Deputy minister for industrial affairs visits Saudi Arabian Military Industries
His visit encompassed SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, SAMI Technology, SAMI Advanced Electronics and SAMI Composites
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Arab News
RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs, Khalil bin Salamah, visited Saudi Arabian Military Industries on Thursday.
He reviewed the latest military manufacturing technologies, as well as key products that have been developed or are currently under development, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He also inspected the maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities.
His visit encompassed SAMI Alsalam Aerospace Industries, SAMI Technology, SAMI Advanced Electronics and SAMI Composites.
These facilities contribute to the localization of defense industries in the Kingdom and enhance its capabilities in the military manufacturing sector.
Diverse topics discussed at Riyadh book fair workshops
Ali Kamakhi highlighted the profitability of newsletters, describing them as one of the simplest ways to generate high income
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Arab News
RIYADH: Workshops at the Riyadh International Book Fair covered such varied topics as newsletter creation, imagery, and biography writing.
“Creating a Successful Newsletter” saw Ali Kamakhi, the founder of business e-newsletter Jareed, talk about the importance of accompanying information and links. He highlighted the profitability of newsletters, describing them as one of the simplest ways to generate high income.
Kamakhi said the secret behind a great newsletter lay in establishing a direct relationship with the audience, achieving higher engagement, and lowering operational costs. He also identified two important ways to expand a newsletter’s reach — sponsorships and subscriptions.
A second workshop, “Aesthetic Imagery in Poetry and Music,” was presented by novelist Youssef Fadel. He addressed such topics as aesthetic imagery in melodies, the role and importance of literature, and tools for creating aesthetic images.
He explained how melody added an aesthetic dimension to words through sound effects that influence the listener, and that meter in poetry is the rhythm that gives the text musical control.
The Riyadh International Book Fair, organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, takes place at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center until Oct. 5.
Saudi Arabia intensifies Islamic education drive in Philippines
The session sparked lively discussions and inquiries from attendees eager to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings
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SPA
MANILA: In a move to strengthen Islamic education abroad, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched its second scientific course for qualifying imams and preachers in the Philippines.
The program, running on its second day, has drawn more than 160 participants from across the archipelago.
It is conducted by the Religious Attache at the Saudi Embassy in Manila and features prominent scholars such as Fahd Al-Fuhaid.
On the second day, Dr. Al-Fuhaid delivered an extensive lecture on monotheism, highlighting crucial doctrinal issues for preachers and speakers.
The session sparked lively discussions and inquiries from attendees eager to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings.
The second scientific course for qualifying preachers and imams is receiving wide interest and participation from across the Philippines.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt urge immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza amid Israeli escalation
During the call, both ministers expressed deep concern over the Israeli escalation in Lebanon
Updated 04 October 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister and his Egyptian counterpart held a phone conversation on Friday to discuss the deteriorating situation in Lebanon and the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Badr Abdelatty expressed deep concern over the Israeli escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing their countries' solidarity with the Lebanese people amidst the ongoing crisis, SPA added.
They stressed the need for the Lebanese state to fully exercise its authority and sovereignty over all its territories, with international support enabling it to manage the crisis effectively.
The ministers called upon the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take urgent action to facilitate an immediate and permanent ceasefire in both Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.
Highlighting the importance of regional stability, they reaffirmed the Kingdom and Egypt's commitment to continue coordinating efforts to address the challenges posed by the escalating violence in the Arab region.
The joint appeal for international intervention comes as tensions in Lebanon and Gaza reach new heights, with concerns growing over the humanitarian and security repercussions for the broader Middle East.
More German pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia, ambassador says
Envoy spoke at event to mark Unity Day, which celebrates reunification of East and West Germany on Oct. 3, 1990
Updated 04 October 2024
Lama Alhamawi
RIYADH: A growing number of German Muslims are undertaking pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia, Germany’s ambassador to the Kingdom said.
Speaking at an event to mark Unity Day, which celebrates the reunification of East and West Germany on Oct. 3, 1990, envoy Michael Kindsgrab told Arab News that Hajj and Umrah were two of the many areas in which Germany and Saudi Arabia were cooperating.
“That is just one example of how we can establish more people-to-people contact,” he said.
As well as marking the 34th anniversary of Unity Day, this year is the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Germany.
Speaking about his work and experiences in the Kingdom, Kindsgrab said: “It’s of course a big honor to be working as German ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Germany as a country is becoming more and more diverse. It is just the right moment to be here to explore new areas of cooperation.
ide the ambassador of Germany to Saudi Arabia Michael Kindsgrab. (AN Photo/Huda BashAttah)
“It has been the most interesting and exciting posting that I have had in my career and I really look forward to the next year. I also have to say I really enjoy life here, people are enormously nice and enormously interesting.”
The event at the German Embassy in Riyadh featured a variety of activities and booths showcasing German businesses in Saudi Arabia, including the Goethe-Institut and the German International School.
A military band provided entertainment with renditions of popular jazz, rock and pop songs.
On the importance of Unity Day, Kindsgrab said: “For me, the significance is that it was embedded in European unity, because together with German unity we achieved European unity which makes Germany a country at the heart of Europe surrounded by friends.”
Undersecretary of Riyadh Region Faisal Al-Sudairi was among the invited officials, diplomats and representatives of German-Saudi businesses at the embassy event.
Royal Saudi Air Force joins Sindh Shield 2024 exercise in Pakistan
Updated 04 October 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: The Royal Saudi Air Force has deployed to Pakistan for the multinational Shield of Sindh 2024 exercise.
The event, hosted at Mushaf Air Base, brings together air forces from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye in a comprehensive training scenario.
Lt. Gen. Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, commander of the RSAF, saw off the departure of the Saudi contingent from King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector.
Before takeoff, he conducted a thorough inspection of equipment and received detailed briefings on the operational readiness of flight crews, technical teams and support personnel. The Saudi contribution to the exercise is substantial, featuring a squadron of six Tornado aircraft.
Speaking about the exercise, he said: “Our participation in Shield of Sindh 2024 serves multiple objectives. It strengthens our bonds with Pakistan and other participating nations, while also providing a platform to demonstrate the exceptional capabilities and professionalism of the Royal Saudi Air Force, and allowing air and support crews to gain more combat experience in unconventional and electronic warfare environments.”
