RIYADH: The Saudi education minister, Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh, has ordered the introduction of a special administration for “safety and security” at Tatweer Educational Transportation Services Co. (TTC).
The call came during a visit to the company’s headquarters in Riyadh on Saturday. The new administration will develop legislation to improve safety and security procedures in educational transportation.
During his visit, Al-Asheikh was briefed on the services provided by the company, as well as a number of pilot projects developing new technology for school buses. This includes a project on using satellite systems to track vehicles directly, ensuring responsible conduct by drivers.
The minister was also briefed that TTC would adopt regular awareness-raising activities on the importance of applying safety and security procedures, in cooperation with education administrations across the Kingdom. They will also conduct specific training courses for employees on safe driving.
TTC’s educational transportation service aids over a million students from 15,000 schools across the country, with the service’s vehicles making 50,000 trips daily.
Saudi minister calls for ‘new safety measures’ in educational transportation
Saudi minister calls for ‘new safety measures’ in educational transportation
- TTC’s educational transportation service aids over a million students from 15,000 schools across the country, with the service’s vehicles making 50,000 trips daily
Kingdom’s dates, iftar programs benefit thousands in Mauritania, Cameroon, Malaysia
- Programs carried out in coordination with local authorities
RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has launched Ramadan gift programs in Mauritania, distributing 25 tonnes of dates to 100,000 beneficiaries, along with serving iftar meals to more than 10,000 people.
Carried out in coordination with local authorities, these initiatives are part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian efforts to support Muslim communities during the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
At an event at the Saudi Embassy in Nouakchott, Ambassador Abdulaziz Al-Raqabi said the programs reflected the leadership’s commitment to Islam and Muslims, and its support for Mauritania during the month, highlighting values of solidarity and compassion.
The ministry has also implemented a similar program in Cameroon, which was announced at the Saudi Embassy in Yaounde. Some 25 tonnes of dates will reach around 120,000 people nationwide, while the iftar program is expected to serve about 15,000 fasting Muslims during Ramadan.
The ministry has organized programs in Malaysia to distribute 5 tonnes of dates and provide iftar meals. These are expected to benefit about 5,000 people, the SPA added.
Saudi Ambassador to Malaysia Osama Al-Ahmadi said the efforts reflected the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Muslims during Ramadan, and easing the burden of those in need.
Zulkifli Hasan, Malaysia’s minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (religious affairs), expressed gratitude to the Saudi government, noting that the programs highlighted the Kingdom’s dedication to supporting Muslims and sharing in their Ramadan celebrations.
The ministry is this year implementing its date distribution program in 120 countries and carrying out iftar programs in 70 countries, as part of the leadership’s efforts to support Muslim communities worldwide.
