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Abdul Aziz Khoja opens Saudi cultural week in Yemen
The Yemeni minister said the cultural week presents the best of visual and fine arts in both countries. “What I have seen at the art show reflects the remarkable progress achieved by Saudi Arabia in art and culture,” he said. Earlier on arrival at Sanaa airport, Khoja said he was extremely happy to visit the historic city. “It’s a city of history, peace, love and wisdom,” the minister said. “When I knock at Sanaa’s gate I feel like all the doors of history are open to me,” the Saudi Press Agency quoted Khoja as saying. He said joint cultural programs of Saudis and Yemenis would strengthen the historic relations between the two Arab neighbors. He thanked Al Muflahi for organizing the Saudi cultural week in three Yemeni cities: Sanaa, Aden and Mokalla. “We are proud of hosting the Saudi cultural week in Yemen,” Al-Muflahi said. The Yemeni minister urged people in the three cities to take part in the cultural programs being organized on the occasion. |
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European Parliament delegation visits OIC headquarters
The European Parliament side said that the purpose of their visit to the OIC was mainly to find common ground for dialogue and future partnership between the European Union and the OIC. The European Parliament side stressed on the need for regular meetings on socio - economic development issues as well as interfaith dialogue and dialogue among civilizations. The European Parliament delegation expressed its desire to engage in fruitful cooperation with the OIC on these issues. Ambassador Manan briefed the delegation on the overall policies and activities of the OIC that encompass political, social, cultural, humanitarian and economic fields, he stated that the vision of the OIC was based on the principles of modernization and moderation, and as the largest intergovernmental political body after the UN, the OIC was playing an important role on global peace and security, as well as economic development of its Member States. |
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OIC Chief appeals for restraint in Nigeria's Bauchi
The OIC Chief reminded them of the importance of tolerance and the need for them to continue to co-exist in harmony, peace and unity in the march towards building a virile Nigerian nation. The Secretary General conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Nigeria and prayed to God for the quick recovery of the injured. |
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Iran test runs its first nuclear power plant
The operation has worried U.S. and Western allies because of concerns it could help Tehran develop nuclear weapons. The head of the Russian nuclear agency Sergei Kiriyenko, who is visiting Iran for the so-called pre-commissioning, said construction of the plant at the Gulf port of Bushehr was now complete. 'The construction stage of the nuclear power plant is over, we are now in the pre-comissioning stage, which is a combination of complex procedures,' Kiriyenko told reporters in Bushehr. Iran and Russia will also announce a date for the plant to go operational, IRNA reported yesterday. The test operation at the 1,000-megawatt plant will involve 'virtual fuel,' not nuclear fuel rods, officials have said. Russia took over construction at Bushehr in 1994 but completion of the plant was delayed for a number of reasons, particularly Western accusations that Iran's nuclear programme is cover for a weapons drive. |
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Islamic Trade Finance Corporation's achievements highlighted
“As the host country of the ITFC and one of the founding members of the IDB, the Kingdom occupies a highly prominent position in the OIC, and the government’s leadership in supporting and encouraging private sector enterprises and initiatives is an exemplary model for all member countries,” Al Wohaib said. The ITFC delegation also met with Abdullah Al Khenaifer, MD and CEO of the Saudi Export Development Center (SEDC), and discussed ways in which SEDC can participate in ITFC’s ‘Trade Promotion & Cooperation Program,’ and thus contribute to increased trade promotion, capacity building and enhanced technical assistance. “The purpose of these meetings was to enhance the understanding of how ITFC operates as an autonomous unit within the IDB Group. |
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Saudi Arabia to attend Cairo meet on Gaza reconstruction
Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal will lead the Saudi delegation, which will include Finance Minister Ibrahim Al Assaf and Yousuf Al Bassam, deputy chairman and managing director of Saudi Fund for Development. |
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Sudanese aid workers killed in Darfur
Frederic Mar, from Aide Médicale Internationale, said the bus the aid workers were on was stopped by the armed group, who opened fire when the passengers panicked, killing two members of staff and injuring four civilians. Tension has increased in Darfur as the International Criminal Court (ICC) considers whether to issue an arrest warrant for Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese president, for alleged war crimes. ICC judges are expected to rule on a decision within weeks. |
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US to give $900 million aid for Gaza reconstruction
Rob Reynolds, Al Jazeera's senior Washington correspondent, said the administration of Barack Obama, the US president, had not moved towards engaging directly with Hamas but had modified some of its language towards dealing with Palestinians in Gaza. It was prepared to mention Palestinian suffering without directly linking it to the actions of Hamas, our correspondent said. The US has repeatedly said it will not hold talks with Hamas unless it recognizes Israel, renounces violence and recognizes previous Palestinian peace agreements. In December, the administration of George Bush, Obama's predecessor, said it would give $85m to the UN agency that provides aid to Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. |
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UN chief hails Qatar's donations to aid Gaza people
CERF provides fast, reliable, equitable and targeted humanitarian assistance to emergencies around the world. "The contribution is especially welcome, as it comes at a time when global humanitarian needs are expected to grow in light of the interconnected challenges of the food crisis, the global financial crisis, climate change and intensifying armed conflicts," the statement added. |
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Gulf States approve Gaza projects
Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired the UAE delegation that included Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs. The ministers called for holding a meeting on Saturday that brings together representatives of foreign ministries and development funds to set mechanisms of the program. |
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