Madinah governor welcomes Hajj missions from Arab, Muslim countries

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Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomes the heads of official Hajj missions. (SPA)
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Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomes the heads of official Hajj missions. (SPA)
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Prince Faisal bin Salman welcomes the heads of official Hajj missions. (SPA)
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Updated 20 June 2023
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Madinah governor welcomes Hajj missions from Arab, Muslim countries

  • Prince Faisal said that every effort has been made to ensure that the pilgrims complete their rituals safely
  • The heads of the Hajj missions praised the Kingdom’s leadership for their efficient management of the pilgrimage

MADINAH: Prince Faisal bin Salman, the governor of Madinah, on Tuesday welcomed the heads of official Hajj missions from several Arab and Muslim countries.

During the reception, Prince Faisal, who is also the chairman of the Hajj and Visit Committee in the region, said that Saudi Arabia has been honored to be custodians of the Two Holy Mosques, since the time of the founder King Abdulaziz and now under the auspices of King Salman.

He said that every effort has been made to ensure that the pilgrims complete their rituals safely, and would offer prayers for Allah to accept their Hajj and return them without incident to their homes.

The heads of the Hajj missions praised the Kingdom’s leadership for their efficient management of the pilgrimage, in particular during the COVID-19 pandemic.


New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

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New initiative to train 900 Saudis in media sector

  • The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has announced a strategic partnership with the SPA (Saudi Press Agency) Academy for News Training to train 900 job seekers for technical and specialized media careers.

The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields.

These initiatives aim to enhance professional skills and improve the quality of media performance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Each program will run for 12 months, equipping participants with the technical and creative skills to meet the demands of the evolving media sector.

The initiative is expected to boost employment opportunities, support private sector growth by providing qualified personnel, and promote digital and media innovation.