The National Center for Meteorology yesterday won the Sharjah Government Communication Award for the category of Best Official Spokesperson (employed in a government agency) award and the "I Don't Expect" campaign, being nominated among the top three in the "Best Communication and Media Content Award category. The award reiterates the center's efforts in government communication and its continuous documentation of its communication with the public through the best media practices. Honouring the centre portrays its active role in delivering influential messages and raising community awareness, which confirms its commitment to developing innovative strategies that enhance the effectiveness of corporate communication. Acknowledging the center's efforts culminates a series of successes and achievements in weather and climate information awareness. Its well-established media campaigns have contributed to enhancing the culture of dealing with weather phenomena and realizing a high level of community response. The center continues to work on improving its media strategies in line with emerging changes in the digital world, affirming its commitment to innovation and interaction with the public through various communication platforms. Source: Saudi Press Agency
Al-Ardah: A Natural Oasis in Jazan
Located 60 kilometers east of Jazan, Al-Ardah Governorate and its affiliated areas are a popular tourist destination renowned for their diverse natural features, including mountains, plains, lush forests, and flowing valleys. These scenic landscapes attract visitors seeking the beauty of nature and fresh air. Recent heavy rain has painted Al-Ardah in a vibrant green hue, enhancing its allure, especially when shrouded in mist. Al-Ardah is an ideal destination for adventure and nature lovers. The recent rain has created flowing valleys, adding to the allure of Al-Ardah and other mountainous governorates in Jazan for photography lovers and those who appreciate picturesque landscapes. Source: Saudi Press Agency
The Ministerial Council for Economy announces holding its next session in the Kurdistan Region
The Ministerial Council for the Economy announced today, Friday, that it will hold its next session in the Kurdistan Region. The media office of the Council stated in a statement that: "Under the direction of the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, Fuad Hussein, the Council decided to hold its next session in the Kurdistan Region." It added: "The delegation of the Ministerial Council for the Economy, accompanied by a large number of officials from the federal government, is scheduled to leave tomorrow, Saturday, to Erbil to hold a series of meetings with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, members of his government and some officials in the region." It pointed out: "The Council and the accompanying delegation will discuss with the Kurdistan Regional Government common issues and work to resolve outstanding issues; with the aim of removing obstacles to the implementation of some important files, in a way that achieves the interest of the Iraqi citizen in general. Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Iraq announces a reduction in its oil exports to 3.3 million barrels per day
The Ministry of Oil announced, on Thursday, a reduction in the country's oil exports to 3.3 million barrels per day, starting from August 27. A statement by the Ministry revealed that the decision came within the framework of Iraq's commitment to the decisions of the OPEC Plus group and in line with what was agreed upon during the recent visit of the OPEC Secretary-General to Baghdad. "The decision also includes reducing domestic oil consumption." In an additional step, according to the statement, Iraq agreed to extend the additional production cut of 2.2 million barrels per day until the end of November 2024 in cooperation with the other seven member states of the OPEC Plus group. " According to the agreement, the gradual return to production will begin from December 1, 2024 and will continue until November 2025, with the possibility of amending these amendments as necessary." According to the statement, this measure aims to achieve balance and stability in the global oil market. Source: National Iraq i News Agency