HM King congratulates Sierra Leone President on Independence Day


His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, on his country’s Independence Day.

His Majesty the King extended his best wishes to the Sierra Leone president on the occasion, and wished the people of Sierra Leone further development and prosperity.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

The President of the Polytechnic University inspects the progress of the practical examination for human medicine students in the course of pediatrics and prematurity


In the context of the continuing interest in the level of education and practical training in the faculties of Palestine Polytechnic University, the President of the University, Dr. Mustafa Abu Al-Safa, made an inspection visit to the students of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, specializing in human medicine, during the final practical examination for the course of Pediatrics and Prematurity at the National Teaching Hospital. .

The visit aims to evaluate the quality of practical training and its compatibility with international standards, in addition to motivating students.

During the visit, Abu Al-Safa and the delegation accompanying him, including his deputies, the dean of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the heads of the college’s departments, were briefed on the educational and evaluation processes that sixth-year students undergo, as they approach the end of the academic education stage to become qualified doctors.

The university president stated that the university’s com
mitment to providing first-class medical education comes from our belief that our graduates will be on the front line of health care in Palestine. We see in these students not only a group of outstanding graduates, but a future generation carrying the torch of hope in providing distinguished medical services to the Palestinian community.

It is worth noting that the first batch of human medicine students at the university’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences is expected to graduate at the end of the current academic year, and they represent an important step in strengthening medical capabilities in the region.

The practical exams are equipped with the latest tools and technologies necessary to ensure a realistic and effective learning experience.

At the end of the visit, the University President, Dr. Abu Safa praised the efforts made by the teaching and administrative staff and praised the students’ commitment to education and academic achievement. He expressed his aspiration to see these students as s
pecialized doctors contributing to the development of the Palestinian health system.

Abu Al-Safa also praised the good efforts made by the medical and administrative staff at Al-Ahly Hospital, which constitute a living model of integrated work between national institutions towards the interest of students and enabling them to achieve academic, research and practical goals.

Source: Maan News Agency

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024


9:00 am Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut and its dependencies, Bishop Elias Audi, presides over the dawn prayer on the occasion of Palm Sunday, in St. George’s Cathedral in Nejmeh Square, and the Divine Mass at 10:00 am, and the first circumcision at 6:00 pm.

2:00 pm Gathering of domestic workers in the Beirut – Jisr al-Wati parking lot, at the invitation of ‘KAFA’ organization, to talk about their stories ‘in audio and video’, on the occasion of Labor Day.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates President of Tanzania on Union Day


Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania on the anniversary of her country’s Union Day.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president constant good health and happiness and the government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania steady progress and prosperity.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Yemeni Counterpart


Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah yesterday met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen Dr. Shaya Mohsin Zindani.

At the outset of the meeting, the Saudi Foreign Minister offered his congratulations to Dr. Zindani for his recent appointment as Yemen’s foreign minister, wishing him all success in his new position. The two ministers reviewed the aspects of bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in various fields along with discussing issues of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Bahrain Comic Con 2024 kicks off


Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the fifth edition of the Bahrain Comic Con kicked off today at the Bahrain International Circuit.

HH Shaikh Khalid’s sons, HH Shaikh Faisal bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and HH Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa opened the Bahrain Comic Con 2024, in the presence of senior guests and invitees.

While touring the event, Their Highnesses were briefed about the most prominent activities, including various comic books, films, television programmes and games.

With a distinguished array of activities, and in the presence of guests and celebrities from around the world, the event offers the attendees a unique and unforgettable experience.

Bahrain Comic Con 2024 offers the attendees the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including exploring the designated
shopping area, viewing the artists’ exhibition, competing in the e-gaming hall, enjoying shows in the cinema hall, indulging in delicious food at the food festival, and engaging in Q and A sessions and autograph signings with all celebrities, providing fans the chance to meet their favourite stars.

The two-day Bahrain Comic Con is a major event that promotes the kingdom globally, as it attracts an elite of celebrities, offers a variety of activities, and draws a large number of visitors.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

An emergency session of the Endowments Council regarding the violation of Al-Aqsa under the pretext of holidays


Ma’an – The Council of Endowments, Affairs and Islamic Holy Sites held an urgent meeting today, Thursday, to examine the bitter reality that the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque is suffering from, including the growth and encroachment of extremist groups in their incursions into the courtyards of the Blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and desecration of it under the pretext of religious holidays, and the occupation authorities’ persistence in planning this behavior based on imposing The facts are based on the logic of force, and within the dimensions of a replacement narrative that ignores the facts of our Islamic and Arab history in the city of Jerusalem and the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, which spares no effort in canceling and obliterating them.

The Council of Endowments, Affairs and Islamic Holy Sites in Jerusalem confirmed its growing fears of the state of official Arab and Islamic negligence and helplessness regarding the issue of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, which extremist groups translated by organizing central and massive i
ncursions into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque, in conjunction with preventing masses of Muslim worshipers from entering their mosque in light of the spectacle. Bloody, it cannot be separated from the general picture and the reality of the situation throughout the occupied territories.

The Endowments Council appreciated the unity of the Palestinian people around the issue of their sanctities, to which they gave dearly and preciously, and never hesitated to affirm their presence in preserving, uplifting and reconstructing them, generation after generation.

The Endowments Council called on all the Palestinian people, wherever they are located, to intensify their presence and support in their blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Endowments Council appealed to the Hashemite custodian of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Al-Quds Al-Sharif to mobilize the international community and call on the governments of the Islamic and Arab world to activate their available capabilities and do their duty in order to prevent
this absurdity and reject these unfair policies against one of the most important Muslim mosques linked to the Muslim faith, which must not be tolerated. And ignoring it so that the tragedy that occurred in the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, which was left alone without help or support, would not be repeated.

Source: Maan News Agency

SECURITY UPDATE: ENEMY AIRCRAFT RAIDS THE CENTER OF KFAR KILA, TWO MARTYRS IN ISRAELI ENEMY DRONE STRIKE ON VEHICLE ON MAIDOUN-SRAIRA ROAD


National News Agency correspondent in Marjeyoun reported that enemy aircraft raided the center of the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila.

The enemy’s air raid on Kfar Kila targeted a house in the town and completely destroyed it.

Additionally, NNA correspondent in west Beqa reported that two martyrs fell in an Israeli enemy drone strike that targeted their car on the Maidoun-Sraira road.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

A child died after falling into a pool of water in Kirkuk

A medical source in Kirkuk Governorate announced that a child in primary school died after falling into a pool of water south of Kirkuk Governorate.

The source said, ‘The child (Al-Farouq Omar Ahmed), born in 2015, is a primary school student and lives in Al-Sayadah apartment complex south of Kirkuk. He died by drowning after falling into a pool of water near his house, where he was playing with a group of his friends. He went down to the pool and tried to swim in it, but he could not.’ He could not get out of it, which led to his drowning.’

He explained that “the parents took the child’s body out of the pool and then transferred it to the Forensic Medicine Department

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

HRH Crown Prince Congratulates President of Tanzania on Union Day


His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania on the anniversary of her country’s Union Day.

HRH the Crown Prince wished the president constant good health and happiness and the government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania steady progress and prosperity.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Council of Senior Scholars: Not Permissible to Perform Hajj without Permit, and Whoever Cannot Obtain Permit is Considered Unable to Do So


The Council of Senior Scholars has confirmed that obtaining a Hajj permit is obligatory according to Sharia law, which seeks to promote and enhance the interests of individuals and the community while preventing harm and evil. The council emphasized that going for Hajj without obtaining a permit is not permissible, and those who do so are committing a sin.

The council’s statement was issued today following a presentation by representatives of the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. They highlighted the challenges and risks associated with failing to comply with the permit requirement.

The council’s statement notes that government agencies responsible for organizing the Hajj season develop a comprehensive plan based on authorized numbers that cover all aspects, including security, health, accommodation, catering, and other services. The more the number of pilgrims is consistent with the auth
orized figures, the better the service quality and the lower the risk of harm, it said.

This includes preventing situations such as sleeping on the roads, which can impede their movement and transportation and may lead to casualties due to overcrowding.

Source: Saudi Press Agency