Day: September 16, 2023

The Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has issued a roadmap for using the 5.9 GHz Band for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, which outlines CST’s strategic approach in providing the frequency spectrum needed for this technology in the Kingdom.

The aim is to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field of intelligent transportation systems, and to facilitate the future deployment of autonomous vehicles, thus improving the quality of life in the Kingdom by enhancing road safety and providing drivers with important data needed.

The roadmap includes a comprehensive analysis of V2X applications and types of communication, as well as key developments regarding these applications. It also features a review of regulatory practices in various countries and an analysis of public consultation feedback. CST is keen to enable the latest technologies for these systems, specifically Cellular V2X (C-V2X), for several critical reasons, including the advanced use-cases offered by the technology and its seamless integration in existing 4G and 5G networks, which can be leveraged for these systems.

This roadmap complements the implementation of the Spectrum Outlook for Commercial and Innovative Use for 2021–2023 and aligns with the National Spectrum Strategy 2025. It is part of the CST’s endeavor to achieve a prosperous and secure future in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Royal Court issued a statement today announcing the death of Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.

The funeral prayer will be performed on Sunday after the Asr prayer at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission unveiled today a television competition for Arabic poetry titled “Mu’allaqa 45” as part of the programs and activities of “The Year of Arabic Poetry 2023” initiative.

This competition will be broadcast on the Saudi Thaqafiya Channel and will showcase a distinguished array of poets from both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. This initiative seeks to revive the tradition of poetic “Mu’allaqat” (hanging poems) from the heartland of the Arabian Peninsula. This land nurtured the imaginations of its poets and played a pivotal role in shaping their literary heritage.

The “Mu’allaqa 45” competition is considered the first of its kind, an annual poetry competition that brings together major cultural institutions in the Arab world. The competition will be held annually, aligning with the Islamic calendar years, to commemorate the historical “Mu’allaqat.”

A total of 36 participating poets will compete in the competition to create a new timeless poem each year. The winning poems will be displayed prominently across various locations in Riyadh during annual cultural ceremonies that will be documented. The Saudi Thaqafiya Channel, in collaboration with the Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission, will honour these poems through its programs and events.

The competition is divided into three main categories: metered verse, folk poetry, and free verse. Financial prizes will be awarded to three winners, with the first-place winner receiving SAR1,000,000, and their poems prominently displayed at a distinguished location in Riyadh. The second-place winner will receive SAR500,000, and the third-place winner will receive SAR250,000.

Additionally, every contestant who qualifies to participate in the competition will receive a financial reward of SAR50,000 and a special invitation to attend the annual poets’ dinner in honour of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.

Poets interested in participating can submit their works at https://engage.moc.gov.sa/m45.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The Saudi Center for Community Service, Education and Livelihoods Sector of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan celebrated International Literacy Day, which falls on September 8 of each year.

On this occasion, the centre carried out a special celebration that included holding events highlighting the importance of science and its great status, urging students to learn, presenting various cultural questions to students, and distributing clothing produced by the sewing department to students at the end of the event.

This event comes within the relief projects and programs provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to combat illiteracy, spread education, and enhance culture and knowledge among the camp’s residents.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Non-resident Ambassador to the State of Palestine Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi met with Palestinian Minister of Youth and Sports Jibril Al-Rajoub at the embassy in Amman today.

During the meeting, they stressed the depth and strength of bilateral relations and discussed cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, has praised the role of Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in further enhancing and supporting Voluntary work at the Arab and international levels.

Al Jarwan was honoured with HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Award for Voluntary Work.

He noted that this award represents an incentive to encourage and spread the culture of voluntary work and highlight its moral value as a national and humanitarian duty.

According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Jarwan praised the Bahraini-UAE ties in various fields, which support and enhance joint Arab action.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali Award for Voluntary Work is awarded in September of each year, in conjunction with the Arab Volunteer Day celebrations, and is organised by the Good Word Society in cooperation with the Arab Volunteer Union.

The award aims to encourage volunteers to provide innovative solutions through volunteer work that contributes to confronting various challenges and crises activating their roles in the field of voluntary work as well as promoting its culture.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Labour, was deputised by Jameel bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour to attend a ceremony honoring 50 Bahraini employees and new employees in the “Apparel Bahrain Trading” group, in addition to honoring the best Bahraini managers of its affiliated stores during the past three months.

Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group was present.

The Apparel Group is one of the companies that supports initiatives to employ Bahrainis during the year 2023, as during the current year it employed (81) Bahraini citizens in various jobs in its branches in Bahrain, out of (120) Bahrainis working for the group, raising the Bahrainisation rate in the group to 34%.

HH Shaikh Khalifa awarded the managers and employees with certificates as well as meeting newly appointed ones.

He affirmed the ministry’s pride in the contributions of the national workforce in various productive sectors.

HH wished them success in their professional career.

Teckchandani announced that the company has plans to expand its business in Bahrain due to its attractive investment environment and advanced legislation.

He noted the competent and qualified national workforce to occupy leadership, supervisory, and administrative positions in the group’s various departments and divisions.

Source: Bahrain News Agency