Day: September 17, 2023

Syria called for immediate, complete and unconditional lifting of unilateral coercive measures, US embargo and sanctions imposed on several countries, establishing a new, more just international economic system to enhance the economic and social situation of the G77 countries and China in a way that would meet aspirations of peoples to live in prosperity and peace.

During the summit of G77 and China held in Havana, Finance Minister Kinan Yaghi, conveyed greetings of President Bashar al-Assad to the Cuban President and his people, appreciating its positive and constructive role in enhancing the multilateral work through holding this important summit in achieving sustainable development.

Minister Yaghi said this summit will help support the just causes of the South countries, including their right to benefit from modern technologies and using these technologies and innovations to achieve sustainable development.

Yaghi hailed the deep-rooted historical bilateral relations binding Syria and Cuba and the Group countries, and the joint work to respect international law and principles of the UN Charter of sovereignty, equality, non-interference in the internal affairs of states.

Yaghi stressed that Syria carried on the war on terror and extremism on behalf of the international community, calling on the members of the group to support Syria in overcoming the effects of war, the blockade, and the consequences of the devastating earthquake that hit the country a few months ago.

“We demand the necessary support to establish the Syrian state’s control over the entire Syrian territory, and we demand the immediate, complete and unconditional lifting of the illegal unilateral coercive measures, US blockade, and the sanctions that our peoples and the Cuban people have been suffering from for more than sixty years.” Yaghi added.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

A delegation from the People’s Assembly participated in the 9th global conference for young parliamentarians under the title “The Role of Young People in Promoting the Realization of Sustainable Development Goals via Digital Transformation and Innovations” which was organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Vietnam during the period between the 15th and 17th of September.

The members of the delegation stressed the importance of the role of young parliamentarians and their keeping pace with the needs of the times, pointing out that Syria, despite the terrorist war that was imposed on it, sought to harness information and communications technology to bring about development in all fields, in addition to issuing many legislations in this regard.

They pointed out what the unjust Western economic blockade imposed on Syria and its people and the difficulty of obtaining the necessary supplies and equipment had caused in creating a huge gap in the digital field, calling for continued work to lift the blockade on Syria and to continue fighting terrorism.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The People’s Assembly on Sunday held the 1st session of its 10th regular round of its 3rd legislative term, chaired by Speaker Hammouda Sabbagh and attended by Prime Minister Hussein Arnous and the Ministers.

Opening the session, Sabbagh stressed the importance of collective institutional work on all levels, in order to meet the needs and requirements of the resilient Syrian people, in accordance with the available potentials to modernize laws and legislations that contribute to development of society and its institutions.

The Assembly’s Speaker called upon the executive and legislative authorities to spare no efforts in achieving their duties honestly and in a trustful way based on the directives of President Bashar al-Assad.

Concluding his speech, Sabbagh addressed “greetings, appreciation, and respect” to the Syrian people, and mercy and immortality for the souls of the nation’s martyrs, and a speedy recovery to the wounded and injured.

For his part, Prime Minister Arnous briefed the Assembly on the government activities and the plans that were implemented, stressing that Syria’s complex crises are due to the war against terrorism and its supporters for more than 12 years.

Arnous stressed that the terrorist war has negative impacts on the national economy.

The Premier summarized the procedures that have been adopted by the government to tackle the situation as the government has taken a series of remedial measures, some of which are of phased features, others are of long-term strategy, and all have development dimension.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Demonstrations in protest against US-linked QSD separatist militia in al-Malikiyah region in Hasaka countryside, and in denunciation of the militia practices.

Residents in Mabada Village blocked several roads with burning tires in denunciation of the militia criminal practices, especially its continued kidnapping of the youth, looting agricultural crops, imposing royalties on the families, and stealing their properties, local sources told SANA reporter.

The sources pointed out that the protests were accompanied by a general strike and the closure of all shops in the area.

The US occupation forces illegally present on the Syrian al-Jazeera, in cooperating with QSD militia, are plundering the national resources and strategic crops such as oil, wheat and barley crops. they deprive the Syrian people of their wealth on the one hand, and tighten the noose on the Syrian people on the other hand, by forcing them to push their children to join to the militia ranks as part of the systematic occupation policy to create chaos and prolong the crisis in Syria

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Russian government distributed various relief aid to a number of afficted families in Yarmouk and Abbasiya neighborhoods in Daraa province .

This aid, estimated at 3 tons, targets the needy families in Daraa,” member of the Executive Office and official of the relief sector, Walid Al-Dakhoul, said.

Chairman of Daraa City Council, Amin Al-Omari, told SANA that the aid embodies the strong Syrian-Russian relations, and targets a large percentage of families in the southern city.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The “Women’s International Friendly Tournament ” press conference was held today in Taif. The tournament will kick off tomorrow at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium and will continue until September 30, with the participation of six teams divided into two groups.

The first group included Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Malaysia, while the second included Lebanon, Laos, and Bhutan.

During the press conference, the coaches stressed the importance of the tournament, which helps develop women’s football and creates competition among players. They thanked the Saudi Arabian Football Federation for organizing and hosting this tournament, considered the first for the Arab and Asian teams.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Temperatures will be slightly above average in most regions, as the country is affected by the Indian superficial seasonal air pressure accompanied by western air currents in the upper parts of the atmosphere.

The skies will be clear in general with some scattered clouds, the weather will misty in the eastern, al-Badia regions, the wind will be westerly to southwesterly with low to a moderate speed, the sea waves will be low in amplitude, according to Meteorological Department.

The expected temperatures in some Syrian cities will be as follows: Damascus 33/18, Daraa 32/18, Hasaka 37/22, Tartous 30/23, Aleppo 35/18, Deir Ezzor 38/24.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Saudi Heritage Commission (HC) signed today a cooperation agreement with Japan’s Waseda University (WU) to conduct archaeological survey and excavation work at Al-Hawraa site in Umluj Governorate, Tabuk Region, for 5 years.

The signing ceremony took place at the HC headquarters, King Abdulaziz Historical Center. It was attended by the CEO of HC, Dr. Jasser Al-Harbash, and a representative of the WU Comprehensive Research Organization, Dr. Hasegawa So. The agreement includes the collaboration of the two parties in the survey and excavation at Al-Hawraa archaeological site. A WU scientific team will participate alongside a counterpart Saudi team in carrying out archaeological survey and excavation work. Students from Japanese universities and scientific institutions will also have the opportunity to participate in the project for training and conducting specialized research.

This agreement is part of the HC’s efforts to expand national and international scientific partnerships with universities and scientific institutions inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the purpose of conducting archaeological surveys and excavation work at cultural heritage sites in the Kingdom.

These efforts reflect the Saudi Ministry of Culture’s commitment to enhance international cultural exchange and promote Saudi participation and national culture within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Qatar Duty Free (QDF)), owner and operator of all catering outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, won a total of 12 awards at the 2023 edition of the Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards in Bangkok, Thailand.

The awards ceremony was organized and hosted by The Moodie Davitt Report. This impressive haul serves as fitting recognition for the innovation, investment and pioneering standards demonstrated by the Qatar Airways Group subsidiary and the award-winning Hamad International Airport.

An independent panel of seven expert judges spanning the prestige culinary, hospitality and aviation sectors voted Qatar Duty Free best-in-class for: Airport Food and Beverage Offer of the Year (Worldwide) – Qatar Duty Free; New Food and Beverage Opening of the Year (Worldwide) – Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno; Airport Lounge of the Year (Worldwide) – Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno; Airport Lounge, Food and Beverage Offering of the Year (Worldwide) – Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno; Airport Restaurant Design of the Year (Worldwide) – Fendi Caffe; Airport Chef of the Year (Worldwide) – Chef David Sosson; Airport Food Hall of the Year (Middle East & Africa) – Qatar Duty Free; Airport F&B Offer Best Representing Sense of Place (Middle East & Africa) – Chapati & Karak; Food to Go Offer of the Year (Middle East & Africa) – Oreo Cafe; and Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year (Middle East & Africa) – Ralph’s Coffee QDF was also highly commended for: New Food and Beverage Opening of the Year (Worldwide) – Fendi Caffe; and Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year (Worldwide) – Ralph’s Coffee.

Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Badr Al Meer commented: “Qatar Airways Group maintains the ambition to set a new global standard in everything we do. Our airline, airport lounges, duty free shopping and general airport operations at Hamad International Airport have a strong track-record of excellence and continue to receive frequent major honors. With this impressive recognition at the 2023 FAB Awards, Qatar Duty Free, in partnership with Hamad International Airport, can justifiably claim to be the world’s best food and beverage operator in an airport. Restaurants, food courts and cafes are a key service for our passengers, and we have invested heavily in upgrading existing outlets and with a flurry of new openings in the new airport expansion prior to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. We have over 1700 passionate and talented catering staff, including more than 340 chefs, who work around the clock to serve over 6 million delicious meals a year. This is true Qatari hospitality for the world to savor and enjoy.”

Source: Qatar News Agency