JEDDAH: The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) signed an agreement with Nafisa Shams Academy for the rehabilitation of 500 retired, elderly and special needs women to work from home and be part of the Kingdom’s economy.
The JCCI and Nafisa Shams Academy agreed on providing courses and workshops that will help these women earn a living through handcrafts and creative work to empower them and to enhance their role in the development of the Kingdom.
The agreement was signed between acting Secretary General Hassan bin Ibrahim Dahlan and the Director General of Nafisa Shams Academy May Omar Abdullah Taibah, in the presence of Dr. Faisal Abdel Kader, head of the Corporate Social Responsibility Center (CSR) - Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a number of executives from both sides.
Taibah explained to Arab News that they signed agreements for three categories of women by giving them training to have their own businesses; the elderly, retired women and women with special needs, especially with Down’s syndrome, so that they can work from home and be part of the country’s economic development; and for girls from age 15 above by training them to become entrepreneurs.
She also explained that they are targeting almost 300 elderly women and 200 women with special needs, and the agreements will help and support building sustainable development.
The agreement was signed in order to promote and activate the role of women through a variety of mechanisms that will be implemented throughout the whole year, including the establishment and exchange of workshops, seminars, conferences and sharing of experiences.
She also indicated that with the help of JCCI, they will get a chance to learn through others’ experiences and their qualification level will increase.
Hassan Dahlan said that the JCCI is working on a key strategic goal to spread the culture of social responsibility and community service in all categories, including for retired and older women, and women with special needs.
He said through this project and initiative offered by the CSR Center, will help in supporting Saudi women to achieve the objectives of the National Transformation Program for 2020 and Vision 2030.
Dahlan said that the JCCI will provide information pertaining to the needs of the labor market through various special programs and appropriate training, which will qualify Saudi women, and contribute to increasing the chances of employment and their replacement of foreign labor.
JCCI will communicate with companies to support localization and to provide a business incubator program, which will support social entrepreneurship through marketing and official channels, and spread awareness on its importance.
500 women empowered to take part in Saudi development
500 women empowered to take part in Saudi development
Heroic effort by security personnel at the Grand Mosque saves man’s life
- Saudi interior minister thanks and praises security guard for his actions
- Suicide attempt at the Grand Mosque in Makkah foiled after guard intervenes to prevent fatal fall
RIYADH: Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of the Interior, on Friday reached out to the security guard injured at the Grand Mosque in Makkah while saving a man trying to commit suicide, and praised his bravery.
The heroic effort by the security guard on duty at the Masjid Al Haram saved the life of a man who attempted suicide by jumping from the top floor of the Grand Mosque.
A swift intervention by the security guard averted the fatal fall, the Saudi authorities said on Thursday.
In a post on X, the official account of the Emarah, Makkah Region, said: “The special force for the security of the Grand Mosque has promptly initiated proceedings in a case where a person jumped from an upper level of the Grand Mosque, and a security man was injured while attempting to prevent him from hitting the ground at the time of his fall.”
The interior minister personally contacted soldier Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad to inquire about his recovery after he suffered injuries in the line of duty at the Grand Mosque.
Al-Ahmad sustained multiple injuries while trying to break the man’s fall and prevent him hitting the ground. Medical teams quickly reached the site and after preliminary check-ups rushed both men to hospital for treatment.
The minister commended Al-Ahmad’s bravery, commitment, and heightened awareness during the incident, qualities that demonstrate his dedication to his security mission.
The interior minister told the officer that his response exemplifies the high principles security forces uphold while serving the religion and the country.
The minister characterized the intervention as “far more than routine duty” — describing it as a selfless humanitarian act embodying supreme sacrifice and reflecting the exceptional preparedness and professional capability required to manage critical situations at Islam’s holiest site.
The minister highlighted the unwavering support and care security personnel receive from the Saudi leadership in appreciation of their contributions and sacrifices in safeguarding the Grand Mosque and the pilgrims.
This backing, he noted, provides essential encouragement for maintaining distinguished performance in security operations.
Prince Abdulaziz concluded the call by praying for the officer’s swift recovery and safe return to duty.
As social media filled with the heroic story, Saeed Al-Qahtani, a social media user, praised the life-saving attempt saying: “Is it a military vigilance or a human spirit inhabiting that uniform? Between one heartbeat and the next, and in the heart of reassurance, the security man rescues a desperate soul; transforming the disaster into a heroic rescue story and a smart reading of the features of breakdown before it’s too late. You are not a guardian of a place, you are a guardian of lives.”
