Day: July 10, 2024

US Central Command announced that it destroyed a Houthi drone in an area they control inside Yemen. The Central Command said in a statement, "During the past 24 hours, US Central Command forces succeeded in destroying a Houthi drone in an area they control inside Yemen. The statement added: 'It has been determined that the drone represents an imminent threat to the United States, coalition forces, and commercial ships in the region, and these measures are being taken to protect freedom of navigation and make international waters protected and safer.' The Ansar Allah movement in Yemen (the Houthis) announced on Tuesday evening the implementation of 3 military operations targeting American and Israeli ships in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced, on Tuesday, the elimination of 2,160 Ukrainian soldiers during the past 24 hours. The Russian Ministry of Defense's daily statement on the progress of the military operation in Ukraine stated that, 'during the past 24 hours, positions were strengthened on a number of combat fronts, 2,160 Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated, and 4 rocket launchers were destroyed.' The statement added that 97 drones were also shot down, and 2 tanks, 12 ammunition depots, 6 electronic warfare stations, 3 troop carriers and a radar were destroyed. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

The Supreme Judicial Council announced that Iraq, with the largest share of representation among countries in the region, has joined the Council of Judges for Freedom of Expression in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Judge of the Publishing and Media Court in Karkh, Amer Hassan, said in a statement to the National Iraqi News Agency /NINA: 'Part of the efforts of the Supreme Judicial Council in protecting freedom of expression of opinion is opening horizons for cooperation and communication with international organizations concerned with freedom of expression, most notably UNESCO. He added: "We entered into a long-term program with UNESCO to train the relevant judges on the latest international standards adopted to protect freedom of expression. Iraq also joined with the largest share among countries in the region, represented by the membership of 38 judges to the Council of Judges for Freedom of Expression of Opinion in UNESCO." He explained, "The next stage wi ll witness the continuation of executive procedures to form the council and carry out its judicial and legal work," stressing that "the Supreme Judicial Council is interested in communicating with all parties concerned with freedom of expression of opinion, whether they include official or international institutions or civil organizations." Regarding the role of the Supreme Judicial Council in considering cases raised against journalists and the Council's experience in protecting expression, the judge said: 'Publishing and media courts were formed and we have 16 publishing and media courts in 16 appeals regions, except for the Kurdistan region, and they are concerned with investigating cases raised against journalists.' He explained, 'These courts have created a clear mechanism to deal with these cases, represented by the election of experts, whether from the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, media colleges, or experts in the field of publishing and media, and they have experience and professionalism in that. Th ey can be delegated by this court to deal with those cases. Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Riyadh, The Ministry of Education issued a decision to dispatch 136 teachers to work abroad in various educational specialties starting from the upcoming academic year 1446/1447 AH. The selected teachers will work in Saudi academies and schools abroad, as well as participate in educational missions in 19 sisterly and friendly countries. Deputy Minister of Education Mohammad Al-Ghamdi stated that the annual teacher dispatch program reflects the Kingdom's commitment to providing educational opportunities for the children of delegates, workers, and residents abroad. He also emphasized the Kingdom's dedication to extending education opportunities to the children of Islamic and Arab communities residing in those countries. Al-Ghamdi highlighted the widespread trust and respect that the Saudi curriculum enjoys due to its scientific strength and balanced approach. He expressed his hope that the selected teachers, under this program, would serve as excellent representatives of the Kingdom in the countries they h ave been assigned. He encouraged them to contribute their exceptional expertise by sharing experiences and applying their professional and educational skills. The following link provides a list of names of the teachers, supervisors, and other educational staff selected for teaching positions abroad: https://filer.moe.gov.sa/url/vhgey2nssijcgeta. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Dhahran, The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) scheduled the closing ceremony of the Iqraa Enrichment Forum for next Saturday to select the Arab World's Reader of the Year. The event will feature 30 readers from 10 Arab countries competing at Ithra's headquarters in Dhahran. The forum saw the participation of a distinguished group of academics and writers who conducted 30 workshops and 15 training sessions, amounting to a total of 3,600 educational hours. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh, The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) invited the public and government agencies to provide feedback on the draft rules for appointing a Personal Data Protection Officer. Feedback should be submitted through the Public Consultation Platform "Istitlaa," which is affiliated with the National Competitiveness Center. The deadline for submitting feedback is Tuesday, August 6. The project aims to clarify the circumstances under which a personal data protection officer must be appointed by the controllers covered by the provisions of the Personal Data Protection System and its executive regulations. It also aims to establish the minimum requirements for appointment. Additionally, the project includes determining the requirements for appointing a personal data protection officer to oversee the implementation of the system's provisions and regulations, monitor the procedures applied within the controller and supervise them, and handle requests related to personal data in accordance with the provisions of the system and its regulations. The appointed officer will also serve as a direct contact person with the competent authority and will implement its decisions and instructions regarding the application of the provisions of the system and its regulations. The launch of this survey demonstrates SDAIA's commitment to engaging the public and government agencies, receiving their feedback, and proposing appropriate recommendations based on the analysis and study of the feedback. To participate in the survey, use the following link: https://istitlaa.ncc.gov.sa/en/Transportation/NDMO/DPORules/Pages/default.aspx#! Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh, Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan met today with U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom Michael Ratney. During the meeting, they discussed cooperation between the two countries in education and research. They reviewed shared educational domains and current agreements between the two countries, and they discussed the importance of encouraging investors and leading U.S. educational companies to invest in the education sector in the Kingdom. Such investment aims to enhance the quality of education and align it with the Saudi labor market's requirements, which aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh, Minister of Education Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan today received in Riyadh the Republic of El Salvador's ambassador to the Kingdom, Ricardo Ernesto Cucalon Levy. The officials discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the fields of general education, university education, and scientific research and addressed mutual future cooperation opportunities. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Engineer Waleed bin AbdulKarim El-Khereiji received in Riyadh today Ambassador of the State of Palestine to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bassem Al-Agha. The two sides discussed current developments in the situations in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings, the efforts being made in this regard, and other matters of mutual interest. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Multilateral International Affairs and Supervisor General of the Public Diplomacy Agency Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi attended the meeting. Source: Saudi Press Agency

Jerusalem - Ma'an - The Palestinian Meteorological Department expects the country to be affected by a hot and dry air mass, so the weather will be very hot in most areas, with temperatures rising to become about 7 degrees Celsius higher than their annual average. Winds will be southwesterly to northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. In the evening and night hours: The weather is clear and relatively warm in the mountainous areas and warm in the rest of the regions. The winds are northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium in wave height. Thursday 07/11/2024: The country continues to be affected by the hot and dry air mass, so the weather is very hot in most areas, and there is no significant change in temperatures, which remain about 7 degrees Celsius higher than their annual average. The winds are northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium in wave height. Friday 07/12/2024: The country continues to be affected by the hot and dry air mass, so the weather is very hot in most areas, and there is no significant change in temperatures, which remain about 7 degrees Celsius higher than their annual average. The winds are northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea is light to medium in wave height. Saturday 07/13/2024: The weather will be hot to very hot, and temperatures will drop, but will remain about 4 degrees Celsius above their annual average. The winds will be northwesterly, light to moderate in speed, sometimes active, and the sea will be light to medium in wave height. The Meteorological Department warns citizens of the danger of: 1- Exposure to direct sunlight for a long time, especially during peak hours. 2- The risk of starting fires in areas where there are many dry grasses and trees. Source: Maan News Agency