The following three days — Sunday, Monday and Tuesday — are the days of Tashreeq, on which the pilgrims will throw seven stones on each of the small, medium and big Jamarat
Updated 08 July 2022
MOHAMMED AL-KINANI
ARAFAT: About a million worshippers have begun moving back to Mina through Muzdalifah in preparation for the final stages of their Hajj after earlier converging to witness the Arafat sermon, the most important ritual.
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A few minutes after sunset, the pilgrims began moving to the open but rocky plains of Muzdalifah, where they will pray the Maghrib and Isha and collect pebbles for the stoning of the devil ritual at Jamrat Al-Aqabah on Saturday, which is the first day of Eid Al-Adha and the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah.
The following three days — Sunday, Monday and Tuesday — are the days of Tashreeq, on which the pilgrims will throw seven stones on each of the small, medium and big Jamarat.
Ambulances are accompanying the bus caravans on their way to Muzdalifah, while security patrols are enforcing intervals between the vehicles to ensure a smooth traffic flow.
Some pilgrims are traveling on foot via the 25-km walkway that connects Arafat with Mina through Muzdalifah, and is the longest of its kind in the world.
Graduation of logistics academy trainees celebrated
Ceremony, held under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, also featured the inauguration of two new branches of the academy
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RIYADH: The Saudi Logistics Academy in Riyadh recently celebrated the graduation of more than 490 trainees from various programs.
The ceremony, held under the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, also featured the inauguration of two new branches of the academy in Jeddah and the Eastern Province, and the signing of five agreements with the private sector for training and rehabilitation in the academy.
Moreover, the academy received the final institutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, in the presence of ministers, deputies and representatives of logistics companies.
The academy clarified that it granted the entry-level employment associate diploma to 435 trainees in eight training specialities.
This includes supply chain and logistics management, marketing and customer service, shipping brokerage, warehouse management, customs clearance, port operations, procurement, e-commerce, and last-mile delivery.
Deputy governor of Qassim launches ‘World No Smoking Day’ events
Events were organized by the anti-smoking association Tadarak
Updated 25 min 55 sec ago
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BURAIDAH: Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, deputy governor of the Al-Qassim region, launched the “World No Smoking Day” events on Thursday.
Organized by Tadarak, an anti-smoking association, the events were launched during a visit by Ayman Al-Raqiba, director general at the Health Ministry in Qassim, to the deputy governor’s office.
During the meeting, Prince Fahd was briefed on the association’s awareness efforts in collaboration with health authorities. These efforts include high-quality programs focused on smoking prevention, treatment and education, aimed at enhancing quality of life and aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Opportunities and potential abound in Saudi Arabia, says US media trainer
Former White House correspondent launches communication program for high schools
Updated 37 min 43 sec ago
HUSSAM AL-MAYMAN
RIYADH: Former White House correspondent Bill Connor has praised the opportunities and potential available for media training in Saudi Arabia.
A seasoned media professional with more than 20 years of experience, the CEO of Three Media Consultancy appeared on episode two of the latest season of The Mayman Show, where he announced his latest project — working with the next generation of aspiring media professionals to hone their presentation skills.
In partnership with Spacetoon, a pan-Arab, free-to-air television channel specializing in animation and children’s programs, Connor has created Smart Speakers for the Spacetoon Education division.
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“We are going to launch — I don’t know when the show is going to air — but we are launching it in May 2025, around the same time as you and I are talking right now,” he said.
The program is for high school teachers and students, teaching them to communicate effectively and confidently at school, in life and, eventually, in their chosen careers.
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“So it’s going to be spacetoon.edu.com, as a matter of fact the website is open right now. you can look at it. We think it will be pretty beneficial for teachers and for students as well,” Connor said.
Connor has helped countless people around the world to master the art of presenting, making speeches and giving media interviews, including government officials and high-level corporate figures within the Kingdom.
Aside from spending quality time with his family, since stepping aside as a White House correspondent, Connor said his favorite thing was to travel to Saudi Arabia to help professionals hone their skills.
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It all began with a chance meeting in the US with Saudi media professional Ahmed Al-Amri, he recalled.
“In 2012 I was at a conference in Washington D.C. Ahmad walked up to me and introduced himself and he said, would you be interested in coming to Jeddah to work with my CEO and the executive team at my corporation? I said, that sounds fascinating, I would love to do that.”
Connor’s training approach focuses on creating real-life situations to show people how to be disciplined, colorful and charismatic in their communication. He also teaches them how to break free of some traditional conventions often practiced when delivering a speech or presentation, during interviews, or while handling difficult situations and questions.
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“So many people in leadership think that because they’re talking about something that’s really important, whether that is Vision 2030 or their own business or whatever it happens to be … that they have to be very serious,” he said, adding the secret of his training methods was to build skills beyond conveying a message: “It’s about figuring out how to tell your story credibly while still dealing with some questions that you might not want to deal with.”
When asked how he thought the current US administration was handling matters, including providing timely and accurate information about presidential events, making public statements and barring major media outlets from press briefings, he said: “Every presidency is different. The media strategy of every president is different. I will say President (Donald) Trump’s strategy is totally different from every other president that came before him. And that obviously presents a lot of challenges for journalists. But by and large, journalists work really hard and they’re trying to do the right thing.”
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Connor has traveled to Saudi Arabia every six weeks or so for the past 13 years, visiting around 70 times.
He said he appreciated the work opportunities available to him in the Kingdom, which allowed him to work with “extraordinary” professionals and enjoy warm friendships.
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He added his journalistic approach to media training had been well received.
“My style, which I suppose is a very American kind of style, has really been embraced here. I mean they keep asking me back. So I think the clients are reasonably happy,” he said.
Second group of King Salman pilgrim program beneficiaries arrives in Saudi Arabia
1,053 Hajj pilgrims from 76 countries were welcomed to the Kingdom with roses and refreshments.
Updated 48 min 49 sec ago
Arab News
RIYADH: The second group of beneficiaries of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit for this year has arrived in the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
1,053 Hajj pilgrims from 76 countries were welcomed to the Kingdom with roses and refreshments.
The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh said hosting the pilgrims highlights the leadership’s keenness to care for Muslims around the world and to present a civilized model of warm welcome, generous hospitality, and comprehensive organization.
He emphasized that the ministry is working according to an integrated vision that addresses the smallest details, through an advanced field work system that aims to provide the utmost comfort to the program’s guests, from the moment they arrive until the completion of their rituals.
This will be achieved through quality services that include luxurious accommodation, comprehensive catering, facilitated transportation, comprehensive healthcare, and educational and enrichment programs that enhance the guests’ experience of their pilgrimage journey, the minister said.
The minister added that the program clearly embodies the comprehensive development achieved by the Kingdom in managing Hajj affairs and the advanced capabilities and accumulated expertise it possesses, which allow it to provide the best services to pilgrims.
Saudi personnel and international experts are implementing the project and working with Yemeni teams trained to remove all types of mines
Work aims to eliminate the threat of mines and protect the lives of innocent people from the dangers they pose
Updated 29 May 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has extended by one year its contract for the Masam Project to clear mines in Yemen.
Saudi personnel and international experts are implementing the project and working with Yemeni teams trained to remove all types of mines planted in the country.
The work aims to eliminate the threat of mines and protect the lives of innocent people from the dangers they pose. In addition, the project also focuses on training and capacity-building activities for Yemenis in land mine clearance.
Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and supervisor general at KSrelief, said: “The renewal of this contract with the implementing partner reflects the center’s sense of humanitarian responsibility toward our brothers in Yemen, given the critical importance of this unique project in completing the clearance of Yemeni territory from mines that were planted in an unprecedentedly indiscriminate manner.
“These mines, deployed in various forms and camouflaged in locations targeting unarmed civilians, have caused permanent injuries, lifelong disabilities and numerous casualties among women, children and the elderly, and other acts that pose a threat to security and life.”
He noted that the project has removed 495,855 mines and various shells to date.