Ministry acknowledges Hadiyah’s role in serving pilgrims

Ministry acknowledges Hadiyah’s role in serving pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah praised the efforts of the Hajj and Mutamer’s Gift Charitable Association, also known as Hadiyah, in highlighting the role of the non-profit sector in serving pilgrims throughout the year. (SPA)
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Updated 25 January 2024
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Ministry acknowledges Hadiyah’s role in serving pilgrims

Ministry acknowledges Hadiyah’s role in serving pilgrims
  • The ministry commended the association’s active participation in the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition
  • The association also contributed to the launching of the “mobile air conditioner” initiative for pilgrims

MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, represented by the ministry’s Public Administration of Social Responsibility and Voluntary Work, praised the efforts of the Hajj and Mutamer’s Gift Charitable Association, also known as Hadiyah, in highlighting the role of the non-profit sector in serving pilgrims throughout the year.
The ministry commended the association’s active participation in the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, which included all governmental, charitable and private sectors operating in the Hajj and Umrah system.
Turki Al-Hetershi, Hadiyah’s executive director, said the association’s participation in the conference was reflected in highlighting the services and efforts of the non-profit sector to serve pilgrims and visitors, and expanding service points, which covered more than 200 points of contact with pilgrims.
Al-Hetershi said that the association also contributed to the launching of the “mobile air conditioner” initiative for pilgrims while performing their rituals, and signing agreements with 18 government, charitable and private entities for integration and cooperation purposes to upgrade the services provided to pilgrims.
The association also played a key role in visually documenting the role of the non-profit sector in the Hajj and Umrah system during the conference, he added.


Thousands in Lebanon benefit from KSrelief healthcare services

Thousands in Lebanon benefit from KSrelief healthcare services
Updated 10 January 2025
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Thousands in Lebanon benefit from KSrelief healthcare services

Thousands in Lebanon benefit from KSrelief healthcare services

RIYADH: A project by Saudi aid agency KSrelief to improve healthcare services for Syrian refugees and their host community in Bebnine, Akkar Governorate, has continued in Lebanon.

Some 2,689 patients were seen at the Akkar-Bebnine Health Care Center in December with 6,194 services provided under pharmacy, laboratory, nursing, community and psychological health programs.

Of the total number of patients, 68 percent were women and 51 percent were refugees, reported the Saudi Press Agency.


Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues aid work in new year

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues aid work in new year
Updated 10 January 2025
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues aid work in new year

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief continues aid work in new year
  • The work reflects Saudi Arabia's ongoing commitment through KSrelief to help those most in need

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued its humanitarian work at the start of 2025, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

In Syria, 892 families received food aid and health kits in the Afrin and Aleppo governorates of the war-torn country, benefiting 5,352 individuals.

The agency also distributed bags of flour, winter kits, and personal-care bags to 211 families in Syria’s Al-Rastan area, benefitting 968 individuals.

In Syria’s Rural Damascus governorate, KSrelief distributed bags of flour, food aid, personal-care bags, and shelter kits to 164 families.

In Pakistan, there were 2,821 food parcels, benefiting 18,638 people, distributed in the Bahawalnagar and Rahim Yar Khan areas of Punjab province, and the Hingol area in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

KSrelief also distributed 1,082 clothing vouchers to families in Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan’s Amman, Zarqa and Balqa governorates.


Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art to host ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition

Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art to host ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition
Updated 10 January 2025
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Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art to host ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition

Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art to host ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition
  • Exhibition is homage to renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai

The much-anticipated “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition will be held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art in JAX Diriyah from Jan. 15 to Feb. 8.

Held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, the exhibition, ratified by the Kingdom’s Museums Commission, will showcase the works of the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.

It will highlight the history and evolution of manga, and provide a perspective on how Hokusai’s classical illustrations have influenced modern visual arts, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

Hokusai published his first collection of art in 1814, featuring sketches of “daily life, landscapes and whimsical creatures,” according to a post on X by the museum.

The Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art aims to foster cultural exchange between local and international creators.

This article originally appeared on Arab News Japan


Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds

Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds
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Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds

Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds
  • Warning of high waves along the Kingdom’s coastlines

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is bracing itself for rainfall across most parts of the Kingdom over the next three days after the National Center for Meteorology issues warnings on Thursday.

In a weather bulletin, the NCM warned of downpours accompanied by winds of up to 60 kph, and the possibility of torrential rain and hail. High waves are expected along the nation’s coastlines.

The regions of Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, and Hail will have rainy conditions on Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, rain is expected in the Tabuk and Madinah regions; on Saturday and Sunday in the Eastern Province, Asir and Jazan; and on Saturday in Qassim.

For the Riyadh and Al-Baha regions, rain is expected from Friday to Sunday.

The NCM urged the public to stay updated on the weather conditions in the Kingdom by checking the daily reports on its website, the Anwaa application, or its social media accounts.


Saudi Falcons Club CEO and Kazakhstan ambassador discuss ways to boost cooperation

Saudi Falcons Club CEO and Kazakhstan ambassador discuss ways to boost cooperation
Updated 10 January 2025
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Saudi Falcons Club CEO and Kazakhstan ambassador discuss ways to boost cooperation

Saudi Falcons Club CEO and Kazakhstan ambassador discuss ways to boost cooperation

RIYADH: The CEO of the Saudi Falcons Club, Ahmed Al-Hababi, met Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Madiyar Menilbekov, in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss opportunities for cooperation and ways in which these might be enhanced to benefit mutual goals.

One of the topics was the Hadad Program, a leading initiative developed by the club with the aim of returning falcons to their natural habitats and saving the species from the threat of extinction.

Menilbekov praised the club for the important role it plays in enhancing falconry and preserving its cultural heritage.

The club said the meeting was part of its efforts to strengthen international partnerships in keeping with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification.