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Saudi HRC Head: Reforms Have Protected Workers, Improved Working Environment

Saudi HRC Head: Reforms Have Protected Workers, Improved Working Environment
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Saudi HRC Head: Reforms Have Protected Workers, Improved Working Environment

Saudi HRC Head: Reforms Have Protected Workers, Improved Working Environment

The remarkable progress made by Saudi Arabia in combating human trafficking comes against the backdrop of significant reforms adopted by the Kingdom, said the head of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), Awad Al-Awwad.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Awwad said that reforms were reflected in developing the legal and institutional structure that enhances the work environment and protects employment.

“Saudi Arabia has been keen to accede to the conventions and protocols dealing with crimes of human trafficking,” noted Al-Awwad, adding that the Kingdom has joined the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the supplementing Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea, and Air.

“The Kingdom also actively participates in regional and international efforts,” said Al-Awwad, citing Saudi Arabia’s contribution to the issuance of the Arab strategy to combat crimes of human trafficking as well as the Gulf guiding law fighting the illicit practice.

Al-Awwad said that human trafficking is a form of “organized crime that crosses borders,” which makes international efforts to combat it an absolute necessity.

“The exchange of experiences through scientific conferences and forums contributes to strengthening national efforts, and raises the efficiency of control agencies, as it enhances the exchange of information, gaining experiences, and knowing the best international professional practices,” stressed Al-Awwad.

Al-Awwad also underlined the Kingdom’s keenness to partake in and organize conferences and forums on human trafficking.

Saudi Arabia is also keen to strengthen its cooperation with countries and organizations to reach a mature mechanism of these partnerships and forums.

“We look forward that the forum sessions will contribute to arriving at innovative and creative recommendations to strengthen the fight against human trafficking in the Middle East,” said Al-Awwad.

The third government forum to discuss the challenges of combating human trafficking crimes in the Middle East 2021 concluded on Tuesday with its activities hosted by Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Highlights Vision 2030 Anti-Corruption Efforts at OIC Baku Meeting

Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA
Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Highlights Vision 2030 Anti-Corruption Efforts at OIC Baku Meeting

Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA
Saudi Arabia Participates in OIC Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Baku - SPA

Saudi Arabia participated in the Third Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a delegation headed by President of the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Mazin bin Ibrahim Al-Kahmous.

In his address, Al-Kahmous emphasized Saudi Arabia's practical steps under Vision 2030 to enhance transparency and combat corruption, and called on member states to adopt a draft resolution submitted by the Kingdom on strengthening information exchange among anti-corruption authorities and cooperation in asset recovery and return, including signing the GlobE Network information exchange agreement.

He urged the remaining OIC member states to complete the ratification process for the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation, expressing hope that the meeting's outcomes would serve the shared interests of Islamic nations in combating corruption and reducing safe havens for offenders.

Saudi Arabia's participation reflects its commitment to international anti-corruption efforts, in line with Vision 2030's emphasis on governance, transparency, and accountability.

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Kuwait Summons Iranian Ambassador after Embassy Statement on 'Plot'

Kuwait's national flags are lowered to the half-mast position outside the landmark Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City on December 16, 2023, as the Gulf country mourns the death of its leader the late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah. (AFP)
Kuwait's national flags are lowered to the half-mast position outside the landmark Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City on December 16, 2023, as the Gulf country mourns the death of its leader the late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah. (AFP)
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Kuwait Summons Iranian Ambassador after Embassy Statement on 'Plot'

Kuwait's national flags are lowered to the half-mast position outside the landmark Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City on December 16, 2023, as the Gulf country mourns the death of its leader the late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah. (AFP)
Kuwait's national flags are lowered to the half-mast position outside the landmark Kuwait Towers in Kuwait City on December 16, 2023, as the Gulf country mourns the death of its leader the late emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah. (AFP)

Kuwait summoned Iran's ambassador on Wednesday to protest over a statement by the Iranian embassy that it said amounted to interference in its internal affairs, the foreign ministry said.

Kuwait rejected any interference in rulings issued by its courts and called on Iran to comply with international law and the UN Charter, particularly the principle of good-neighborliness, the ministry said in a statement.

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UAE President Confers First Class Order of Zayed II on flydubai Crew

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai at the ceremony on Tuesday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai at the ceremony on Tuesday. (WAM)
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UAE President Confers First Class Order of Zayed II on flydubai Crew

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai at the ceremony on Tuesday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai at the ceremony on Tuesday. (WAM)

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred on Tuesday the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure the safety of passengers.

The honors were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, who commended the crew’s actions and sense of responsibility, reported the UAE state news agency WAM.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, honors the flydubai crew with the First Class Order of Zayed II. (WAM)

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, was present at the ceremony.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stressed that preserving human security and safety represents the highest priority and supreme value of the UAE, praising the courage and sense of responsibility demonstrated by the crew members in performing their duties.

The crew members thanked the president and expressed their pride in receiving the honor, which reflects his recognition of the values of service, dedication and commitment.