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Leaders
30-06-2025
- Business
- Leaders
General Court of Audit Participates in INTOSAI Professional Standards Committee Meeting
The General Court of Audit (GCA), represented by Vice President of Financial Audit and Compliance, Lama Alhammadi, took part in the 27th Steering Meeting of the Professional Standards Committee of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI). The meeting was held in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and brought together senior representatives from numerous supreme audit institutions and international organizations. INTOSAI Among the participants were officials from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Bank, and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The meeting included a series of discussion panels aimed at shaping the committee's 2026–2028 work plan. Topics covered included the implementation challenges of international standards for supreme audit institutions, the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in audit processes, and leading practices in sustainability reporting. Additionally, participants also reviewed INTOSAI's strategic development plan, emphasizing its significance in improving the quality of public sector auditing globally. GCA In her remarks, Alhammadi emphasized the GCA's initiatives to enhance professional capabilities among its auditors, ensuring that their work adheres to international best practices and advanced methodologies. Moreover, these initiatives are aligned with INTOSAI's Framework of Professional Pronouncements and the standards established by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). Finally, the GCA's involvement in the meeting underscores its dedication to contributing to global knowledge exchange and reinforcing its role within international and regional audit organizations. Related stories: Digital Saudi Arabia Showcases Kingdom's Transformation at IGF 2024 Hajj Guide: Day of Arafat Hajj 2025: Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Success in Pilgrims Service Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Mina to Oversee Hajj Services Short link : Post Views: 15 Related Stories
Leaders
09-06-2025
- Leaders
General Presidency Installs 12 High-Resolution 3D Screens to Support Pilgrims at Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has launched a new initiative to enhance pilgrim services during the Hajj season by deploying 12 high-resolution, weather-resistant 3D screens. Positioned at key locations—including entrances, exits, courtyards, and access roads to the Grand Mosque—the screens operate 24/7 to broadcast essential information and spiritual guidance. A specialized technical team oversees the system remotely from a central control room, ensuring timely updates and maintaining top performance standards. This initiative underscores the Presidency's dedication to leveraging advanced technology to assist pilgrims and support their worship experience, in line with the vision and guidance of the Kingdom's leadership. Related stories: Digital Saudi Arabia Showcases Kingdom's Transformation at IGF 2024 Hajj Guide: Day of Arafat Hajj 2025: Saudi Crown Prince Lauds Success in Pilgrims Service Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in Mina to Oversee Hajj Services Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Qatar Tribune
08-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
‘Stoning of the devil' hajj ritual
Muslim pilgrims perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. Pilgrims from around the world gather to mark the pinnacle of Hajj rituals, including the Day of Arafat, where they engage in prayer and reflection near the sacred plain of Arafat. (DPA)
Saudi Gazette
06-06-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Health Ministry warns of avoiding direct sun exposure during peak Hajj hours
Saudi Gazette Report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Health has issued a critical advisory, urging all Hajj pilgrims to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when temperatures at the holy sites peak so as to enhance the prevention of heat exhaustion and sunstroke among worshipers. The ministry underscored the vital importance of adhering to several key preventive measures. These include using umbrellas, drinking sufficient amounts of water, and strictly adhering to grouping instructions provided by authorities. These guidelines are integral to the health sector's comprehensive efforts to protect pilgrims and enhance their safety while performing the Hajj rituals. The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday, the Day of Arafat, a remarkable 90 percent decrease in the number of heat exhaustion cases among pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, compared to last year. This significant reduction is attributed to the concerted efforts of the health sector, working in close collaboration with various government agencies, to proactively address health risks. Even before the pilgrims' movement to Mina, to mark the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health had intensified its comprehensive field and awareness initiatives to safeguard pilgrims' health and prevent heat stress. This effort aligned with Vision 2030's Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program that aimed for a safe and healthy Hajj. The ministry cautioned that symptoms of heat stress include headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, thirst, and nausea. Upon noticing these, pilgrims should immediately move to a shaded area, cool down with water, and drink plenty of fluids, it said. Pilgrims are also advised to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, refrain from walking on hot surfaces, and exercise caution when engaging in strenuous activities. The ministry affirmed that the health sector is highly prepared, with over 34 equipped field health units strategically distributed across the holy sites. These units provide urgent medical care and rapid response for heat stress cases.
Saudi Gazette
06-06-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Health Ministry warns to avoid direct sun exposure during peak Hajj hours
Saudi Gazette Report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Health has issued a critical advisory, urging all Hajj pilgrims to avoid direct sun exposure between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when temperatures at the holy sites peak so as to enhance the prevention of heat exhaustion and sunstroke among worshipers. The ministry underscored the vital importance of adhering to several key preventive measures. These include using umbrellas, drinking sufficient amounts of water, and strictly adhering to grouping instructions provided by authorities. These guidelines are integral to the health sector's comprehensive efforts to protect pilgrims and enhance their safety while performing the Hajj rituals. The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday, the Day of Arafat, a remarkable 90 percent decrease in the number of heat exhaustion cases among pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, compared to last year. This significant reduction is attributed to the concerted efforts of the health sector, working in close collaboration with various government agencies, to proactively address health risks. Even before the pilgrims' movement to Mina, to mark the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health had intensified its comprehensive field and awareness initiatives to safeguard pilgrims' health and prevent heat stress. This effort aligned with Vision 2030's Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program that aimed for a safe and healthy Hajj. The ministry cautioned that symptoms of heat stress include headache, dizziness, excessive sweating, thirst, and nausea. Upon noticing these, pilgrims should immediately move to a shaded area, cool down with water, and drink plenty of fluids, it said. Pilgrims are also advised to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 am and 4 pm, refrain from walking on hot surfaces, and exercise caution when engaging in strenuous activities. The ministry affirmed that the health sector is highly prepared, with over 34 equipped field health units strategically distributed across the holy sites. These units provide urgent medical care and rapid response for heat stress cases.
