Day: June 2, 2023

The 13th Conference of Arab Ministers of Education called on Arab countries to nominate their students to participate in the “Gifted Arabs” initiative organized by King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba” in cooperation with the Arab League Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization “ALECSO”.

This announcement came at the conclusion of the conference, which was held in Rabat from 29-30 May 2023 under the auspices of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, organized by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports, in cooperation with the National Committee for Education, Science, and Culture, and in partnership with ALECSO under the slogan “Future of Education in the Arab World in the Digital Transformation Era.”

The Secretary-General of the Mawhiba Foundation, Dr. Amal bint Abdullah Al-Hazzaa, said the Kingdom’s initiative, “Gifted Arabs”, has been very successful and focuses on investing in young Arab energies of gifted and creative people, which leads to nurturing and captivating gifted Arabs and creative people and providing them with an appropriate environment to benefit from their qualitative capabilities and empowering them to lead change and create the future.

Director General of Mawhiba’s Center of Excellence, Dr. Khaled Al-Sharif, thanked the organizers in Morocco and the ministers for their interest in the “Gifted Arabs” initiative, which was launched in 2021, stressing the need to invest in education in general, and programs to explore and nurture gifted and creative people, in particular, to achieve outstanding education for all according to their abilities.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of the Republic of Italy on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, expressed his best congratulations and sincere wishes of good health and happiness to His Excellency and further progress and prosperity for the Republic of Italy’s government and friendly people.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, received today, Friday, a delegation of tribal sheikhs and notables of Al-Diwaniyah Governorate.

Al-Sudani listened to a presentation on the social and living conditions of the people of the governorate, and the most important service problems they face.

During the meeting, Al-Sudani stressed the importance of the role played by the clan as a social entity that promotes civil peace and supports state agencies to perform duties, provide services, and meet the aspirations of citizens.

The Prime Minister indicated that the government has placed on the top of its priorities the advancement of the economic and living conditions, and that this matter has begun to become clear by going towards strategic projects that alleviate crises and provide job opportunities, referring to the work of the service and engineering effort that included the Diwaniyah governorate and other governorates in order to provide services in unserved areas.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that its Minister Fuad Hussein will attend the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, representing the government.

Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahhaf said in a statement, “Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein will attend tomorrow the inauguration ceremony of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,” representing the government of the Republic of Iraq.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

A security source revealed the details of the air strike in Hamrin Basin, northeast of Baquba. Diyala Governorate Center.

He told the correspondent of the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) that the air strike targeted a secret hideout of an ISIS cell after monitoring the movements of its members and determining their hiding place by intelligence monitoring in Hamrin Basin, northeast of Baquba.

He added that the air operation resulted in the killing of 5 terrorists, including a leader within the Hamrin axis in ISIS, nicknamed Abu Mustafa.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

A number of government department employees demonstrated in Basra, today, Friday, to demand an amendment to the salary scale.

During the demonstration, they demanded justice for the segment of employees, not marginalizing them, and giving them their entitlement.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Equal Opportunities Committee at the Ministry of Social Development convened for its second meeting to discuss plans set out for 2023.

Assistant Undersecretary for Community Development Unas Mohammed Al Majid chaired the session, stressing the importance of reinforcing the principles of equal opportunities.

She noted the drive to integrate women’s needs which contributes to achieving gender balance through strategies and initiatives.

She highlighted the importance of building the capacities of civil society institutions and supporting institution work to further integrate women’s needs.

Al-Majed pointed out the importance of reviewing the committee’s plans and initiatives, to deliver the goals set out, and meet the indicators of the national report, in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Women.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Higher Education Council (HEC) Secretary-General Dr. Diana Al Johromi received a delegation from Gulf University, led by Board of Trustees’ Chair, Dr. Mona Rashid Al Zayani.

During the meeting, Dr. Al Johromi commended the role of higher education institutions in supporting competences and meeting labour market requirements.

The delegation congratulated Dr. Al Johromi on the issuance of the Royal Decree appointing her as HEC Secretary-General, praising the council board of trustees’ support to higher education institutions.

Source: Bahrain News Agency