Day: September 13, 2024

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres condemned on Friday Israeli bombing a school serving as a shelter in Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza strip, killing 18 people and six United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) staff.

‘The continued lack of effective protection for civilians in Gaza is unconscionable, Civilians as well as the infrastructure they rely on must be protected and the essential needs of civilians met’ Stéphane Dujarric the Spokesman for Guterres said in a statement

Guterres called on to abide by international humanitarian law at all times, and an immediate ceasefire.

UN official pointed out that this incident raises the number of UNRWA staff killed to 220 workers and it must be independently and thoroughly investigated to ensure accountability.

UNRWA said that six of its employees were killed in the Israeli bombing, including a director of a shelter and a number of members of a team providing assistance to the displaced, noting that the school had been
bombed five times since the beginning of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, and it had been sheltering about 12,000 displaced persons, most of whom were women and children.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Head of the Saudi delegation to the Group of Twenty (G20) digital economy working group in Brazil, Saudi Digital Government Authority Governor Ahmed Mohammed Al-Suwaiyan underscored Saudi Arabia’s efforts in generative artificial intelligence (AI) to empower individuals, protect the planet, and create new opportunities through technology and innovation.

During the ministerial meeting, he emphasized the support and empowerment provided by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister for improving the digital economy and innovation sector and showcasing key achievements of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a digital society and economy, especially those related to youth and women empowerment, which led to increasing women’s participation in the technology sector from 7% in 2018 to 35% today.

Regarding digital government, he explained that digital identity is a cornerstone for achieving high levels of digital inclusion, describing it as fundamental to building trust in the digit
al economy. He expressed pride in the achievements of the digital government in Saudi Arabia, noting that the World Bank ranked the Kingdom third globally in the e-government maturity index (GOVTECH).

Listing the achievements the Kingdom has realized in digital economy and AI under the support of HRH Crown Prince, he cited the launch of the AI framework during the Global AI Summit organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and the inauguration of the International Center for AI Research and Ethics in partnership with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Al-Suwaiyan held several separate meetings over two days with Brazilian Minister of Communications Juscelino Filho, Norwegian Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Governance Kariann Tong, Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mohammad Cagir, Spanish Minister of Digital Transformation and Public Works José Luis, UN International Telecommunication Union Secretary-General Doreen Bogd
an, and UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information Tawfiq Jlassi.

These meetings aimed to explore partnership opportunities in various fields of digital economy, digital government, digital entrepreneurship, digital inclusion, space connectivity technologies, and expanding technological investments between friendly nations and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

President Bashar al-Assad, Secretary-General of Al-Baath Arab Socialist Party, held Friday consultations with Baath Party’s central leadership on assignment of a Prime Minister to form the new Ministry.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Saudi Arabia explored cooperation in agriculture and food security and ways to support and develop them by strengthening investment opportunities and increasing trade with the Group of Twenty (G20), contributing to global food security and sustainable development.

This took place during the participation of Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, in the G20 agriculture ministers’ meeting held in Brazil’s capital. Eng. Al-Fadley held several bilateral meetings with agriculture ministers from member countries.

Eng. Al-Fadley and his delegation also held an extensive meeting with Brazilian businessmen, discussing ways to enhance cooperation and increase investment opportunities in environment, water, and agriculture for economic and developmental benefit. They also discussed increasing trade in food and livestock and strengthening the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia explored cooperation in agriculture and food security and ways to support and develop them by strengthening investment opportunities and increasing trade with the Group of Twenty (G20), contributing to global food security and sustainable development.

This took place during the participation of Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, in the G20 agriculture ministers’ meeting held in Brazil’s capital. Eng. Al-Fadley held several bilateral meetings with agriculture ministers from member countries.

Eng. Al-Fadley and his delegation also held an extensive meeting with Brazilian businessmen, discussing ways to enhance cooperation and increase investment opportunities in environment, water, and agriculture for economic and developmental benefit. They also discussed increasing trade in food and livestock and strengthening the partnership between Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB), has announced revoking accreditation of 6 British diplomats after documents were found proving their involvement in intelligence and subversive activities against Russia.

‘We have obtained documents confirming that London was planning to escalate the military and political situation in the region’ FSB said in a statement, adding that the main structure coordinating subversive policies against Russia and in the CIS is the Directorate for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the British Foreign Office, whose main task through its own intelligence after the start of the military operation in Ukraine has become to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.

The statement added that Russian foreign ministry has terminated the accreditation of six employees from the political section of the British Embassy in Moscow, due to evidence of subversive intelligence work being found.’

‘this is not the first time that the FSB has revealed facts about reconnaissance and sabotage operati
ons carried out by the British in Russia, which they hide as other activities’ the statement pointed out explaining that last February, the British Council’s activities in the Kherson region were discovered, where facts about the British Council using Ukrainian refugees living in Britain to obtain intelligence of a military-political nature were established through close contacts in the Kherson region.’

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB), has announced revoking accreditation of 6 British diplomats after documents were found proving their involvement in intelligence and subversive activities against Russia.

‘We have obtained documents confirming that London was planning to escalate the military and political situation in the region’ FSB said in a statement, adding that the main structure coordinating subversive policies against Russia and in the CIS is the Directorate for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of the British Foreign Office, whose main task through its own intelligence after the start of the military operation in Ukraine has become to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.

The statement added that Russian foreign ministry has terminated the accreditation of six employees from the political section of the British Embassy in Moscow, due to evidence of subversive intelligence work being found.’

‘this is not the first time that the FSB has revealed facts about reconnaissance and sabotage operati
ons carried out by the British in Russia, which they hide as other activities’ the statement pointed out explaining that last February, the British Council’s activities in the Kherson region were discovered, where facts about the British Council using Ukrainian refugees living in Britain to obtain intelligence of a military-political nature were established through close contacts in the Kherson region.’

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Saudi Arabia has called for a concerted global effort to achieve sustainable food security through long-term strategic shifts and enhanced international cooperation. In a speech at the Group of Twenty (G20) agriculture ministers’ meeting in Brazil, Environment, Water, and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman AlFadley emphasized the need for innovative solutions and practical measures to address growing food needs.

AlFadley acknowledged the progress made in technology and innovation but stressed the continued need for investment in agriculture to increase productivity and build resilience in food systems. He highlighted the importance of improving access to sustainable financing for agricultural development.

Saudi Arabia has actively encouraged domestic and foreign investments in its agricultural sector, resulting in a significant increase in agricultural loans and a 35% growth in the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). AlFadley called for addressing supply-chain and input issues to stabili
ze prices and maintain efficient food markets, urging countries to avoid trade restrictions that can negatively impact global food security.

The minister emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement, including the private sector and civil society, to achieve common goals for sustainable food systems. He commended Brazil’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty initiative and highlighted the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief’s) efforts to support food-security projects in 78 countries.

AlFadley also addressed the One Health approach, emphasizing the need to address antimicrobial resistance to protect food systems. He invited participants to the fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Arabia has called for a concerted global effort to achieve sustainable food security through long-term strategic shifts and enhanced international cooperation. In a speech at the Group of Twenty (G20) agriculture ministers’ meeting in Brazil, Environment, Water, and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman AlFadley emphasized the need for innovative solutions and practical measures to address growing food needs.

AlFadley acknowledged the progress made in technology and innovation but stressed the continued need for investment in agriculture to increase productivity and build resilience in food systems. He highlighted the importance of improving access to sustainable financing for agricultural development.

Saudi Arabia has actively encouraged domestic and foreign investments in its agricultural sector, resulting in a significant increase in agricultural loans and a 35% growth in the sector’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). AlFadley called for addressing supply-chain and input issues to stabili
ze prices and maintain efficient food markets, urging countries to avoid trade restrictions that can negatively impact global food security.

The minister emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement, including the private sector and civil society, to achieve common goals for sustainable food systems. He commended Brazil’s Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty initiative and highlighted the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center’s (KSrelief’s) efforts to support food-security projects in 78 countries.

AlFadley also addressed the One Health approach, emphasizing the need to address antimicrobial resistance to protect food systems. He invited participants to the fourth Global High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Lebanese resistance targeted on Friday the Israeli enemy’s Beria barracks base in northern occupied Palestine with a barrage of Katyusha rockets.

‘In support of our steadfast Palestinian people in Gaza Strip, and their valiant and honorable resistance, and as a response to the attack and assassination carried out by the Zionist enemy in KafrJoz’s town, the resistance fighters bombed the main air defense missile base of the enemy affiliated with the Northern Region Command in Beria barracks with a barrage of Katyusha rockets’, the resistance said in a statement

Yesterday, the resistance targeted Rosh Hanikra and Metzova settlements for the first time with rocket, and carried out an attack with squadrons of drones on Nahal Gershom base.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency