Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah

The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced July 20, 2024 as the date to begin preparations for Umrah season. (SPA)
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Updated 19 June 2024
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Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah

  • Tawfiq Al-Rabiah: This success was achieved by the grace of Allah, followed by the support and guidance of King Salman, and the diligent follow-up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

MAKKAH: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah organized a “Khitamuhu Misk” ceremony in Makkah recently.

The event included honoring outstanding individuals with the Labbaitum Award for excellence in pilgrim service.

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced the beginning of preparations for the start of the Umrah season would be 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH (July 20, 2024).

He said the achievements of this year’s Hajj season were the result of combined efforts by all sectors and agencies working to serve pilgrims, and that the cooperation of Hajj affairs offices played a significant role in ensuring pilgrims’ safety and comfort.

“This success was achieved by the grace of Allah, followed by the support and guidance of King Salman, and the diligent follow-up by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,” he added.

 


Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

The conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2026
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Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

  • The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers

RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.

Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.

Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.

By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.

An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.

The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.