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Morocco World
2 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Announces Special Holiday for Eid Al-Adha on June 9
Doha – The Head of Government's office has announced that government departments and local authorities will observe an exceptional holiday on Monday, June 9, for Eid Al-Adha. The holiday extends the observance of the festival, which falls on Saturday, June 7, corresponding to the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446H. This decision was made in accordance with Article 3 of Decree No. 2.05.916 issued on July 20, 2005, as amended and supplemented, according to the government statement. The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs had previously announced on Tuesday, May 27, that the month of Dhu al-Qa'dah had completed thirty days. Consequently, the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah is Thursday, May 29, with Eid Al-Adha falling on Saturday, June 7. The ministry clarified that it had monitored the crescent of Dhu al-Hijjah for the year 1446H after sunset on Tuesday, the 29th of Dhu al-Qa'dah (May 27). Officials contacted all Islamic Affairs delegates across the kingdom and units of the Royal Armed Forces participating in the crescent observation, who unanimously confirmed that the crescent was not visible. This year's Eid Al-Adha comes under exceptional circumstances as Moroccans have been called to abstain from the traditional sacrifice. On February 26, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to refrain from performing the ritual sacrifice this year due to the alarming decline in the national livestock population. The royal appeal was motivated by economic rather than religious considerations. The national livestock, particularly sheep, has decreased by 38% since 2016, with the number of female breeding stock falling to 8.7 million heads in 2024, compared to 11 million in 2016. This decline threatens the sector's sustainability and has caused red meat prices to soar. The COVID-19 pandemic followed by several years of drought severely impacted livestock numbers. In normal years, approximately 5.5 to 6 million animals would be sacrificed during Eid Al-Adha. Continuing this practice this year would further deplete breeding stock and potentially drive meat prices to MAD 200 ($20) per kilogram. While there is no formal ban on sacrifices, authorities are implementing stricter enforcement of regulations regarding informal practices associated with the holiday. The government has launched a MAD 3 billion ($300 billion) program to help rebuild livestock numbers, with an additional MAD 3.2 billion ($320 million) planned for 2026 to support breeders participating in the female breeding stock preservation campaign. Tags: Eid Al AdhaEid Al Adha HolidayMoroccan government
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Hajj Mission intensifies inspections of pilgrims' accommodation facilities
DOHA: Qatar Hajj Mission has continued audit visits to Qatari pilgrims' accommodation facilities as part of preparations for this Hajj season. A statement from the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs said the inspections aim to ensure the full readiness and the implementation of the highest standards of security, safety, health, and food requirements. Qatari Hajj pilgrims are flocking to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia from Saturday, Dhu al-Hijjah 4, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 31, 2025. Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission's Inspection Unit Khaled Waleed Al Hammadi said the tours checked that bedrooms and public facilities such as prayer rooms, dining halls, and reception halls are clean and comply with all conditions and specifications approved by the mission. He added that the inspection tours would continue throughout the Hajj season to ensure a safe spiritual trip for the country's pilgrims.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Hajj Mission intensifies inspection of pilgrims' accommodation facilities
QNA Doha Qatar Hajj Mission has continued audit visits to Qatari pilgrims' accommodation facilities as part of preparations for this Hajj season. A statement from the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs said the inspections aim to ensure the full readiness and the implementation of the highest standards of security, safety, health, and food requirements. Qatari Hajj pilgrims have started flocking to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia since Saturday, Dhu al-Hijjah 4, 1446 AH, corresponding to May 31, 2025. Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission's Inspection Unit Khaled Waleed Al Hammadi said the tours checked that bedrooms and public facilities such as prayer rooms, dining halls, and reception halls are clean and comply with all conditions and specifications approved by the mission. He added the inspection tours would continue throughout the Hajj season to ensure a safe spiritual trip for the country's pilgrims.
Leaders
3 days ago
- Health
- Leaders
Comprehensive Healthcare for Pilgrims: Extraordinary Efforts, Advanced Procedures
Providing healthcare to pilgrims is a top priority for the Government of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Health operates at full capacity to ensure high-quality and free medical care for all pilgrims. This commitment is reflected in the scope and quality of services offered, including complex and specialized surgeries. During the 1445 Hajj season (2024), over 142,000 pilgrims benefited from various healthcare services provided by health centers and hospitals from the beginning of Dhu al-Qi'dah until the 11th of Dhu al-Hijjah. These services included 24 open-heart surgeries, 249 cardiac catheterizations, and 1,006 dialysis sessions. Additionally, 4,082 pilgrims were admitted to hospitals and medical centers to receive necessary care. These figures illustrate the ongoing advancement in medical capabilities during Hajj seasons. In the 1444 Hajj season (2023), Medina alone recorded 124 surgeries for pilgrims of different nationalities, including 64 cardiac catheterizations, 4 open-heart surgeries, and 56 general surgeries. There were also 122 dialysis sessions provided, and over 4,700 pilgrims visited emergency departments, including critical care cases. 'Saving Lives' Program Healthcare efforts extend beyond surgeries through pioneering programs and initiatives aimed at comprehensive care. One of the most notable is the 'Saving Lives' program, implemented annually by the Ministry of Health. It offers specialized, free medical services including open-heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, dialysis, endoscopy procedures, and other necessary interventions for pilgrims. Emergency and field medicine services are also significantly reinforced. A modern ambulance fleet is deployed, featuring mobile intensive care units and fully equipped large ambulances for rapid response to emergencies. Dedicated facilities, such as the King Abdulaziz Center for Kidney Diseases in Medina, support vital services like dialysis and can accommodate dozens of sessions daily for pilgrims. This comprehensive system is further enhanced by multi-language health education, as well as initiatives like the 'Sick Pilgrims Convoy', which transports hospitalized patients to the holy sites to enable them to perform their rituals. These efforts are powered by a massive workforce—approximately 29,000 healthcare, technical, and administrative staff as of 1438 (2017). Digital Transformation, Health Sector In parallel with the tremendous efforts in serving pilgrims, Saudi Arabia's health sector is undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation. The goal is to restructure healthcare delivery to be more efficient, effective, and patient-centered. Digital health is a top priority under the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program, which aim to harness technology to improve healthcare quality and accessibility. A cornerstone of this shift is the National e-Health Initiative, designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare sector through information technology. It seeks to integrate all health information systems to create a unified electronic health record for every individual in the Kingdom. This initiative has led to the development of a wide range of digital platforms and applications, including: 'Sehhaty' (My Health): A comprehensive health services portal that allows appointment booking for various services, including COVID-19 testing, remote medical consultations, appointment management, access to e-prescriptions, and personal medical records. 'Seha' (Health): The first platform specializing in remote medical consultations, enabling direct communication between patients and doctors. 'Mawid' (Appointment): Allows users to easily schedule and manage appointments at primary healthcare centers under the Ministry of Health. Other specialized platforms: 'Tatamman': For monitoring COVID-19 cases. 'Efada': For issuing medical examination certificates for expatriates. 'Wiqaya': For health education and disease prevention. Healthcare Services These digital platforms have had a tangible positive impact on the healthcare sector. They have significantly improved access to care, especially in remote areas, enabling patients to receive immediate consultations without visiting healthcare facilities. They've reduced waiting times and travel costs, streamlined health data management, improved care coordination, and reduced medical errors. Additionally, they've played a key role in health awareness, disease prevention, and post-treatment follow-up. The healthcare services provided during the Hajj season—including advanced surgical procedures—exemplify Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to offering the highest standards of care to pilgrims. Simultaneously, the accelerated digital transformation of the health sector reflects an ambitious vision for the future of healthcare in the Kingdom. By leveraging technology to enhance quality, efficiency, and accessibility, Saudi Arabia is serving both citizens and residents alike. This integration of advanced direct care with innovative digital solutions positions the Kingdom as a global leader in healthcare services. 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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
PM: State Continues Cooperation with Partners to Capitalize on Promising Chances in Energy
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed that the state continues to pursue its approach of maintaining cooperation with partners to ensure the best use of promising opportunities in Egypt's energy sector, serving the mutual interests of all parties. He emphasized the government's ongoing efforts to take necessary measures to ensure this. These statements came during the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by the premier on Wednesday May 28, 2025. He highlighted the recent activities of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, including his meeting two days ago with the delegation of American businessmen participating in the Egypt-US Economic Forum, held in Cairo. The president also met with the president of the US Chamber of Commerce, the chairman of the US-Egypt Business Council, and the chairman of Apache Corporation, in addition to representatives of various American companies. Madbouly noted that during these meetings, President Sisi emphasized Egypt's readiness to collaborate with the US business community and investors in all areas of mutual interest. The president also expressed Egypt's aspiration to establish a US industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, affirming the country's willingness to provide the necessary facilities to American investors. The prime minister reiterated the government's welcoming stance toward US investments, expressing its readiness to offer needed support and remove any obstacles to ensure the success of American companies and investors in Egypt. This aligns with the government's ongoing efforts to empower the private sector and broaden its role in driving economic development. In this context, Madbouly mentioned that President al-Sisi's meeting with the CEO of Shell Global, during which the president emphasized Egypt's efforts to improve the investment climate and address any challenges investors might face. He also stressed the government's keenness to honor financial commitments of companies in order to build mutual trust. The prime minister also referred to his meeting with the vice president of ExxonMobil for Exploration, noting that the government expressed its willingness to provide all possible support and incentives to the company to accelerate drilling operations in the 'Cairo' and 'Masry' concession areas. At the beginning of the Cabinet meeting, the prime minister extended his congratulations to President Sisi, the Egyptian people, members of the government, and all civil servants on the occasion of the beginning of Dhu al-Hijjah and the upcoming Eid al-Adha, praying that the blessed occasion brings prosperity and blessings to Egypt and the entire Arab and Islamic nations. In light of the upcoming Eid holiday, Madbouly emphasized the need for all state agencies and local authorities to be fully prepared, ensuring the provision of various public services during the holiday. He stressed the importance of readying parks, public gardens, tourist sites, and archaeological areas to welcome citizens during the Eid holiday, in addition to the preparedness of utilities and service departments. He underscored the continued operation of markets, exhibitions, and mobile outlets to provide essential and strategic goods to citizens at reasonable prices, particularly through the 'One-Day Market' initiative, suggesting its expansion to cover more areas across the governorates. Madbouly instructed the ministers of supply and internal trade, agriculture and land reclamation, petroleum and the governors to take all necessary measures to ensure the availability of strategic goods and petroleum products across the country especially in coastal areas with intensified daily monitoring throughout the holiday to meet citizens' needs.
