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Observer
14-04-2025
- Climate
- Observer
Campaign on the effects of weather, Tsunamis in South Al Sharqiyah
Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched the National Awareness Campaign on the Hazards of Weather and Tsunamis in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Under the slogan 'Your Awareness for Your Safety,' the campaign is being implemented in partnership with the National Emergency Management Committee, the Ministry of Information, and the Civil Defense and Ambulance Authority. The campaign is being coordinated with the Office of the Governor of South Al Sharqiyah, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Ministry of Health. The campaign that will run from April 14-17 aims to raise awareness among the community and stakeholders about the risks of weather, climate change, and tsunamis. It also aims to enhance public awareness of the multi-hazard early warning system, provide comprehensive guidance on proper emergency response, and strengthen community response and individual capacity through training and events. The campaign will cover the Wilayats of Sur, Jalan Bani Bu Ali, and Masirah. It targets representatives of government and private entities in the governorate, as well as representatives of civil society organizations, charitable organizations, and groups. It will guide them in optimally managing the risks associated with these phenomena. The campaign will be implemented across four main axes: meetings and seminars, practical exercises, participation in various activities and events in the governorate, and awareness-raising brochures. Abdullah bin Rashid al Khadhouri, Director General of Meteorology, stated, "The climate challenges facing the world today require a concerted effort and continuous awareness-raising initiatives from all of us, and this is what this national campaign seeks to achieve. Through it, we seek to deliver clear and simplified scientific messages that enhance individual awareness and promote preventative behavior in the face of climate change. We at the Authority also continue to develop the meteorological and early warning system using the latest global technologies to ensure accurate alerts and rapid response, ensuring the protection of lives and property."
Iraq Business
28-01-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
New Initiative to promote Iraqi Youth Entrepreneurship
By John Lee. Iraq's Supreme Council for Youth has approved several initiatives to promote youth development and economic participation. Key decisions included establishing " Secure Economic Zones for Youth, " with four incubators in Baghdad and two in each governorate, and creating the " Iraq Young Entrepreneurs Forum " to support 500 young entrepreneurs and enhance their access to private sector opportunities. The council also approved expanding the National Youth Team for Climate Change to 2,000 members and prioritising the appointment of individuals with disabilities to leadership roles in departments related to disability affairs. A "Permanent Committee for Supporting and Caring for Youth" was established to streamline coordination with the council. Other initiatives included launching a National Awareness Campaign for the Development Plan, approving the 2025 youth and sports annual plan, and tasking the Federal Board of Supreme Audit with reviewing investments in youth and sports facilities. The council noted progress in Iraq's youth development indicators in the 2024 Global Youth Development Index. Full statement from the Office of the Prime Minister: Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired the 7th meeting of the Supreme Council for Youth today, Monday, where agenda topics were discussed and key decisions were made. The council approved the establishment of developmental and economic business incubators for youth, under the name "Secure Economic Zones for Youth," with four in Baghdad and two in each governorate. Additionally, the council approved increasing the number of members in the National Youth Team for Climate Change to 2,000. To further support youth projects, the council approved the establishment of the "Iraq Young Entrepreneurs Forum", comprising 500 young entrepreneurs. This forum will represent youth before decision-making bodies and facilitate access to opportunities within the private sector. In alignment with promoting the rights of people with disabilities and special needs, it was decided that priority for appointing heads of departments and divisions related to disability affairs would be given to individuals from this group. The council also approved renaming the coordinating committees with the Supreme Council for Youth to the "Permanent Committee for Supporting and Caring for Youth." This committee will report to the relevant minister and coordinate directly with the Supreme Council for Youth. As part of broader strategic initiatives, the council approved the launch of the National Awareness Campaign for the Development Plan, including the preparation of guides and trainers to support the initiative. The council also approved the results of the National Youth Programs Competition and the 2025 annual plan for youth and sports directorates presented by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Additionally, the Federal Board of Supreme Audit was tasked with preparing a report on investments in youth and sports facilities for further review and decision-making. The meeting highlighted progress in youth development indicators as reflected in the 2024 Global Youth Development Index, following the establishment of the Supreme Council for Youth and the various programs it has launched. (Source: PMO)
