KSrelief chief meets Netherlands envoy in Riyadh

KSrelief chief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah meeting holds talks with Dutch Ambassador Janet Alberda in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Updated 06 August 2021
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KSrelief chief meets Netherlands envoy in Riyadh

RIYADH: The supervisor general of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, met Janet Alberda, ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia, in Riyadh on Thursday. 

During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of cooperation in humanitarian and relief work.

The ambassador praised Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts exerted through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of peoples and countries around the world.

Also on Thursday, KSrelief and Almaarefa University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation and collaboration in various fields including voluntary medical work abroad, exchange of expertise, and the transmission of knowledge.

Both parties will also collaborate in conducting research and studies, building capabilities and joint training programs, and sharing information including reports, statistics, and spreading awareness about the role of KSrelief and its rescue and humanitarian activities.

The MoU was signed by Al-Rabeeah and Walid Al-Faraj, president of Almaarefa University. In addition, the MoU aims to strengthen activities, conferences, seminars, and exhibitions, and exchange visits to boost cooperation, as well as exchange consultancy services regarding rescue and humanitarian work.

 

 


Saudi-led program promotes religious awareness in Bangladesh

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Saudi-led program promotes religious awareness in Bangladesh

  • Program on Tawhid (the foundational principle of Islam) was held at Baridhara Mosque in Dhaka
  • During the program, Taraweeh prayers were held and lectures were organized

DHAKA: As part of a Ramadan imam outreach program by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, a session on Tawhid (the foundational principle of Islam) was held at Baridhara Mosque in Dhaka.

The session attracted over 400 people. It focused on the importance of Tawhid and on consolidating sound beliefs, emphasizing true Islamic knowledge to promote moderation and enhance religious awareness, in accordance with the teachings of the Qur’an.

During the program, Taraweeh prayers were held and lectures were organized.

Attendees’ questions were also addressed, reinforcing the concept of mosques as centers of knowledge and guidance.

The program, active in 49 countries during the holy month with 91 participating Saudi imams, reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to spreading Shariah knowledge and strengthening ties with Muslim communities worldwide.