Syrian Foreign Minister Receives Official Invitation to Visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
December 30, 2024, 3:35 pm

Syrian Foreign Minister Receives Official Invitation to Visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on Monday that the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Syrian interim government, Asaad Al-Shibani, has received an official invitation from his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Al-Shibani stated in his remarks to the agency that he is honored to receive this invitation, saying: "I accept this invitation with love and pleasure, and I am honored to represent my country on this first official visit. We look forward to building strategic relations with our brothers in the Kingdom in all areas."

The Kingdom had issued warnings against Syria sliding into chaos and division, affirming its support for the Syrian people and their choices during these sensitive circumstances.

In a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia confirmed that it is following the rapid developments in Syria, expressing its satisfaction with the positive steps taken to ensure the safety of civilians and to stem the bloodshed, as well as to preserve Syrian state institutions and resources.

The statement added: "While the Kingdom reaffirms its support for the brotherly Syrian people and their choices at this pivotal stage in Syria's history, it calls for concerted efforts to maintain Syria's unity and the cohesion of its people, in order to protect it—from God's will—from slipping into chaos and division."

The Kingdom also reiterated its support for anything that contributes to achieving Syria's security and stability, while preserving its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”