Saudi Cabinet strongly condemns continuous Houthi violations

King Salman chairs Saudi Cabinet meeting of ministers during a virtual session. (SPA)
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Updated 20 January 2021
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Saudi Cabinet strongly condemns continuous Houthi violations

  • The remarks were made on Tuesday during a virtual session chaired by King Salman

RIYADH: The Saudi Cabinet strongly condemned the continued violations by Houthi militia of the Stockholm Agreement to end the Yemen conflict.
It also condemned the Houthi’s use of Hodeidah Governorate as a “platform for hostilities and terrorist operations” by launching ballistic missiles and drones.
Such actions, the Cabinet said, is a threat to regional and international security, and undermines political efforts to end the conflict.
The remarks were made on Tuesday during a virtual session chaired by King Salman.
At the beginning of the session, the Cabinet said it valued Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s participation in a recent World Economic Forum event and his speech about the role that Saudi Arabia has played promoting development and supporting the stability of the region, as well as preserving the energy supply market.


5,200 staff trained in wheelchair services at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

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5,200 staff trained in wheelchair services at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

JEDDAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has completed the first phase of a program to train Grand Mosque workers in wheelchair assistance during Ramadan.

The Daifi (My Guest) program is part of the authority’s efforts to enhance service quality for worshippers and improve field performance efficiency at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.

It aims to develop modern operational models that improve the worshipper experience, raise safety standards, reduce risks, and support crowd management during peak seasons.

The first phase included 49 training sessions over 12 days — 24 in the morning and 25 in the evening — benefiting 5,200 wheelchair service trainees, the SPA added.

The authority noted that the program focused on communication skills, professionalism, and discipline among wheelchair leaders, organizers, and field supervisors, balancing theory with practical application.

It added that the program represents a qualitative step in developing operational services at the Grand Mosque, reflecting its commitment to the spiritual experience and instilling values of compassion and excellence, as service is simultaneously a mission, an honor, and a responsibility.