JEDDAH: King Salman has called for efforts to be redoubled to provide the best services and facilities for Umrah performers, visitors and worshipers in the Two Holy Mosques, and the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan.
Chaired by King Salman at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday, the Cabinet reviewed reports on local affairs, including preparations and services provided by the government and private sectors for Ramadan.
The Cabinet commended the Council of Economic Affairs and Development’s launching of the Quality of Life Program 2020, one of the programs to realize Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with total expenditure of SR130 billion ($34 billion). The program will improve the lifestyles of individuals and families, boost investment opportunities, diversify economic activities, create jobs, and enhance the world ranking of Saudi cities.
The Cabinet expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of Iranian interference in the affairs of Morocco “through its tools” — the terrorist organization of Hezbollah that is training elements in the country.
The “Dhaka Declaration” issued by the 45th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation — held in the capital of Bangladesh under the title “Islamic Values for Sustainable Peace, Solidarity and Development” — was welcomed by the Cabinet.
The Cabinet expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the suicide attack on the headquarters of the Supreme National Electoral Commission in the Libyan capital of Tripoli and offered condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and to the Government and the people of Libya.
The Cabinet also expressed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the armed attack targeted the Minister of the Interior of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, reiterating the Kingdom’s stand to protect its security and stability.
Saudi King Salman urges best possible services for pilgrims during Ramadan
Saudi King Salman urges best possible services for pilgrims during Ramadan
- King Salman has called for efforts to be redoubled to help pilgrim in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan
- The Cabinet also review preparations and services provided by the government and private sectors for Ramadan
Program to train experts in forest rehabilitation
- Forest Ambassadors program is one of several specialized training initiatives designed to equip forestry personnel, relevant authorities, and university students
- Program focuses on providing trainees with advanced scientific knowledge and skills in fieldwork, data management, and technical report writing
RIYADH: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification continues to strengthen national capabilities to implement environmental initiatives requiring advanced technical skills and scientific expertise in assessing and rehabilitating vegetation resources.
The Forest Ambassadors program is one of several specialized training initiatives designed to equip forestry personnel, relevant authorities, and university students with the knowledge and skills to conduct vegetation inventories, assessments, and prepare technical plans for rehabilitating degraded forest areas.
The program offers a mix of theoretical and practical training, including presentations, educational modules, group discussions, and case studies, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
These components enable participants to conduct vegetation inventories and assessments, identify degradation, determine rehabilitation needs, and develop technical forest management plans.
The program focuses on providing trainees with advanced scientific knowledge and skills in fieldwork, data management, and technical report writing, the SPA reported.
It serves as a model for building highly qualified national cadres capable of applying best scientific practices in forest management and rehabilitation, contributing to the protection of natural resources, advancing the Saudi Green Initiative, and supporting the long-term sustainability of the Kingdom’s vegetation cover.
