Category: General

Riyadh: The Director General of General Department of Medical Services at the Ministry of Interior and Riyadh Security Forces Hospital Program, Major General Suleiman bin Abdulrahman Al-Dawood, has visited inpatients at Security Forces Hospital on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.

Major General Al-Dawood conveyed the greetings of the Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, to the inpatients, expressing his wishes for a speedy recovery for all.

On the other hand, Acting Director of Security Forces Hospital in Dammam Dr. Bishr Addas and Director of Patient Services at Security Forces Hospital in Makkah Mubarak bin Salman Al Majri have visited inpatients at the two hospitals and conveyed to them the greetings of the minister of interior on this occasion.

Three citizens were martyred, another got injured in landmine blast left behind by terrorists in Hama northern countryside.

A source at Hama Police Command told SANA reporter that a landmine, left behind by terrorists, went off in al-Zoughbeh village while the farmers were working on their farmlands, causing the martyrdom of three citizens and the serious injury of another.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Director of the United States Agency for International Development, Samantha Power, confirmed to the Foreign Relations Committee in the Senate and House of Representatives that Israel has imposed “significant restrictions that have delayed the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.”

‘Despite Israel’s commitment to the United States, there are still significant problems with access,’ Power said.

She stressed that “humanitarian relief organizations supported by the United States will continue to work with UNRWA, despite the ban imposed by Congress on funding the organization.”

‘The agency’s support is mandatory, and there is no way to replace it in the short term,’ she added

Source: Maan News Agency

National News Agency correspondent in Tyre reported that enemy warplanes flew in two batches over the southern airspace this afternoon, breaking the sound barrier.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the Iraqi doctor, Salman Al-Shukri, chief urologist in the Northwestern Federal District of Russia, the Medal of Friendship for Medical Sciences.

Doctor Al-Shukri, who is of Iraqi origin, said that he entered the field of medicine about 50 years ago, according to Russia Today.

He added: “In the city of Leningrad, I was the first to introduce the technique of video laparoscopic surgery to remove tumors of the bladder and prostate at that time. I also worked on removing the bladder and creating a new bladder from intestinal tissue.”

He confirmed that all of these operations were successful and had an excellent degree of performance.

He added: “I specialize in the field of removing kidney tumors and preserving the kidney organ if the tumor has not spread to the rest of the body, but only to the kidney.”

Regarding surgical operations, he said: ‘I performed ureter transplant operations in cases of ureteral obstruction, especially since I worked in this specialty for a
long time in Kuwait, and we treated there, in the modern way, many brothers from the Arab Republic of Egypt, especially those who suffered from schistosomiasis and ureteral obstruction.’

He continued: “In addition to urology, I had 47 of my students who obtained doctoral degrees, in addition to 11 doctors who obtained doctorates in medical sciences.”

He concluded in this regard: ‘I have a book of texts on urology for medical university students and graduates, and I have presented many scientific research and external communications in this field.’

Regarding his feeling after receiving the Russian ‘Friendship Medal’, Doctor Al-Shukri confirmed his wonderful feeling because it is an appreciation for the efforts and a source of pride for him.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Riyadh: The Transport General Authority (TGA) has conducted inspection tours on violators of passenger transport during Ramadan to curb the phenomenon of unlicensed transport at the Kingdom’s airports. The tours detected 2,194 violations and seized 1,217 vehicles, in addition to detecting 126 repeat violations.

TGA noted that the inspection campaign covered all major airports in the Kingdom. The percentage of violators at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah was 38%, at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was 30%, at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah was 15%, at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam was 12%, and at Taif International Airport was 5%.

The authority pointed out that its inspection campaigns aim to enhance passenger safety, organize the passenger transport sector, and encourage the use of licensed means of transportation approved by the authority to ensure a safe and reliable travel experience for all.

TGA reiterated its commitment to continui
ng operations to monitor all airports in the Kingdom, imposing financial fines of up to SAR5,000, and impounding the vehicle, with the violator incurring the cost of the impoundment, in order to curb the phenomenon of unlicensed transport and ensure the safety and security of passengers.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Palestinian Meteorological Department expects the weather on Friday to be generally clear and pleasant during the day, relatively cold to cold at night, especially over the mountainous areas, and temperatures will rise to become around their general annual average, and the winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate, and the sea Light wave height.

In the evening and night hours: The weather will be partly cloudy to clear, relatively cool to cold, especially over the mountainous areas, and the winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate speed, and the sea will have a light wave height.

Saturday 04/13/2024: The weather will be partly cloudy to clear and pleasant during the day and relatively cold to cool at night, especially over the mountainous areas. There will be no significant change in temperatures to remain around their general annual average, and the winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate, brisk at times, and the sea will be light. Wave height.

Sunday 04/14/2024: The weather will be
partly cloudy to clear and pleasant during the day and relatively cold to cool at night, especially over the mountainous areas. There will be no significant change in temperatures to remain around their general annual average, and the winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate, brisk at times, and the sea will be light. Wave height.

Monday 04/15/2024: The weather will be partly cloudy, there will be a slight drop in temperatures, and scattered showers of rain will fall, God willing, during the daylight hours, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms. The winds will be westerly to northwesterly, light to moderate, sometimes brisk, and the sea will be light to moderate in height. The wave.

The Meteorological Department warns citizens of the risk of reduced horizontal visibility as a result of fog formation during the late night and early morning hours

Source: Maan News Agency

National News Agency correspondent in Tyre reported that enemy warplanes flew in two batches over the southern airspace this afternoon, breaking the sound barrier.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

In an issued statement on Thursday, MP Hagop Terzian called on the parliamentary committees and relevant ministries to ‘address the danger and find appropriate solutions to the Airbnb issue and its organization.”

He said that out of hope for a promising and at least touristic holiday and summer season, and out of concern for the state’s imports and the protection of the hotel sector, the ministries of finance, economy and tourism are reminded to accord attention to this matter.

Terzian pointed to the impact of the parallel market in all sectors, in this case in the tourism sector, not to mention the security risk during these fragile circumstances that our capital, Beirut, and all regions are experiencing. He highlighted the need to increase imports to the state while protecting and revitalizing the tourism sector.

“The parliamentary committees and relevant ministries must address the danger and find appropriate solutions regarding the issue of Airbnb and its regulation,” Terzian concluded.

Source: Natio
nal News Agency – Lebanon

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announces the Inaugural Protected Areas Forum ”HIMA”, a groundbreaking event in the region dedicated to the conservation and preservation of natural habitats and wildlife. Under the patronage of Engineer AbdulRahman Al-Fadli, the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Wildlife (NCW), this forum organized by the National Center for Wildlife will be held in Riyadh from April 21-24, marking a significant milestone with both local and international participation.

The forum will feature a comprehensive agenda filled with panel discussions and presentations by renowned experts in the field of protected areas from around the globe. Attendees will include representatives from protected areas, educational

institutions, major projects, companies, and the non-profit sector, reflecting a growing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.

Dr. Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, emphasized that th
e organization of the “HIMA” forum stems from the Kingdom’s leading position in global environmental initiatives and closely aligns with NCW’s mandate as the

national authority for the wildlife sector. This initiative is part of a strategic plan to enhance the national system for protected areas, setting a clear direction for the Kingdom’s efforts to safeguard vital natural sites for biodiversity.

Dr. Qurban highlighted the Kingdom’s ambitious 30×30 initiative, aimed at protecting 30% of Saudi Arabia’s land and sea area by 2030. This initiative, announced during the Green Saudi Initiative, underscores the Kingdom’s dedication to

global biodiversity goals and environmental sustainability. The roadmap includes specific targets for the protection of land and marine areas by 2025 and 2030, demonstrating a proactive approach towards conservation.

The forum serves as a platform for global leaders in protected area management to exchange knowledge and best practices, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignmen
t with international standards.

Since its establishment in 2019, the National Center for Wildlife has been dedicated to implementing strategic plans to address the challenges facing wildlife and marine ecosystems. With a vision for flourishing and sustainable wildlife

and biodiversity, the NCW is committed to preserving environmental systems and enhancing community engagement to achieve long-term environmental sustainability and maximize societal and economic benefits.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

A number of citizens suffered from suffocation as a result of inhaling tear gas, during the occupation forces’ storming, at dawn today, of the areas of Al-Dhahr and Halara Al-Tahta in the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron.

Media activist in Beit Ummar, Muhammad Ayyad Awad, reported that the occupation soldiers raided dozens of citizens’ homes, searched them thoroughly, and detained the owners of these homes until the raid was completed.

Awad added, the occupation soldiers also climbed onto a number of rooftops and threw tear gas bombs between citizens’ homes, causing a number of citizens to suffer from suffocation

Source: Maan News Agency

National News Agency in Tyre reported that drones were flying at low altitude in the airspace of Tyre and its surroundings this morning.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon