RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has launched a newly developed email module to monitor cases of infectious diseases detected in blood banks.
The move is part of an initiative to report infectious diseases following the successful pilot phase that was adopted by four central blood banks in Riyadh, Sharqia, Makkah and Taif.
The aim of the initiative is to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases among different blood banks in all sectors and accelerate the process of taking appropriate preventive measures.
The ‘Fortress Program’ is an integrated electronic system to control diseases and epidemics, and it is intended to monitor infectious and epidemiological diseases electronically through the Internet and to develop control mechanisms.
It also aims to electronically follow-up on basic vaccinations, standardize processes, models and health reports throughout the Kingdom, as well as reducing discrepancies in monitoring diseases between various areas and health facilities.
The program will provide health workers and decision-makers with timely and accurate information that enables them to offer the best health services.
Saudi health ministry launches electronic program to monitor infectious diseases in blood banks
Saudi health ministry launches electronic program to monitor infectious diseases in blood banks
Saterah Al-Harisi Museum in Jazan preserves centuries of heritage
Riyadh: Museums serve as windows to a nation’s cultural heritage, connecting generations and transporting visitors to the times and worlds that shaped civilizations and identities.
In Saudi Arabia, museums stand as inspiring landmarks that highlight the country’s tourism and cultural potential, while also fostering social cohesion among its diverse population.
Throughout the Kingdom, a range of museums showcase the cultural treasures found in various regions. One such place is Saterah Al-Harisi Museum, named after the woman who established it in the Al-Dayer governorate of Jazan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saterah’s lifelong passion for heritage and craftsmanship has led her to embrace traditional crafts as both a hobby and a profession. In an era where many traditional trades are disappearing, she is dedicated to preserving a range of crafts through her museum.
The museum houses a collection of works that showcase the art of leather crafting and tanning, alongside artifacts dating back more than 150 years. These artifacts serve as a testament to the significant role women played in the mountainous region of Jazan and their involvement in many aspects of life.
The museum also features traditional ornaments and accessories, including jewelry, prayer beads — as well as decorative items for homes and cars.
Saterah said that her private museum is home to 2,000 pieces crafted from leather and palm fronds. Among the items on display are agricultural tools, cooking pots, measuring tools, traditional clothing and antique women’s jewelry.
The museum also showcases a range of tools used in coffee harvesting, roasting and preparation, along with wooden utensils.
Saterah’s passion for handicrafts and expertise in embroidery, tanning and leatherwork have fueled her dedication to establishing her museum and collecting historical artifacts. Her collection, a significant treasure trove, holds great historical value, SPA reported.
Madinah governor inaugurates Al-Safiyyah Museum and Park
RIYADH: Prince Salman bin Sultan, Madinah governor and chairman of the Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA), inaugurated the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park in the presence of Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, deputy governor of Madinah and deputy chairman of the authority.
The project was built on an area exceeding 4,400 square meters in the southern central area, to enrich and deepen the cultural experience of the visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque.
During the opening ceremony, Prince Salman bin Sultan was briefed on the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park’s facilities. He viewed the cultural garden and waterways and listened to an explanation about the exhibition and museum area, in addition to the areas of shops, restaurants, cafes and other recreational services.
He inspected the Story of Creation Museum, which offers an integrated presentation on the story of creation from the beginning of the universe using audiovisual technologies, through the stories of the prophets and messengers. The museum relies on the narrative cognition that visitors experience inside the museum. Prince bin Sultan also saw a range of museum exhibits and rare collections.
The ceremony began with the playing of the royal anthem and the reciting of verses from the Holy Qur’an, then the attendees watched an introductory film about the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park’s project. Following that, Fahad Albulihshi, CEO of the authority, delivered the opening speech, in which he emphasized that the project is one of the distinctive development projects that will contribute to enriching and deepening the cultural and knowledge experience of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. It will improve the residents of Madinah’s quality of life, as part of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, thus showing the civilized image that the Saudi government reflects in serving the two holy mosques and their visitors.
Albulihshi indicated that the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park represents a new source of civilization and knowledge and a distinctive mark in the history of Madinah. The land was developed in partnership with the private sector, to make it an attractive tourist destination enhanced with cultural, recreational and commercial elements for the visitors to the Prophet's Mosque, in an environment inspired by Madinah’s urban identity.
At the end of the opening ceremony, Madinah gov. received a commemorative gift on this occasion; a Qur'anic panel written in Thuluth script dating to more than 130 years.
The Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park comes within the framework of the efforts of the Madinah Region Development Authority, in complementarity with Samaya Investment and its partners in the private sector, to enrich and deepen the cultural and religious experience of the visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. This comes as part of the projects to rehabilitate and activate Islamic history sites and destinations, to provide exceptional services and enhance their historical dimension and cultural value, in accordance with the highest standards, thus reflecting the aspirations of the leadership within the objectives of the ambitious Saudi vision.
Madinah governor inaugurates Al-Safiyyah Museum and Park
RIYADH: Prince Salman bin Sultan, Madinah governor and chairman of the Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA), inaugurated the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park in the presence of Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, deputy governor of Madinah and deputy chairman of the authority.
The project was built on an area exceeding 4,400 square meters in the southern central area, to enrich and deepen the cultural experience of the visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque.
During the opening ceremony, Prince Salman bin Sultan was briefed on the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park’s facilities. He viewed the cultural garden and waterways and listened to an explanation about the exhibition and museum area, in addition to the areas of shops, restaurants, cafes and other recreational services.
He inspected the Story of Creation Museum, which offers an integrated presentation on the story of creation from the beginning of the universe using audiovisual technologies, through the stories of the prophets and messengers. The museum relies on the narrative cognition that visitors experience inside the museum. Prince bin Sultan also saw a range of museum exhibits and rare collections.
The ceremony began with the playing of the royal anthem and the reciting of verses from the Holy Qur’an, then the attendees watched an introductory film about the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park’s project. Following that, Fahad Albulihshi, CEO of the authority, delivered the opening speech, in which he emphasized that the project is one of the distinctive development projects that will contribute to enriching and deepening the cultural and knowledge experience of visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. It will improve the residents of Madinah’s quality of life, as part of the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, thus showing the civilized image that the Saudi government reflects in serving the two holy mosques and their visitors.
Albulihshi indicated that the Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park represents a new source of civilization and knowledge and a distinctive mark in the history of Madinah. The land was developed in partnership with the private sector, to make it an attractive tourist destination enhanced with cultural, recreational and commercial elements for the visitors to the Prophet's Mosque, in an environment inspired by Madinah’s urban identity.
At the end of the opening ceremony, Madinah gov. received a commemorative gift on this occasion; a Qur'anic panel written in Thuluth script dating to more than 130 years.
The Al-Safiyyah Museum & Park comes within the framework of the efforts of the Madinah Region Development Authority, in complementarity with Samaya Investment and its partners in the private sector, to enrich and deepen the cultural and religious experience of the visitors to the Prophet's Mosque. This comes as part of the projects to rehabilitate and activate Islamic history sites and destinations, to provide exceptional services and enhance their historical dimension and cultural value, in accordance with the highest standards, thus reflecting the aspirations of the leadership within the objectives of the ambitious Saudi vision.
KSrelief launches donation initiative to support vulnerable people
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has launched an initiative called “Our Goodness Has No Borders” to support vulnerable people around the world until the end of Ramadan.
The campaign aims to aid with drilling wells, sponsoring orphans, eye operations, shelter, food for children and mothers, winter and Eid clothing, open-heart and specialized surgeries, and medical devices, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
These programs will be run worldwide including in Gaza and Sudan.
Donors can send support via text message to the number 5565, through the Sahem application available on the App Store and Google Play, or directly to KSrelief’s bank accounts.
Since its inauguration, KSrelief has set up 2,829 aid projects in 98 countries, worth over $6 billion.
These projects have included the provision of food, education, healthcare, water, sanitation and shelter.
KSrelief has helped millions of vulnerable and needy individuals across the world, regardless of ethnicity or faith.
Saudi Arabia urges action on Gaza crisis at UNESCO meeting
- Envoy affirms Kingdom’s commitment to education and cultural exchange
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has urged UNESCO to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The appeal was made by Fahd bin Mayouf Al-Ruwaili, the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to France and the Principality of Monaco and permanent representative of the Kingdom to UNESCO.
Al-Ruwaili led the Kingdom’s delegation at the 219th session of UNESCO’s executive board meeting in Paris, which ends on March 27, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Kingdom’s delegation took part in the opening session, with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and other national bodies participating.
In his speech, Al-Ruwaili highlighted Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts, in collaboration with its partners in the region and worldwide, to find a solution to the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
He said Israel should be stopped from carrying out military operations in Gaza, which were in violation of international law.
Meanwhile, Al-Ruwaili commended the ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and UNESCO.
He highlighted the exhibition held at the UNESCO headquarters, titled “The Earthen Testaments,” on Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. The exhibition showcased the heritage of Diriyah, including the At-Turaif district listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 2010.
Al-Ruwaili also highlighted the projects by Saudi Arabia and UNESCO, valued at $10 million, to preserve cultural heritage through the Fund-in-Trust Agreement. The projects aim to achieve synergies across six culture conventions of UNESCO.
He said the Kingdom took the initiative to position culture on the G20 agenda during its presidency in 2020, and thanked countries that continued to back this approach.
Al-Ruwaili said three Saudi Arabia cities have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, bringing the total to five.
In addition, the Kingdom joined the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goal 4 High-Level Steering Committee, as well as the subcommittee concerned with data and monitoring.
Al-Ruwaili thanked the nations that supported the Kingdom’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, and said Saudi Arabia aims to have an event that enhances international cooperation on all fronts.