In the backdrop of the stunning At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, the season opener for the 2022 FIA Formula E saw the young men and women of Diriyah stand with pride, welcoming racers to the Diriyah Street circuit. In what turned out to be a dazzler in the desert, 22 young locals were chosen as grid ambassadors for the eighth season of Formula E, as the race lights lit up for the fourth time in Diriyah.
Reinforcing its commitment to invest in the personal growth of the Diriyah community, the Diriyah Gate Development Authority identified the 22 young Saudis to escort the drivers participating in the opening race. The hosts were selected by DGDA’s community engagement team, who worked in partnership with the Ministry of Sports to provide training that prepared the grid ambassadors with knowledge about the race and safety protocols for the Diriyah e-Prix.
Sara AlHussaini, a community engagement senior officer at DGDA, said: “Having young Diriyah locals as grid ambassadors for the opening race demonstrates the hospitality of Diriyah and the future of quality sports events in the Kingdom. Furthermore, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals and objectives set out by Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the participation of Diriyah’s youth as grid ambassadors will have a positive impact on the community and inspire Diriyah’s young boys and girls to take up racing as a sport.”
In addition to the grid ambassadors, community businesses across Diriyah showcased the best of their culinary offerings with food trucks assembled at the circuit for spectators to taste the flavors of Diriyah. “I am delighted to see our young Saudi talent taking every opportunity to ensure the world is comfortably welcomed in Diriyah. Their dedication, pride and commitment reinforce that the Kingdom is a world-class tourism and entertainment destination. Diriyah is the perfect host for the blend of innovation, culture and sustainability that the e-Prix stands for,” AlHussaini said.
DGDA’s community engagement team encourages members of the local community, both young and old, to actively participate in the programs it offers and be part of a group of Saudi ambassadors who are proud of their history and heritage.
Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah youth take center stage at Formula E’s 2022 inaugural race
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Diriyah, Jewel of the Kingdom: Diriyah youth take center stage at Formula E’s 2022 inaugural race
- Diriyah is the perfect host for the blend of innovation, culture and sustainability that the e-Prix stands for,” AlHussaini said
Al-Jubeir reviews Saudi Arabia’s climate efforts at FII Brazil summit
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s climate envoy Adel Al-Jubeir said the Kingdom is one of the largest investors in clean energy and has huge projects aimed at reducing the effects of climate change and initiatives to enhance global climate action.
Al-Jubeir, who is also the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Cabinet member, added that these projects include a waste recycling program, Middle East Green Initiative, and one of the largest hydrogen schemes in the world, which is being established in NEOM.
During the Future Investment Initiative Institute’s Priority Summit in Brazil, he tackled the Kingdom’s role and efforts in energy development, and its goal to be one of the largest exporters of all types of energy, including clean, renewable and traditional energy.
He reviewed the most prominent objectives of the Saudi Vision 2030 and its focus on improving the quality of life, empowering youth and attracting investments to achieve stability, growth and prosperity in the Kingdom.
Al-Jubeir said the Kingdom is working to intensify its communication and rapprochement with the world to face climate challenges, as it is located between three continents, and is surrounded by the most important waterways. It is also one of the important countries in energy markets, and one of the investors in global markets.
FII Priority is a program that consists of summits, initiatives, and resolutions, focusing on humanity’s priorities, concerns, and hopes. The Rio de Janeiro summit is designed to deliver impactful change by transforming ideas into tangible solutions, according to the institute.
Pilgrims reminded of benefits provided by Tawakkalna app during Hajj
- The services it provides include alerts for pilgrims, a distress call function, weather updates, help to determine the direction to face the Kaaba for prayer, and prayer timings
- The app provides support for seven languages: Arabic, English, Filipino, Indonesian, Bangladeshi, Urdu and Hindi
MAKKAH: Authorities have reminded pilgrims that the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority’s Tawakkalna app provides access to several digital services that can help them during Hajj.
The app provides support for seven languages: Arabic, English, Filipino, Indonesian, Bangladeshi, Urdu and Hindi. The services it provides include the latest information and alerts for pilgrims as they perform Hajj rituals; weather updates for Makkah and Madinah provided by the National Center of Meteorology; readings from the Qur’an; help to determine the qibla, the direction to face the Kaaba for prayer; and prayer timings.
Pilgrims can also use Tawakkalna to display their digital Hajj card (Nusuk), while Hajj workers can access entry permits for holy sites. A “rituals” section gives pilgrims with Hajj permit the option to obtain a permit for Umrah, and provides other services such as a “Help Me” section, a distress call function, and a way to check volunteers’ credentials.
Authorities said the app has 32 million users, provides 315 electronic services, and can be used in more than 77 countries. The annual Hajj pilgrimage will begin on Friday, June 14 and continue until Wednesday, June 19.
Saudi leaders send condolences to leader of Malawi over death of vice president
- King Salman: We express to your excellency and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy
- Deaths of Saulos Klaus Chilima and the others were confirmed on Tuesday when the wreckage of the small military plane in which they were traveling was discovered
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a message of condolence and sympathy to Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera following the deaths of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others in a plane crash.
The king wrote: “We received news of the death of the vice president of the Republic of Malawi, Mr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and his companions, and we express to your excellency and your friendly people our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy.”
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar message to the president, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The deaths of Chilima and the others were confirmed on Tuesday when the wreckage of the small military plane in which they were traveling was discovered in a mountainous region in the north of the country. Contact with the aircraft had been lost the previous day. The victims also included former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri, the ex-wife of former Malawian President Bakili Muluzi, and three military crew members.
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Egypt’s president prays in the Prophet’s Mosque ahead of Hajj
- The annual pilgrimage starts on Friday and El-Sisi will be taking part this year
RIYADH: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in the Saudi city of Madinah on Thursday and prayed at the Prophet’s Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
El-Sisi was received by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the governor of the Madinah region, and a number of local officials on his arrival at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
The annual pilgrimage starts on Friday and El-Sisi will be taking part this year.
King Salman Arabic Language Academy signs deal with Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies
RIYADH: King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language on Thursday signed an agreement with Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Tashkent.
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in promoting the Arabic language, teaching it, preserving its integrity and supporting its use in alignment with the objectives of the human capability development program, one of the initiatives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The academy aims to fulfill its mission of caring for the Arabic language, fostering pride in it, and enabling its civilizational, scientific and cultural contributions.
The academy implemented Arabic language month in Uzbekistan as part of a series of scientific programs undertaken in various countries.
