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Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Task force discusses objectives of Arab cybersecurity strategy
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A specialized team tasked with preparing the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy met in Riyadh on Thursday to discuss the strategic objectives proposed by the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers. During the meeting chaired by Saudi Arabia, five major elements of the Council's proposal were discussed. They include enhancing cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, strengthening Arab cyber resilience in the face of cyber-attacks, working to build human capacity and develop the cyber industry, and harmonizing cyber legislation and frameworks among the member states. The Arab Cybersecurity Strategy aims to achieve the Council's objectives set forth in its bylaws, approved by the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level, which include a secure and reliable Arab cyberspace that promotes growth and prosperity for all member states. In addition to developing and strengthening cooperation and coordination among Arab countries in all aspects related to cybersecurity issues, the Council wiil strive to protect the interests of the League's member states in international organizations related to cybersecurity by unifying the Arab position. Representatives of cybersecurity agencies in Arab countries, the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers, and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States also participated in the meeting. The Council of Arab Cybersecurity Ministers comprises Arab ministers concerned with cybersecurity. Its bylaws were adopted pursuant to a decision by the Council of the League of Arab States at the summit level. It operates under the umbrella of the Council of the League of Arab States, formulating general policies and developing strategies for joint Arab action. The Arab Ministerial Committee for Cybersecurity held its first meeting last December, attended by officials concerned with cybersecurity from Arab League member states, along with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The meeting discussed the preparation of the Arab Cybersecurity Strategy, the holding of joint cyber exercises, and a set of working papers submitted by member states of the League of Arab States, with the aim of enhancing cooperation in the field of cybersecurity at the Arab level.
Gulf Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Arab League honours Fujairah CP with Leading Arab Personality Award in Sustainable Development
The League of Arab States, represented by its Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, honoured Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, with the Leading Arab Personality Award in Sustainable Development, during the Arab Sustainability Day 2025 ceremony held under the theme "Raising Awareness of the Importance of Sustainability in the Arab Region' at the League's headquarters in Cairo. The ceremony commenced with a speech by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, in which he emphasised that celebrating Arab Sustainability Day reflects the importance of promoting sustainable development concepts and achieving a balance between its three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental-especially in light of the growing challenges and rapid changes across the Arab world in various fields. For her part, Ambassador Dr. Nada Al Ajezi, Director of the Department of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation Department - General Secretariat of the Arab League, stated, "Arab Sustainability Day aims to be a media engine that highlights the achievements of Arab countries and various stakeholders in implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. "It also seeks to create an Arab environment supportive of these efforts, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, expertise, best practices, and experiences to build a better future for the Arab region." Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad delivered a keynote speech at the event, stating,"In today's world, amid constant changes and challenges, we stand before one responsibility and one goal-to work earnestly together toward implementing the best environmental practices and achieving sustainable development goals in key vital sectors that serve people, empower them, and contribute to improving their quality of life.' Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad added, "The United Arab Emirates has made environmental sustainability a top priority in its future vision and a fundamental pillar within its national development strategies. This stems from its pivotal role in ensuring individual stability, empowering communities, and supporting economic growth and prosperity. The UAE continues to pursue its efforts in environmental and climate action at both regional and international levels." He also highlighted the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, emphasising that environmental sustainability is a key pillar of Fujairah's comprehensive and sustainable government vision, particularly in strategic sectors such as mining and mineral wealth, the oil and ship bunkering industry, and marine ecosystem conservation to protect fish resources. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad praised the Arab League's efforts in organising Arab Sustainability Day 2025, calling it the most significant Arab event spotlighting environmental sustainability issues and seeking solutions, while opening new horizons for strategic partnerships and pioneering projects at both the Arab and global levels to achieve sustainable development goals across the Arab world. During the event Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements between the Government of Fujairah and the League of Arab States, and honoured a number of distinguished individuals in the field of sustainability whose efforts have had a regional impact. The honouring ceremony was attended by Mohammed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament; Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Crown Prince of Fujairah's Office; Hamdan Karam Al Kaabi, Director of the Private Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah; and Engineer Aseela Al Mualla, Director of the Fujairah Environment Authority. WAM
Al Etihad
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Arab League honours Fujairah Crown Prince with Leading Arab Personality Award in Sustainable Development
22 May 2025 18:48 CAIRO (WAM) The League of Arab States, represented by its Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, honoured H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, with the Leading Arab Personality Award in Sustainable Development, during the Arab Sustainability Day 2025 ceremony held under the theme 'Raising Awareness of the Importance of Sustainability in the Arab Region' at the League's headquarters in ceremony commenced with a speech by Aboul Gheit, in which he emphasised that celebrating Arab Sustainability Day reflects the importance of promoting sustainable development concepts and achieving a balance between its three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental—especially in light of the growing challenges and rapid changes across the Arab world in various her part, Ambassador Dr. Nada Al-Ajezi, Director of the Department of Sustainable Development and International Cooperation Department – General Secretariat of the Arab League, stated, "Arab Sustainability Day aims to be a media engine that highlights the achievements of Arab countries and various stakeholders in implementing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It also seeks to create an Arab environment supportive of these efforts, providing a platform to exchange knowledge, expertise, best practices, and experiences to build a better future for the Arab region."H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, delivered a keynote speech at the event, stating, 'In today's world, amid constant changes and challenges, we stand before one responsibility and one goal—to work earnestly together toward implementing the best environmental practices and achieving sustainable development goals in key vital sectors that serve people, empower them, and contribute to improving their quality of life.'His Highness added, "The United Arab Emirates has made environmental sustainability a top priority in its future vision and a fundamental pillar within its national development strategies. This stems from its pivotal role in ensuring individual stability, empowering communities, and supporting economic growth and prosperity. The UAE continues to pursue its efforts in environmental and climate action at both regional and international levels."H.H. also highlighted the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, emphasising that environmental sustainability is a key pillar of Fujairah's comprehensive and sustainable government vision, particularly in strategic sectors such as mining and mineral wealth, the oil and ship bunkering industry, and marine ecosystem conservation to protect fish resources.H.H. praised the Arab League's efforts in organising Arab Sustainability Day 2025, calling it the most significant Arab event spotlighting environmental sustainability issues and seeking solutions, while opening new horizons for strategic partnerships and pioneering projects at both the Arab and global levels to achieve sustainable development goals across the Arab the event, H.H. witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements between the Government of Fujairah and the League of Arab States, and honoured a number of distinguished individuals in the field of sustainability whose efforts have had a regional honouring ceremony was attended by Mohammed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament; Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Crown Prince of Fujairah's Office; Hamdan Karam Al Kaabi, Director of the Private Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah; and Engineer Aseela Al Mualla, Director of the Fujairah Environment Authority.
Al Etihad
20-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Saif bin Zayed meets with Arab League Secretary-General
20 May 2025 23:22 DUBAI (WAM)His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, met with Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, during Seamless Middle East meeting addressed various topics of mutual interest, including mechanisms to activate the Arab Vision for the Digital Economy, which was launched in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions also underscored the UAE's pivotal role in shaping the future of the Arab digital economy, advancing technological and knowledge integration, and establishing a sustainable Arab development model that aligns with global transformations and future ambitions.
El Chorouk
20-05-2025
- Politics
- El Chorouk
Arab Vision 2045 Project to Support and Enhance National Plans
The Arab Summit, held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, earlier this week, adopted the 'Arab Vision 2045' document, a roadmap prepared by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) and the League of Arab States, under the supervision of ESCWA Executive Secretary Rola Dashti and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Arab Vision 2045 represents a strategic vision for the future of the Arab region, based on six pillars: security and safety, justice and fairness, innovation and creativity, prosperity and balanced development, diversity and vitality, and cultural and civilizational renewal. Following the adoption of the vision by Arab leaders gathered in Baghdad, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, emphasized that 'Arab Vision 2045 constitutes an ambitious framework for establishing a clear, long-term development path that offers hope to the region's youth for a brighter and more stable future, and reflects a collective awareness that development is the foundation of security and stability in the Arab region.' Regarding how to keep pace with the implementation of this strategy at the country level, especially in light of the developmental and political disparities within the region, ESCWA's Commission and information Secretary, Karim Khalil told Echorouk: 'Arab Vision 2045 does not seek to replace existing national plans, but rather aims to support and enhance them by providing a guiding regional framework that facilitates coordination between Arab countries and stimulates the exchange of expertise'. He explained that 'the vision was formulated using a flexible methodology that considers developmental and political differences between countries, allowing each country to draw on it in line with its priorities and local realities. The document also stipulates the establishment of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms based on measurable performance indicators, developed in collaboration between governments, the League of Arab States, and ESCWA. Through joint task forces, periodic progress reviews will be conducted, and implementation will be adapted to the national context, allowing for intelligent interaction with challenges without imposing a single model on all'. Regarding ensuring that the initiatives proposed in the document, such as the shift to AI-based education, are feasible and not merely theoretical aspirations, Karim Khalil added, 'The vision does not merely present ambitious ideas, but is based on a solid institutional foundation. A large number of the initiatives included in it have already undergone extensive discussions within specialised ministerial councils within the Joint Arab Action Framework, such as the Ministers of Communications and others, giving them political momentum and initial technical consensus. These initiatives have received their due scrutiny and review. They are not theoretical proposals, but rather a natural evolution of paths already being implemented or previously proposed.' 'In contrast, the vision also includes a set of new initiatives built on in-depth analytical studies conducted by ESCWA, think tanks, and academic partners in the region, enhancing its credibility and applicability. For example, the transition to Education 4.0 is presented as a gradual process that begins with developing digital infrastructure, updating curricula, and training personnel, rather than implementing pre-existing models that do not take into account the differences in capabilities between countries. The vision also calls for activating partnerships with the private sector and research institutions to secure the required resources and technology, within the framework of a monitoring system that ensures feasibility and adaptability,' he added. Regarding issues of social and economic justice, such as bridging gaps between marginalised groups and ensuring inclusiveness, Karim Khalil emphasised that 'social justice is one of the six fundamental pillars of the Arab Vision 2045, and the document devotes significant space to proposing policies and initiatives aimed at bridging economic and social gaps. These policies include enhancing social protection, expanding educational and employment opportunities for marginalised groups, empowering women and youth, and achieving equitable wealth distribution. The vision emphasises the need to adopt a comprehensive development model based on equity and equal opportunity, while asserting that there can be no sustainable development without integrating all segments of society into the decision-making process and benefiting from the fruits of development.'
