Teary farewell to Prince Saud

Makkah, Jul 12: The funeral prayer for former Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal was held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, in the presence of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, on Saturday night.

Representatives from a number of countries and high-ranking royals attended the prayer, held after Isha.

King Salman received Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al-Khalifa, who offered their condolences on the death of Prince Saud to the king, in Makkah.

The king received a telephone call from Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sissi, who expressed sorrow over the demise of Prince Saud.

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, Turkish Foreign Minister Mouloud Chaooh Ihsanoglu, Algerian Parliament Speaker Abdul Qader bin Saleh, Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, representative of the Ruler in the Western Region of the UAE, arrived in Jeddah on Saturday to condole with the king over the death of the veteran diplomat.

Meanwhile, Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman offered his condolences to King Salman on Prince Saud’s death.

Prince Faisal sent a letter to King Salman on behalf of the people of Madinah, saying that Prince Saud had spent his life to serve the nation for 40 years.

Prince Saud, who died in Los Angeles on Thursday, was the world’s longest-serving foreign minister and oversaw four decades of diplomacy for the Kingdom.

In a separate development, King Salman opened the third phase of the Grand Mosque expansion in Makkah, Al-Arabiya reported.

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UAE announces new 10-year Blue Residency Visa. Details here

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May 17,2024

The United Arab Emirates has announced a 10-year Blue residency visa for individuals who have made exceptional efforts and contributions to protecting the environment.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who chaired the Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi formally approved this.

He said the move comes in line with implementing the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who had announced 2024 as the Year of Sustainability.

The Blue visa will be granted to individuals championing sustainability and the use of modern technologies in promoting the circular economy, and other relevant fields.

Sheikh Mohammed said the sustainability of our economy has become linked to the sustainability of our environment, and our national directions in this area are clear and consistent.

He also approved the National Youth Agenda, among several initiatives, instructing the Minister of Youth to prioritise five key areas: empowering youth economically, developing their scientific skills, reinforcing their national identity, enhancing their community contributions, and activating their role in representing their country on the international stage.

CEO of Artificial Intelligence

The Cabinet has approved the introduction of the post of CEO of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all major federal entities, in line with the UAE's strategy to strengthen its position in AI.

“Today, we approved the introduction of the CEO of Artificial Intelligence role in all major federal entities, as part of the UAE’s strategy to solidify its position in the field of artificial intelligence,” the Vice President said.

The initiative aims to facilitate the integration of AI tools within these institutions, further advancing the transition toward a new era driven by cutting-edge technologies across federal entities.

University rankings

The Cabinet also endorsed a new framework for categorising higher education institutions across the nation. The forthcoming national rankings will assess over 70 higher education establishments based on the quality of their education, the employability of their graduates, the strength of their scientific research, and their collaborations with international scientific institutions.

The unveiling of these university rankings marks a significant stride in elevating the calibre of our higher education system and fostering transparency. It empowers families to make informed decisions, selecting the most suitable and exemplary educational pathways for their children,” Sheikh Mohammed said.

“During the meeting, we were updated on recent advancements in our national space sector, with our national cadres now comprising 38 per cent of personnel engaged in global space projects. Additionally, expenditure on space research has seen a 14 per cent increase."

"Our commitment remains steadfast in guiding our youth towards promising and pioneering sectors while safeguarding our environment and adopting leading international technologies within our government. Concurrently, we are dedicated to enhancing our higher education systems, ensuring a brighter future for our youth,” Sheikh Mohammed added.

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