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黑料社区 intensifies Islamic education drive in Philippines

Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the Religious Attache at the Saudi Embassy in Manila, conducted the seminar. (SPA)
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Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the Religious Attache at the Saudi Embassy in Manila, conducted the seminar. (SPA)
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Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the Religious Attache at the Saudi Embassy in Manila, conducted the seminar. (SPA)
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Updated 04 October 2024

黑料社区 intensifies Islamic education drive in Philippines

Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the Religious Attache at the Saudi Embassy in Manila, conducted the seminar. (SPA)
  • The session sparked lively discussions and inquiries from attendees eager to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings

MANILA: In a move to strengthen Islamic education abroad, 黑料社区鈥檚 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.


Training program promotes smart farming practices听

Training program promotes smart farming practices听
Updated 26 August 2025

Training program promotes smart farming practices听

Training program promotes smart farming practices听
  • Participants are learning about advanced systems for climate control, smart irrigation, crop monitoring, and energy-saving solutions

Riyadh: The National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture, known as Estidamah, and NEOM food company Topian have been running their second greenhouse management training program in Riyadh.

The program, which began on Aug. 24 and ends on Thursday, aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices by providing comprehensive training in the management and operation of climate-controlled greenhouses.

Participants are learning about advanced systems for climate control, smart irrigation, crop monitoring, and energy-saving solutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

The curriculum also addresses key challenges such as water scarcity, soil health, and biodiversity conservation, the SPA added. 

This initiative is a part of Estidamah鈥檚 knowledge-transfer program, which seeks to improve farming efficiency and enhance food security. This is in line with the objectives of the country鈥檚 National Agriculture Strategy.


Yanbu fisheries support program boosts efficiency

Yanbu fisheries support program boosts efficiency
Updated 26 August 2025

Yanbu fisheries support program boosts efficiency

Yanbu fisheries support program boosts efficiency

RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture鈥檚 Yanbu office, in cooperation with Reef National Foundation, delivered 65 marine engines to fishermen in the governorate, along with around 1,234 tools and pieces of equipment for boat outfitting.

The initiative is part of support programs for small-scale fishermen to strengthen the fisheries sector, ensure sustainable marine resources, and contribute to the ministry鈥檚 strategic goals.

The programs also included training and qualification for 580 beneficiaries to improve efficiency in all fishing processes, ensuring the highest quality products reach consumers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Earlier, the office provided about 17 preservation and refrigeration vehicles and 40 fishing boats under the localization of the fishing profession initiative, in cooperation with the Yanbu Cooperative Society for Fishermen.

The initiative鈥檚 fishing boats generated sales exceeding SR697,000 ($186,000) through more than 2,700 fishing trips, the SPA reported.


Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for OIC stance on Gaza, urges urgent global action

Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for OIC stance on Gaza, urges urgent global action
Updated 26 August 2025

Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for OIC stance on Gaza, urges urgent global action

Saudi cabinet reaffirms support for OIC stance on Gaza, urges urgent global action
  • The ministers also reviewed the outcomes of recent high-level engagements, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman鈥檚 meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

JEDDAH: The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired on Tuesday by King Salman, affirmed its support for the outcomes of the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation鈥檚 Council of Foreign Ministers, held in Jeddah to address Israel鈥檚 ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people.

In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the cabinet reiterated the Kingdom鈥檚 call on the international community, particularly the permanent members of the UN Security Council, to urgently intervene to end the violence and protect civilians.

The ministers also reviewed the outcomes of recent high-level engagements, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman鈥檚 meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The session further discussed a message King Salman received from President El-Sisi regarding bilateral relations between Riyadh and Cairo.


黑料社区 denounces Israeli incursion into Syrian territories

黑料社区 denounces Israeli incursion into Syrian territories
Updated 26 August 2025

黑料社区 denounces Israeli incursion into Syrian territories

黑料社区 denounces Israeli incursion into Syrian territories
  • Syria says Israel takes some territory around Mount Hermon despite talks
  • An Israeli military spokesperson said troops carried out a routine operational activity in an area of southern Syria

黑料社区 strongly condemned Israeli incursions inside the Syrian border, it was announced on Tuesday, calling them 鈥渁 flagrant violation of the sovereignty鈥 of Syria. 

A statement from the Saudi Foreign Ministry said: 鈥淭he Kingdom of 黑料社区 expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the continuation of Israeli violations, its incursion into Syrian territories, and its interference in its internal affairs.鈥

It added the act was 鈥渁 flagrant violation of the sovereignty鈥 of Syria and international law and also violated 鈥渢he disengagement agreement signed between Syria and Israel in 1974, which comes amid the tension in the situation in the Sweida Governorate.鈥

 

Syria said on Monday that Israel had sent 60 soldiers to take control of an area inside the border around Mount Hermon. The Syrian government said the operation violated its sovereignty and posed a further threat to regional security.

鈥淭his dangerous escalation is considered a direct threat to regional peace and security,鈥 said a statement from Syria鈥檚 foreign ministry.

A spokesman for the Israeli military said troops carried out routine operational activity in an area of southern Syria but did not operate in Beit Jinn, an area close to the border with Lebanon and near Mount Hermon.

Monday's incident took place near a strategic hilltop overlooking Beit Jinn, according to the Syrian ministry. It was also reported that Israel arrested six Syrians there.

The incident comes as the two countries engage in US-mediated talks on de-escalating their conflict in southern Syria. Damascus hopes to reach a security arrangement that could eventually pave the way for broader political talks.

 


Global symposium charts future of digital regulation

Global symposium charts future of digital regulation
Updated 26 August 2025

Global symposium charts future of digital regulation

Global symposium charts future of digital regulation
  • GSR25 will close with a resolution outlining regulatory principles for the post-digital era

RIYADH: The Global Symposium for Regulators opens in Riyadh next week, bringing together delegates from more than 190 countries to discuss the future of digital regulation.

With the theme 鈥淩egulation for Sustainable Digital Development,鈥 the event is being hosted by 黑料社区鈥檚 Communications, Space and Technology Commission with the UN International Telecommunication Union. It will address topics including artificial intelligence, sixth-generation networks and the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems. 

Officials say the symposium marks a milestone in shaping global digital governance, stressing the role of regulators in driving innovation, protecting consumers, and closing the digital divide while advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

It comes as 黑料社区 aims to become a global digital leader following its appointment to the UN鈥檚 ITU digital regulation network board. Internet use in the Kingdom reached 99 percent in 2024.

GSR25 will close with a resolution outlining regulatory principles for the post-digital era, based on participants鈥 insights and session recommendations.