JEDDAH: King Salman on Tuesday welcomed pilgrims who have started arriving in the Kingdom from around the world to perform Hajj rituals.
The Saudi ruler directed public and private sectors serving the pilgrims to “exert all efforts” to help the arrivals in the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, and the holy sites.
He also directed authorities to redouble their endeavors and upgrade services to provide the best facilities for pilgrims to perform Hajj rituals safely and in tranquility.
Chaired by King Salman at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the Saudi Cabinet reviewed reports on developments in the region and the world, including the establishment of a coordination council between the Kingdom and Kuwait, reaffirming close ties between the two countries.
The Cabinet welcomed a statement by the Group of Twenty finance ministers and central bank governors (G20) after their meeting in Buenos Aires on July 21-22, highlighting the importance of G20 efforts in supporting balanced, strong and comprehensive growth and the implementation of structural reforms to enhance the global economy.
The Cabinet expressed the Kingdom’s appreciation for efforts by the UN and its agencies to help children avoid the destruction of war, and reiterated the Kingdom’s support for measures to maintain their safety and reduce the loss of civilian lives.
The Kingdom has called on the UN Security Council to condemn the Houthi militias’ recruitment of children as well as using them as human shields — a blatant disregard for international laws and humanitarian norms.
The Cabinet renewed the Kingdom’s rejection and condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s adoption of the “Jewish nation-state” law, saying the decision contravened international law and the principles of human rights.
The law would hinder international efforts at finding a peaceful solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the Cabinet warned.
It called on the international community to reject the law and “all other Israeli attempts to perpetuate racial discrimination against the Palestinian people aimed at obliterating their national identity and undermining their legitimate rights.”
King Salman welcomes pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
King Salman welcomes pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
- The Saudi ruler directed public and private sectors serving the pilgrims to “exert all efforts” to help the arrivals in the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah
- He also directed authorities to redouble their endeavors and upgrade services to provide the best facilities for pilgrims
RCU opens registration for hospitality training programs
- Programs to develop Saudis’ skills, refine competencies
RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla has opened registration for training programs in January offered by its Elaa Academy.
Its programs aim to develop skills and refine competencies of Saudis working in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The training programs, which begin on Jan. 18, include “Introduction to Facilities Management.” This course teaches essential hospitality skills including maintenance, health and safety, hygiene standards and asset management.
Another program, “Tourist Guidance and Cultural Interpretation,” focuses on teaching communication skills, group management and presentation techniques for historic and cultural information.
The “AlUla Content” program is also included, which provides a comprehensive look at the cultural, historic and natural heritage of the governorate, highlighting historic sites and narratives while building a basic knowledge of AlUla’s identity and cultural components.
The “Effective Planning in Event Management” program addresses logistics, stakeholder coordination and risk management to help ensure the success of events.
Elaa Academy is running the “Introduction to Hotel Management” program this month, which helps employees focus on key departments, operations, and service standards, enhancing a basic understanding of hospitality management.
The launch of these programs aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to empower national talent and enhance AlUla’s position as a leading global destination for tourism and culture.
The cost of the various courses ranges from SR250 ($66) to SR500, and they are being held at the AlUla Languages Institute.
Students will receive an accredited certificate from the RCU after completing any of the courses.
The RCU has invited all interested parties to register for the training opportunities through Elaa’s official website at https://elaa.rcu.gov.sa/elaaregistrati.
