Saudi ministry holds intensive course for imams in Indonesia

The three-day course, organized by the religious mission in collaboration with the Islamic foundation Yayasan Dar El-Iman Padang, targets 450 male and female participants. (SPA)
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Updated 27 September 2024
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Saudi ministry holds intensive course for imams in Indonesia

  • The initiative is part of the ministry’s endeavors to organize Shariah courses for preachers and imams to help spread the message and values of Islam while developing the skills of religious figures

PADANG: The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by the religious mission of the Saudi Embassy in Indonesia, held its fourth intensive course for imams, sermon givers, preachers, and heads of educational and Islamic institutions in Padang, West Sumatra.

The three-day course, organized by the religious mission in collaboration with the Islamic foundation Yayasan Dar El-Iman Padang, targets 450 male and female participants.

The initiative is part of the ministry’s endeavors to organize Shariah courses for preachers and imams to help spread the message and values of Islam while developing the skills of religious figures.

In his address, Mohammed Elvi Syam, head of the Yayasan Dar El-Iman Padang Foundation, expressed his gratitude to the Saudi government and people for their significant care for Muslims worldwide, especially in Indonesia.

He also commended the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for its services to the Muslim community.

 


Saudi project clears 2,676 explosive devices in Yemen

Updated 22 February 2026
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Saudi project clears 2,676 explosive devices in Yemen

  • Ousama Al-Gosaibi, Project Masam’s managing director, said the initiative had cleared a total of 544,187 mines since it began in 2018

RIYADH: Members of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam removed 2,108 explosive devices from various regions of Yemen last week.

The total included 2,484 unexploded ordnances, 149 anti-tank mines, 17 anti-personnel mines and 26 improvised explosive devices, according to a recent report.

The explosives were planted indiscriminately and posed a threat to civilians, including children, women and the elderly.

The demining operations took place in Marib, Aden, Jouf, Shabwa, Taiz, Hodeidah, Lahij, Sanaa, Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Saada.

Ousama Al-Gosaibi, Project Masam’s managing director, said the initiative had cleared a total of 544,187 mines since it began in 2018.

Teams are tasked with clearing villages, roads and schools to facilitate the safe movement of civilians and delivery of humanitarian aid.

The project trains local demining engineers, provides them with modern equipment, and offers support to Yemenis injured by the devices.