“They feared the long nightshifts at the hospital and essentially giving up my life,” she said. This will apply to trainers as well,” he said. Al-Ula Airport begins receiving International flights. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) announced the launch of the “Professional Verification” program on Sunday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. 317 new Coronavirus cases – Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia announced 317 new Coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. As of February 2021, women are earning ranks in the Kingdom’s armed forces and holding positions of leadership, including as sergeants commanding teams of soldiers in the Saudi Arabian Army, Royal Saudi Air Defense, Royal Saudi Navy, Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force and Armed Forces Medical Services. He said that the decision might create job opportunities in the private sector because some workers might not pass the professional exam. “I practically lived there, from morning to late at night. 1 Min Read. I met people from diverse nationalities, mixed with the opposite gender and quickly learned English on the job — something I never dreamed of.” Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will end its nationwide coronavirus curfew from June 21, except in the holy city of Mecca, after more than … Women from the Kingdom are now seen traveling around the world and exploring new cultures without the obligatory presence of a male guardian, due to a decree allowing women to obtain their own passports and travel over the age of 21 without a male guardian. NEW YORK: As part of efforts to unite rival Libyan factions as the country prepares for national elections on Dec. 24, Jan Kubis, the UN’s Special Envoy for Libya, met on Friday in Benghazi with Gen. Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern-based Libya National Army (LNA). I hope this passion within me for this amazing project is contagious and is an encouragement for other young women to join, and that I can serve as a great role model for them.” The current curfew is from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. The United States and the United Nations have stepped up diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which is largely seen in the region as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Centers interested in becoming licensed to conduct the program’s examination are advised to register in the same link. Reporting by Nayera Abdallah; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama. You could see the impact of our work on the people — the patients whom we served. Excluded activities can be known by calling the toll-free number in all regions of the Kingdom 999, except for the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, which is called at 911. Police cars warned people over loudspeakers to stay off the streets after the 11-hour curfew went into effect at 7 pm (1600 GMT) following a royal order from King Salman. The labor visa was one of the most expensive on the black market because anyone who holds this visa can work in any profession. Women are now a driving force in growing the Kingdom’s alternative economic resources, and over the past decade there has been a surge in the number of female entrepreneurs, business owners and CEOs. • An alimony fund was created to support women and their children during court proceedings. Ministry of Health announced new cases of coronavirus. “The Kingdom condemns and criminalizes such repeated acts of sabotage and hostility,” a ministry spokesman said. “With social media platforms nowadays and everything being remote and virtual, we sometimes crave authenticity and care.”, That even extends to one’s job title. Riyadh - Asharq Al-Awsat. “Find a vision you truly believe in, and contribute your skills and gifts to help advance that vision.”, Lastly, “don’t take no for an answer,” she said. Yes I love software engineering, but I also love to interact with real people, solving problems together. KSA: Tightening Precautionary Measures Portends Return to Curfew. Over the next few years, Al-Harbi won a number of awards, including the Saudi Healthcare Innovation Award at KFMC for designing patient pathways to reduce crowding in different departments. Now, Saudi women are ambassadors, general managers, directors of private entities, government spokespersons and more. Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul released from prison. Mohammed Al-Sudais, CEO of Carsdees car rentals, said that it is likely that work quality and efficiency will increase. Residents of neighborhoods that are subject to complete health isolation would still be prevented from leaving their homes. Another man was arrested in Najran for posting a video online claiming shelves in a supermarket in the city were empty. Saudi Arabia Eases Coronavirus Curfews, Keeps 24-hour Curfew in Mecca. This initiative has been implemented in ministry hospitals across the Kingdom, and is considered the standard that needs to be followed. Although excited at the prospect of a medical career in her early years, Al-Harbi was dissuaded from becoming a doctor by her family. Only professional workers can receive a national professional license to practice their profession. Ironically, her family’s concerns about her spending all her time at a hospital did come true. People cannot leave their homes from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Indeed, Al-Harbi went on to earn a BA in information technology (IT) from King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh. Along with its sister publication, Al-Riyadh Arabic newspaper, Riyadh Daily has a long history in the Kingdom’s media industry. The program aims to verify that all skilled workers in Saudi Arabia have the required skills to perform the occupation they were recruited for, and will include practical and theoretical examinations in the workers’ specialized fields. It will also examine existing skilled workers in the Kingdom. The defense ministry said both the drone and the missile were intercepted and destroyed. A spokesperson confirmed that those found guilty can face a punishment of five years in jail and a fine of SR3 million ($800,000). RIYADH: A major oil port and Aramco residential area were attacked with a drone and ballistic missile in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sunday. This section contains relevant reference points, placed in (Opinion field). While at GE Digital, she has supported the Saudi Health Ministry’s major electronic medical records digital transformation project, as well as its highly regarded Mawid patient appointments app. She also puts great weight on being authentic and true to oneself. An alimony fund was created to support women and their children during court proceedings, and women are now able to enter judicial departments independently without the past restriction of having a guardian present. The coalition said in a statement quoted by Al Arabiya TV that “targeting civilians and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia is a red line.”. They may not appear in the headlines, but they are a vital part of Saudi society. Home; News. These new measures start from Monday April 13. Plus, I’m very optimistic that we’ll witness in the near future more women in ministerial and international representation,” she said. Saudi Arabia is taking legal action against nine people in Riyadh who were arrested for breaking strict curfew laws aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus. The statement said the Ministry of Interior will undertake the necessary measures to implement the curfew, and all civil and military authorities are ordered to cooperate fully. It is evident that the fast changes led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have also had a global impact. A subsequent statement issued by the Ministry of Interior and carried by SPA said those excluded from the curfew are workers from the following vital industries and government services: • Food sector (points of sale) such as catering and supermarkets, poultry and vegetable shops, meat, bakeries, food factories and laboratories; • Health sector, such as pharmacies and the like, medical clinics (dispensaries), hospitals, laboratories, factories, factories and materials and medical devices; • Transportation sector, such as those transporting goods, parcels, customs clearance, warehouses, warehouses, logistics services, supply chains for the health sector, the food sector, and port operations; • E-commerce activities such as those working in the electronic procurement applications for the excluded activities and those working in the delivery applications of the excluded activities; • Accommodation services activities such as hotels and furnished apartments; • Energy sector such as gas stations and emergency services for the electric company; • Financial services and insurance sector, such as direct accidents (Najm), urgent health insurance services (approvals), and other insurance services; • Telecom sector as Internet and communication network operators; • Water sector, such as the water company emergency services and home drinking water delivery service (graying). Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it will end its nationwide coronavirus curfew from June 21, except in the holy city of Mecca, after more than … As of Sunday, the total number of cases since December 2019 has reached 324,291, including 14,396 deaths. Legal reforms have been amended by Vision 2030 to ensure the rights of divorced women. Riyadh Daily, published by the Al-Yamamah Press Establishment, is the first English daily published from the Saudi capital. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that, King Salman on Monday issued an order to impose 24 hours curfew in Riyadh, Dammam, Tabuk, Dhahran, Hofuf, Jeddah, Taif, Qatif and Khobar ‬starting from Tuesday April 07,2020 until further notice, to control the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Curfew to last for 21 days, starting Monday evening, Attacks spark calls for action against the Iran-backed militias, Energy ministry says Ras Tanura Port was targeted by a drone coming from the sea, Shrapnel from a ballistic missile fell near Saudi Aramco’s residential area in Dhahran, The new goals set on the horizon are leadership, direction and making an impact on the future, Ministry’s Professional Verification program will start coming into force in July. The goals of Saudi women are no longer equality or equal opportunity, but rather surpassing their counterparts in ideology, accomplishments and innovation across all sectors. Vision 2030’s initiatives and reforms have not only affected the careers of women, but also their social lives — amplifying voices that were not always able to be heard. “We take operational measures to protect civilians and civilian objects in accordance with international humanitarian law,” the statement said. This is only a glimpse into the world of achievements female leaders in Saudi Arabia have created as a result of empowerment in the Kingdom. We strive to be innovative and challenge the status quo in every situation, and every customer has their own set of challenges and opportunities.”. As the missile targeting the Aramco site was shot down, it “resulted in scattered debris that fell in close proximity to civilians and civilian objects,” ministry spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. The drone was coming from the direction of the sea. She said that Vision 2030 has created the opportunity for women to build new roles and transform older expectations in a positive way. “I’m able to financially support my family, have insurance and benefits, and I bought a home,” said Al-Dossary. Any change and required steps to fight the virus will be announced in due course. “This is the beauty of our work — no two days are ever the same. For all the latest coronavirus news visit our dedicated page. Update: Saudi Arabia Announces to Impose 24 Hours Curfew in 9 Cities Including Riyadh and Jeddah Every day the situation of the Coronavirus becomes worst. Latest News. the statements say that continued monitoring of the number of cases in Riyadh is in place. Saudi authorities announced a lockdown and a partial curfew in seven neighborhoods of Jeddah starting on Saturday as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the interior ministry said in a statement. I am super excited that this started in Saudi Arabia with Princess Reema bint Bandar as the first Saudi female ambassador. In doing so, they have paved the way for a young and determined generation of future female leaders. “The professional vetting process can ensure the quality of the labor market by empowering those who are experienced and specialized, as well as protecting them,” he added. Coronavirus: Curfew violators in Saudi Arabia to face fines of up to SR10,000 Fines of up to SR10, 000 or jail terms; country reports 51 new cases Published: March 23, 2020 17:44 Khitam Al … • In July 2020, under a royal decree by King Salman, 13 women were appointed to serve on the Saudi Human Rights Commission. Today, however, her career journey, spanning almost a decade in the digital healthcare industry, is a booming success, and did not involve going to medical school. There are many details on the new precautionary measures but the major one is for 3 cities. CAIRO (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia imposed on Monday a 24-hour curfew in the capital Riyadh and a number of cities … Along with its sister publication, Al-Riyadh Arabic newspaper, Riyadh Daily has a long history in the Kingdom’s media industry. “None of this would have been possible without Vision 2030. Al-Dossary’s workplace enrolled her in courses to not only further her career, but also her character. RIYADH: King Salman on Sunday issued an order imposing a curfew across Saudi Arabia from Monday evening to control the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Travel and Tawakkalna app clarification by Saudi Airlines. Alshammari added that the program will give Saudi technical professional workers a chance to find jobs in small and medium enterprises such as auto mechanics, electricians, plumbers and general maintenance. • As of February 2021, women are earning ranks in the Kingdom’s armed forces and holding positions of leadership. (File/Aramco), Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar speaks at an event. Al-Harbi has attended many international conferences throughout her career, and has actively participated in a number of panel discussions, including the 2018 Top CEO Arab Women Forum on empowering women entrepreneurs in the Middle East. A royal court statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said the curfew will start at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. every day for 21 days from the evening of March 23, 2020. King Salman on Sunday imposed a 21-day curfew order starting Monday evening to control the spread of COVID-19. Their voices are now heard wide and clear across the world. Italy’s world-topping toll from the pandemic approached 5,500 as the Mediterranean country reported another 651 deaths, a day after it overtook China for the highest number of fatalities. Each project is like a jigsaw puzzle that needs to be solved,” she said. “What I love about my work is that I’m constantly on the lookout for new ideas finding solutions to problems. The bloc destroyed and intercepted five armed drones at first and said it was monitoring others. The 7 PM to 6 AM remains in effect for other parts of the country. Saudi forces intercepted a missile over Riyadh late Saturday, state media said, after at least three explosions were heard in the curfew-locked capital amid efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. On Saturday, the coalition intercepted seven Houthi drones that were launched towards southwest Saudi Arabia. The reforms also created equal opportunity in science, and pushed women scientists into the limelight, such as Nouf Al-Numair, a “DNA decoder” who researches the early detection of emerging diseases through gene mutation. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but Yemen's Iran-aligned Huthi rebels have previously targeted Riyadh and other Saudi cities with missiles, rockets and drones. Riyadh city would be the first city in which these new measures would be applied. “These professional centers help in the development of the skills and endogenous capacity, in order to overcome the difficulties and challenges of work and to properly meet the needs of the labor market,” he said. For the cities of Riyadh, Mecca, and Medina, the previously announced curfew of 7 PM to 6 AM has been revised to a 3 PM to 6 AM curfew, with very limited exceptions involving life and safety. Middle East. “I worked in the treasury department, which was a core section of the bank. Along with its sister publication, Al-Riyadh Arabic newspaper, Riyadh Daily has a long history in the Kingdom’s media industry. The curfew, announced by the Saudi government at 2 a.m. on Monday morning, came as no surprise to most. However, there is still some information mentioned by the Saudi Press agency which can be seen below. 4 hours ago. Offbeat. “Go above and beyond the call of duty, and give 110 percent.”. The program, which starts in July, seeks to improve the quality of skilled workers in the Saudi labor market, enhance their productivity, improve the services they provide and reduce the influx of unqualified workers. RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia reported its second coronavirus death and tightened a nationwide curfew on Wednesday, barring travel in and out of Riyadh… The cities are Tabuk, Dammam, Dhahran, Al-Hofuf, Jeddah, Taif, Al-Qatif, Al-Khobar.