Day: October 13, 2023

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HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad to patronise Gulf Disability Society’s 21st annual scientific forum

Manama, The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the 21st annual scientific forum for people with disabilities, to be organised by the Gulf Disability Society, in cooperation with the Arabian Gulf University on October 17-19.

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sport First Deputy Chairman, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee President, will patronise the event, themed “Integrating Persons with Disabilities in University Education- Opportunities and Challenges”.

The scientific forum features four plenary sessions, three training workshops, and tourist tours for the participants.

It will attract 150 activists, including civil society leaders, experts, academics, cadres, and people with disabilities, from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and other Arab countries.

The plenary sessions will discuss 16 research papers that address the following topics: Preparation for the integration of people with disabilities into university education, the use of technology in integration, and mechanisms for integrating people with disabilities into higher education.

A special session will be devoted to highlighting the successful experiences in university integration for students with disabilities. It will focus on the experiences of the University of Bahrain, the Gulf College in Oman, Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait, in addition to those of the Technical College and Taibah University in Saudi Arabia.

The research papers to be presented by academics from the GCC countries, Egypt and Morocco use new scientific methods and tools, such surveying students with disabilities to measure the extent of their readiness for university education, as well as conducting field studies on the services provided to disabled students at universities, the uses of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in university integration, and the university’s role in reducing their psychological, social, and educational problems.

The forum will include three training workshops aimed at providing families, teaching staff, and university students with disabilities with specific skills in order to promote university integration.

It will also include a panel discussion that will issue recommendations presented by the Gulf Disability Society to decision-makers, civil society and the media in the GCC countries.

Shaikh Duaij bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Gulf Disability Society and one its founders, expressed thanks and appreciation to HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad for patronising the event, noting that His Highness had patronised the 19th edition, themed “Disabilities Sports: Challenge and Ambition”, which ensured its success.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Foreign Minister holds call with Kuwaiti counterpart

Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Affairs Minister, today held a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Shaikh Salem Abdulla Al Jaber Al Sabah.

The two ministers discussed the fraternal Bahraini-Kuwaiti relations and cooperation.

They also exchanged views about the ongoing events in the Gaza Strip, and ways to enhance joint cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to support efforts aimed at deescalating the situation, protecting civilians and opening safe corridors to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Readout of telephone call between HRH the Deputy King and the President of the State of Palestine

Manama, A telephone call was held today between the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the President of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas.

During the call, His Royal Highness extended the greetings of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to HE Abbas.

The Deputy King emphasised that supporting the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people supports security and peace.

His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of providing humanitarian relief, food, water, electricity, and medical aid into the Gaza Strip, and upholding the protection of civilians under international humanitarian laws.

His Royal Highness emphasised the Kingdom of Bahrain’s firm position, highlighting the importance of a just solution on the Palestinian issue, through promoting and supporting comprehensive peace efforts. This should lead toward a two-state solution in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative, and that peace and adherence to the Initiative are the only way to help ensure the Palestinian people’s rights to establish an independent state, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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Foreign Minister receives call from Omani counterpart

Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Affairs Minister, today received a phone call from Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Affairs Minister of Oman, and the Chairman of the current session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

The two ministers discussed the latest developments of the situation in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing fighting between Hamas and the Israeli forces.

They also discussed ways to enhance joint GCC cooperation and coordination among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as continue contacts with other states to de-escalate the situation, protect civilians and open safe corridors to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

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GCC states interested in addressing economic problems

Marrakesh, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has said that the participation of the council member states in the annual meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirms the great interest they attach to participating with the international community to find solutions to many economic problems, including the eradication of poverty and enhancing food security.

This came during Albudaiwi’s participation today in the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF in the city of Marrakesh, Kingdom of Morocco.

The secretary-general stated that the GCC countries constantly strive to engage in meetings and conferences aimed at addressing economic crises such as poverty and food security and their effects, adding that the council member states are also keen to provide support and introduce initiatives and solutions that would reduce the repercussions of these crises and problems in the world.

He emphasised the collective responsibility to confront and eliminate poverty by supporting developing and impoverished nations, a commitment he said the GCC member states consistently uphold.

The secretary-general stressed the need for creating a unified global guide that keeps pace with and confronts the new interconnected global challenges caused by natural variables such as climate change and the crises that the world is witnessing due to conflicts and wars. Activating this guide would help mitigate the impacts of these changes and enhance local, regional, and global employment opportunities. He also discussed the necessity of developing appropriate digital infrastructure, which will play a crucial role in addressing economic crises, including the issue of global poverty.

Regarding climate change and its effects, he stated that the GCC countries are determined to confront the impacts of climate change, which significantly affect global poverty rates.

This commitment is demonstrated through hosting conferences, events, and initiatives aimed at finding suitable solutions, he said, adding that Qatar is currently hosting Expo 2023 Doha, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is preparing to organize COP28 at the end of this month, and Saudi Arabia has introduced the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.

Albudaiwi expressed his hopes that the discussions and deliberations during the annual meetings of the World Bank and the IMF would yield results and recommendations that effectively contribute to combating global poverty and reducing its impact.

Source: Bahrain News Agency