RIYADH: The campaign against corruption will be ramped up next week if and when the Shoura Council discusses a proposal for the protection of whistleblowers.
The council will discuss a proposal on the “System for the Protection of Whistleblowers on Financial and Administrative Corruption.”
The proposal was submitted by Dr. Mu’adi Al-Madhhab under Article 23 of the Shoura Council and it gives protection to whistleblowers from harassment.
The proposal also aims to promote the integrity and protection of whistleblowers from exclusion, dysfunction, administrative abuse or retaliation in their work environment by their respective organizations, superiors and colleagues in the event that their identities are divulged.
“The aim of the proposal is to reduce complaints and malicious statements, and to increase citizens’ trust in the various organs of state,” local media reported.
If and when the proposal materializes, it’s expected that it will attract foreign investors by creating an attractive investment environment that encourages investors, in line with Vision 2030 plan.
The proposal will make investors feel secure about their money because of the system that help preserve their rights and increase their confidence in work mechanisms and a system that raises the level of integrity.
Saudi Shoura Council to discuss proposal for whistleblower protection
Saudi Shoura Council to discuss proposal for whistleblower protection
Saudi inventor wins two gold medals at Mideast International Invention Fair
- Khudry was recognized for inventing a device designed to filter materials and recycle used liquids
- The innovation aims to improve efficiency in liquid purification and reuse
RIYADH: Saudi inventor Duaa Nizar Khudry won two gold medals at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), held in Kuwait from February 8 to 11, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Khudry was recognized for inventing a device designed to filter materials and recycle used liquids, an innovation aimed at improving efficiency in liquid purification and reuse. The technology has potential applications in environmental protection, industrial processing, and water conservation, particularly in regions where sustainable resource management is critical.
A member of the Mawhiba Alumni Program, Khudry represented Saudi Arabia with the support and nomination of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), which was participating in the fair for the third time.
She received her first gold medal from the fair’s organizers and was also awarded the IFIA Best Invention Award by the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations, recognizing her innovation as one of the most outstanding entries in the exhibition.
The IIFME, organized annually by the Kuwait Science Club since its launch in 2007, is regarded as one of the region’s largest specialized invention exhibitions and a major platform for inventors to present their work to international audiences.
As a student, Khudry won first place nationwide at the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa) in 2013 for the same recycling device, competing against tens of thousands of students across the Kingdom. She later obtained an official patent for the invention in 2024, strengthening its scientific and commercial potential.
She studied chemistry and is currently pursuing graduate studies in materials science and engineering under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. Her research focuses on environmental sustainability, advanced materials, and liquid purification technologies.
