolescents through policy, practice and research.

For more information, visit: https://iacapap.org/

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY (ISAPP)

International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (ISAPP) is an organization established to work for the mental health of adolescents, and it is comprised of individual members devoted to working with adolescents, either in the field of child psychiatry and psychology or adult psychiatry and psychology.

The International Society for Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology’s (ISAPP) mission is to increase public and professional awareness about the mental health and development of adolescents all around the world.

For more information, visit: http://www.isapp.org/

WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR INFANT MENTAL HEALTH (WAIMH)

The World Association for Infant Mental Health (WAIMH) is a not-for-profit organization for scientific and educational professionals. WAIMH’s central aim is to promote the mental wellbeing and healthy development of infants throughout the world, taking into account cultural, regional, and environmental variations and generating and disseminating scientific knowledge.

WAIMH’s mission promotes education, research, and study of the effects of mental, emotional and social development during infancy on later normal and psychopathological development through international and interdisciplinary cooperation, publications, affiliate associations, and through regional and biennial congresses devoted to scientific, educational, and clinical work with infants and their caregivers.

For more information, visit: https://waimh.org/

WORLD PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY SECTION (WPA-CAP)

The World Psychiatric Association Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (WPA-CAP) section supports the overall mission and goals of the WPA in:

  • Working with its members and partners around the world to promote child and adolescent mental health and to encourage the highest possible standards of clinical practice and ethical behaviour in child and adolescent psychiatry.
  • Contributing to education programs and research, meetings, and publications to increase knowledge about child and adolescent mental disorders and skills in addressing them.
  • Disseminating knowledge about evidence-based therapy and values-based practice in child and adolescent psychiatry.
  • Being a voice for the dignity and human rights of young patients and their families
  • Upholding the rights of the child and adolescent psychiatrists where they may be challenged.

For more information, visit: https://www.wpanet.org/child-adolescent-psychiatry

For media queries, please contact:

Ms Sue Wong
International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP)
Email: info@iacapap.org

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دعوة المنظمات الرائدة في مجال الصحة العقلية للأطفال لاتخاذ إجراء على الصعيد العالمي ضد صدمات الرضع والأطفال والمراهقين

سنغافورة – 30 مايو 2023 – أظهرت الأبحاث أن معظم الاضطرابات العقلية تتطور في مرحلتي الطفولة والمراهقة قبل سن 25، حيث يعيش الشباب ربع أعمارهم بإعاقة بسبب الاضطرابات العقلية وتعاطي المخدرات.

لمعالجة هذه المسألة الملحة، وحشد الجهود العالمية، أعلنت كل من الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين والمهن المرتبطة بها (IACAPAP)، والجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي وعلم النفس للمراهقين (ISAPP)، والجمعية العالمية للصحة العقلية للرضع (WAIMH)، والجمعية العالمية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين وقسم الطب النفسي (WPA-CAP) أن أبريل 2023 هو اليوم العالمي للصحة العقلية للرضع والأطفال والمراهقين (WICAMHD).

شهد هذا العام الفعالية السنوية الثانية لليوم العالمي للصحة العقلية للرضع والأطفال والمراهقين (WICAMHD)، تحت شعار الوقوف ضد صدمات الرضع والأطفال والمراهقين.

يشكل الأطفال والمراهقين ثلث سكان العالم. وتُعد الطفولة والمراهقة سنوات أساسية تتميز بالنمو والتعلم والاستكشاف الخالي من الهموم. ومع ذلك، يصاب كثير من الأشخاص حول العالم بالصدمات والأزمات، وهي تجارب سلبية أظهرت الأبحاث أن لها تأثيرات طويلة الأمد على صحتهم العقلية والبدنية.

أوضحت الدراسات أيضًا أن حوالي 15 % إلى 43 % من البنات و14% إلى 43 % من الأولاد يتعرضون لتجربة مؤلمة مرة على الأقل.

تعتبر تجارب الطفولة السيئة (ACEs) أيضًا من العوامل التي تساهم في زيادة الاضطرابات العقلية في سنوات البلوغ. وتمثل الأثار غير المباشرة والمعقدة لذلك عبئًا اقتصاديًا ضخمًا على المجتمع، ولا سيما في مجالات الرعاية الصحية والخسارة الإنتاجية.

يُعد الأطفال في مناطق الحروب والكوارث الطبيعية تحديدًا سريعي التأثر بشكل أكبر. وخلال الفعالية السنوية الثانية لليوم العالمي للصحة العقلية للرضع والأطفال والمراهقين شارك ثلاثة متحدثين مشهورين تجاربهم بشأن صدمات الطفولة.

ناقش دكتور دينيس أوجرين، استشاري الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين، وأستاذ زائر بقسم الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين والصحة النفسية العالمية بمعهد الطب النفسي، وقسم علم النفس وعلم الأعصاب، بكلية كينجز كوليدج لندن، آثار الحرب في أوكرانيا.

قدم دكتور فوسون سيتين كوادار أوغلو، أستاذ الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين، كلية الطب، جامعة حجة تبة، أنقرة، تركيا، عرضًا حول الآثار الصادمة للزلزال الذي ضرب تركيا مؤخرًا.

وأخيرًا، ألقت دكتور: ميشيل ميلر، مديرة برامج الصحة العقلية، والتحالف الوطني للأطفال بالولايات المتحدة، الضوء على الاستجابة القائمة على الأدلة للأطفال المعرضون للصدمات. وقد أعقب ذلك حلقة نقاش.

بالإضافة إلى الفعالية الرئيسية، فقد عقدت العديد من المنظمات الوطنية فعاليات وقدمت جهودها المناصرة للاحتفال بذكرى اليوم العالمي للصحة العقلية للرضع والأطفال والمراهقين.

ويشمل ذلك، الجمعية الهندية للصحة العقلية للأطفال والمراهقين (IACAM)، والجمعية الليتوانية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين (LVPPD) والأكاديمية الأمريكية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين (AACAP) والجمعية النمساوية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين، وعلم النفس الجسدي، والعلاج النفسي (ASCAP) وجمعية الطب النفسي للأطفال والمرهقين، وكلية الأطباء النفسيين، وأكاديمية الطب في سنغافورة (SCAP).

يمكنكم الاطلاع على تسجيل للفعالية من خلال الرابط التالي:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoOu7tm9oQU

نبذة عن المنظمات

الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين والمهن المرتبطة بها (IACAPAP).

تتمثل مهمة الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين والمهن المرتبطة بها (IACAPAP) في دعوتها لتعزيز الصحة العقلية وتنمية الأطفال والمراهقين، عن طريق وضع السياسات والممارسات والبحوث.

لمزيد من المعلومات: يُرجى زيارة الرابط التالي: https://iacapap.org

الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي وعلم النفس للمراهقين (ISAPP)

الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي وعلم النفس للمراهقين (ISAPP) هي منظمة تأسست للعمل من أجل الصحة العقلية للمراهقين، وتتكون من أعضاء فرادى يكرسون وقتهم للعمل مع المراهقين، سواء في مجال الطب النفسي وعلم النفس للأطفال أو الطب النفسي وعلم النفس للبالغين.

تتمثل مهمة الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي وعلم النفس للمراهقين (ISAPP) في زيادة الوعي العام والمهني بشأن الصحة العقلية وتنمية المراهقين في جميع أنحاء العالم.

لمزيد من المعلومات: يُرجى زيارة الرابط التالي: http://www.isapp.org

الجمعية العالمية للصحة العقلية للرضع (WAIMH)

الجمعية العالمية للصحة العقلية للرضع (WAIMH) هي منظمة لا تهدف للربح للمهنيين العلميين والتعليميين. ويهدف مركز الجمعية العالمية للصحة العقلية للرضع (WAIMH) إلى تعزيز السلامة العقلية والتنمية الصحية للرضع في جميع أنحاء العالم، مع الأخذ في الاعتبار الفروقات الثقافية والإقليمية والبيئية وتوليد المعرفة العلمية ونشرها.

تتمثل مهمة الجمعية العالمية للصحة العقلية للرضع (WAIMH) في تعزيز التعليم والبحث والدراسة لآثار التنمية العقلية والعاطفية والاجتماعية خلال فترة الطفولة على النمو الطبيعي والنفسي لاحقًا من خلال التعاون الدولي ومتعدد التخصصات، والمنشورات، والجمعيات التابعة، وعن طريق المؤتمرات الإقليمية والتي تُعقد كل عامين التي تكرس جهودها للأعمال العلمية والتعليمية والسريرية مع الرضع والأشخاص القائمين على رعايتهم.

لمزيد من المعلومات: يُرجى زيارة الرابط التالي: https://waimh.org/

الجمعية العالمية للطب النفسي، قسم الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين (WPA-CAP)

تعمل الجمعية العالمية للطب النفسي، قسم الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين (WPA-CAP) على دعم المهمة والأهداف الشاملة للجمعية العالمية للطب النفسي، من خلال:

  • العمل مع أعضائها وشركائها حول العالم من أجل دعم الصحة العقلية للأطفال والمراهقين وتشجيع أعلى المستويات الممكنة للممارسة السريرية والسلوك الأخلاقي في الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين.
  • المساهمة في البرامج والأبحاث التعليمية، والاجتماعات، والمنشورات لزيادة المعرفة حول الاضطرابات العقلية للأطفال والمراهقين واكتساب مهارات لعلاجها.
  • نشر المعرفة حول العلاج القائم على الأدلة والممارسة القائمة على القيم في الطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين.
  • أن نصبح صوتًا للكرامة والحقوق الإنسانية للمرضى الشباب وأسرهم.
  • التمسك بحقوق الأطباء النفسيين للأطفال والمراهقين حيث قد يواجهون بعض التحديات.

لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة، https://www.wpanet.org/child-adolescent-psychiatry

للاستفسارات الإعلامية، يُرجى التواصل مع:

السيدة: سو وونج

الجمعية الدولية للطب النفسي للأطفال والمراهقين والمهن المرتبطة بها (IACAPAP)

البريد الإلكتروني: info@iacapap.org

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Ghabbash discusses health cooperation with Venezuelan and Iranian counterparts

Health Minister, Hasan Ghabbash discussed on Tuesday with Venezuelan Minister of Popular Power for Health Magaly Gutiérrez Viña and Minister of Health and Medical Education of the Islamic Republic of Iran Bahram Eynollahi means of boosting health bilateral cooperation.

During a meeting held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 7th session of World Health Assembly, the Syrian Minister discussed with the Venezuelan and Iranian counterparts the possibility of exchanging mutual expertise and visits in order to raise the medical experiences and enhance cooperation in the field of medicine industries.

Ghabbash thanked the positive stances of the two friendly countries, particularly the humanitarian aid provided to Syrian people during the catastrophe of earthquake that hit Syria last February.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Saudi Astronauts Bid Farewell to ISS after Successful Completion of Scientific Mission

Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni bid farewell to the International Space Station (ISS) as they boarded their spacecraft, preparing to return to Earth after successfully accomplishing the objectives of the Kingdom’s scientific mission.

The primary aim of the Kingdom’s mission was to contribute to scientific research for the benefit of humanity, leveraging the opportunities provided by the global space sector and its industries while also developing national capabilities in manned spaceflights.

Departing the ISS alongside the crew of the Ax-2 mission, which includes astronauts Peggy Whitson and John Shoffner, the Saudi astronauts participated in an official farewell ceremony organized by the ISS crew to bid farewell to the Ax-2 mission team.

With their gratitude and appreciation, Barnawi and Alqarni thanked the ISS crew for their support and cooperation throughout their journey, enabling the Saudi astronauts to accomplish their planned mission successfully.

The Saudi astronauts expressed their pride and appreciation for being part of this unique scientific experience, which was made possible through the Saudi Astronaut Program initiated by the Saudi Space Commission (SSC). The program aims to fulfil the Kingdom’s aspirations in the field of space and align with the ambitious goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 in advancing the space industry.

As the farewell ceremony concluded, the Saudi astronauts took commemorative photos with the ISS crew.

The SCC announced today the successful separation of the spacecraft carrying the two Saudi astronauts from the ISS at 17:50 Makkah time. The spacecraft is set to land in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean tomorrow, Wednesday, at five o’clock in the morning.

With the completion of the Saudi astronauts’ mission aboard the ISS, the Kingdom embarks on a new phase of space exploration and investment in specialized sciences. This aligns with Saudi Arabia’s plans and ambitions in the field of space exploration, aiming to strengthen its position among nations engaged in space endeavours and enhance its independent research capabilities.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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TARSHID Launches Energy Efficiency Project in Kingdom Tower in Riyadh

The National Energy Services Company, TARSHID, and the Trade Center Company, owned by Kingdom Holding, have signed a contract to start the detailed study required for retrofitting the Kingdom Tower in Riyadh and its associated facilities. This aims to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in the tower, which is one of Riyadh’s prominent skyscrapers and a symbol of the capital’s cultural identity. The joint collaboration is intended to enhance energy conservation efforts and implement sustainable energy efficiency solutions in all buildings across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.

TARSHID will conduct field surveys and technical studies for the targeted buildings and facilities. Based on the findings of the study, TARSHID will advise on the best solutions to save energy and reduce consumption in the Kingdom Tower. The energy efficiency retrofit project for the Kingdom Center will focus on five measures: lighting replacement, replacement of split-wall air conditioner units, retrofitting cooling systems (chillers), controlling of air conditioning units, installation of solar panels, and upgrading the building management systems (BMS). These measures will result in increased energy efficiency and reduced consumption in the Kingdom Center project.

TARSHID is actively involved in retrofitting buildings in both the public and private sectors to increase energy efficiency. The Kingdom Center project is one of TARSHID’s significant partnerships with the private sector, and the company encourages other private-sector companies to adopt a similar approach to environmental sustainability, resource preservation, and finding the best energy efficiency solutions for all buildings and facilities. The Kingdom Center’s commitment to this responsibility is a valuable contribution that aligns with TARSHID’s strategic goals of expanding its reach to keep pace with Saudi Arabia’s energy sustainability transition.

The Vice Chairman of the Trade Center Company, Nada Al Ateegi, expressed the company’s pride in this collaboration, stating, “We are proud of our partnership with TARSHID to achieve the goals of reducing energy consumption, increasing operational efficiency, improving energy efficiency standards, and promoting environmental sustainability principles in the Kingdom Tower Center, one of Riyadh’s important landmarks and a role model for similar places.”

The Chief Operating Officer of TARSHID, Eng. Rashed Al-Mehthel, announced that the company will conduct the necessary studies in cooperation with Kingdom Holding Company for the energy efficiency retrofit project in the Kingdom Center building. In his statement, he said, “We all strive to align with Saudi Vision 2030 in its goals of increasing energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

TARSHID was established to promote energy sustainability and forming partnerships with private-sector companies. The Trade Center Company, owned by Kingdom Holding, is a crucial private sector player to achieve our goals and transform buildings in Saudi Arabia to become more energy efficient. Through this collaboration, we aim to become the private sector’s strategic partner for all energy efficiency solutions.”

TARSHID’s mission is to serve the strategic sustainability goal of the Kingdom, derived from Vision 2030, which aims to achieve significant energy savings and reduce carbon emissions. TARSHID primarily works to improve energy efficiency in public buildings and facilities, targeting 14,753 structures. From its establishment in 2017 until the end of 2022, the company has achieved a reduction of 5.5 terawatt-hours per year in various projects, equivalent to 8.8 million barrels of oil equivalent (BoE), avoiding 3.1 million metric tons of harmful emissions, which is equivalent to the environmental impact of planting more than 50 million trees.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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North Al Sharqiyah Municipal Council Reviews Municipal, Development Projects in Governorate

The Municipal Council of North Al Sharqiyah Governorate today held its 5th meeting for 2023 under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ali Ahmed Al Shamsi, Governor of North Al Sharqiyah, Chairman of the Council.

The meeting discussed the matter of providing fiber optics services in residential areas in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid. It also reviewed the matter of increasing car accidents in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, among other topics.

The council proposed several recommendation and submitted several matters to authorities concerned

Source: Oman News Agency

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ENVIRONMENT DAY: UFM CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON PLASTIC LITTER TO PROTECT THE MEDITERRANEAN

As the world celebrates the Environment Day on 5th of June, the UfM calls for urgent action from all stakeholders to safeguard the delicate ecosystem of the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean, a sea that holds 1% of the worlds waters but concentrates 7% of all global microplastics, is estimated to be polluted by 570,000 tonnes of plastic waste a year. This is equivalent to over 50 Eiffel Towers’ weight of plastic debris being thrown into our sea each year. The annual leakage of plastic is projected to quadruple by 2050, under a business-as-usual scenario.

The scale of the problem requires urgent commitments and actions at a regional level, and from source to sea, to achieve the necessary long-term reduction of waste produced on land. In recent days, the UfM has endorsed the project, TouMaLi, which contributes to the reduction of waste flows into the sea caused by tourism while promoting circular economy solutions such as the reduction and reuse of unavoidable waste in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt.

The UfM-supported project, Plastic Busters, has been active since 2013 and aims to enhance the knowledge about the origins of marine plastics to provide policy recommendations to UfM countries while raising awareness among civil society. The project emphasizes the need to urgently tackle single-use plastics, which represent 8 out 10 plastic debris found in the Mediterranean. The project has analyzed 4 protected marine areas in the Mediterranean and 40 species, finding traces of these debris not only on the surface and seabed but also in the digestive systems of many aquatic organisms, from marine turtle species to whales and mollusks. Additionally, the project has created a digital platform for sharing data on marine litter across the Mediterranean. It has trained 250 professionals and individuals in marine litter management, involving 30 municipalities in a network of coastal cities against marine litter. It has also published reports with policy recommendations and good practices to improve marine litter management and governance. Currently, 50 civil society organisations are involved in beach clean-up campaigns.

UfM Secretary General, Nasser Kamel, highlights that fighting plastic pollution shall be at the centre of the political agenda in the region as ‘it kills aquatic wildlife, damages natural systems, and contaminates marine food chains. Since the Mediterranean is a closed sea, any environmental impact in the North has consequences for the South, and vice versa. The UfM firmly believes that effective reduction of marine litter in the Mediterranean can only be achieved through collective efforts and cooperation among all Mediterranean countries and civil society.’

UfM Deputy Secretary General for Water, Environment and Blue Economy, Almotaz Abadi, states: ‘The UfM operates on three levels to combat plastic litter and protect the Mediterranean. Firstly, as a political platform through its member states, which adopted two ambitious ministerial declarations on environment and climate action and on sustainable Blue Economy in 2021. Secondly, by promoting a Mediterranean policy dialogue to harmonize and strengthen environmental regulations and actions. And thirdly, by establishing operational partnerships as well as supporting and providing technical assistance to regional projects such as the Plastic Busters initiative or the TouMali project.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon