JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called on the international community to take concrete measures to promote a culture of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect.
The OIC took part in the inaugural session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on Hate Speech, Social Media and Minorities. The event was virtually organized by the UN on Monday.
The OIC urged the participants to make efforts to build trust among people to ensure safe societies. It also called on the international community to ensure protection of places of worship.
The OIC expressed its concern over the growing Islamophobia on social media platforms and hate speech targeting Muslim communities and other minorities.
It called for the need to address the root causes of this hatred and to take effective measures to counter intolerance toward Muslims and other minorities in different parts of the world.
The forum aims to explore and identify appropriate response to the dissemination of hate speech against certain communities.
Organization of Islamic Cooperation urges steps against hate speech online
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation urges steps against hate speech online
- The OIC expressed its concern over the growing Islamophobia on social media platforms and hate speech targeting Muslim communities and other minorities
Jazan honey exhibition records sales worth more than SR1m in 4 days
RIYADH: This year’s honey exhibition in Jazan recorded sales worth more than SR1 million ($266,000) during its first four days, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Executive Director of the exhibition and Vice President of the Jazan Beekeepers Association Suleiman Al-Ghazwani told the SPA that the achievement highlights the strong demand for local honey and consumers’ confidence in its quality and variety.
The exhibition, held at the cultural center in Al-Edabi Governorate, features 60 beekeepers showcasing about 10 tonnes of honey, representing 15 varieties produced in the region.
Held in Al-Edabi Governorate, the event is also hosting government and civil entities, highlighting their contributions to the local honey industry.
Jazan Beekeepers Association has a pavilion at the event showcasing modern honey extraction and sorting equipment, as well as manufacturing and processing tools, and supplies for beekeepers.
It is also showcasing samples of various products, demonstrating its role in supporting both the production and marketing stages.
The association is making efforts to support the transition from traditional hives to modern methods by providing the necessary equipment and tools and explaining how they work.
It also reviews training programs and development initiatives covering beekeeping fundamentals, production efficiency and the development of technical and marketing practices in the honey industry.
The association said its participation aims to advance the capabilities of local beekeepers in addition to supporting families and rural women in the industry.
It also works to raise awareness of the nutritional, therapeutic and economic value of honey and related products, and contributing to the protection and preservation of beekeeping pastures.
The festival provided opportunities for 45 families working in the industry to showcase and market their diverse products, offering visitors a rich tourism experience that reflects the region’s heritage.
The participating families showcased a wide variety of products, including traditional foods, accessories, perfumes, incense, clothing, herbal extracts and other heritage items.
The 10-day exhibition continues to attract visitors from across the Kingdom and abroad.
