RIYADH: A total of 74 young Saudi men and women will enter a national challenge to contribute to the construction of the city of NEOM.
The Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Foundation (Misk) has invested in the youths in recent years by enrolling them in educational programs in the top 10 universities in the world through partnerships of the Misk Fellowship and Training Initiative.
They will provide creative solutions to the challenges facing NEOM in the fields of energy, health, sustainability, environment and technology, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
As part of a partnership signed by Misk Foundation and NEOM company in November 2018, the first activity will take place in NEOM City from April 11-13, in the Sharma region, where the final stage of the “Dream NEOM” competition and the closing ceremony will also be held.
The “Dream NEOM” competition aims to attract the best innovative ideas and solutions from the Misk Fellowship program, to benefit from their expertise, involve them in solving national priority challenges and contribute to the development of Saudi Arabia.
Misk Foundation, NEOM helps youths to build the future
Misk Foundation, NEOM helps youths to build the future
Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent for violations
- Company fails to provide housing for Umrah pilgrims
- Actions to ‘safeguard’ rights of visitors, says ministry
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide contracted accommodation for pilgrims.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company violated regulations governing services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the two holy mosques.
It noted that several pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without mandated accommodation. This prompted immediate action against the company and its overseas agent, the ministry stated.
“The measures are intended to safeguard the rights of affected pilgrims, prevent a recurrence of such violations, and ensure the continued enhancement of service quality,” it added.
Last June, the ministry suspended seven Umrah companies due to deficiencies in providing transport services for pilgrims.
In an earlier report quoting the Hajj Ministry and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, the SPA said more than 1.7 million Muslims from all over the world arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah during the month of Jumada Al-Akhirah, corresponding to Nov. 22 to Dec. 20.
