OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza
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OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

OIC Condemns Israel’s Attack on a School Housing Displaced People in Gaza

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned in the strongest terms Israel’s continued crimes of genocide it is committing in the Gaza Strip, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.OIC denounced Israel’s most recent bombing of a UNRWA school housing thousands of displaced people in the Nuseirat camp, resulting in the death and injury of dozens.In a press release, OIC said these crimes constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, the Geneva Conventions, and resolutions issued by the International Court of Justice. The Jeddah-based organization also called for the necessity of investigating this crime and all war crimes committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, including targeting UNRWA employees and facilities, displaced persons in its headquarters, and health and humanitarian workers. It stressed the need to prosecute and hold the perpetrators accountable.The OIC also called on the international community to assume its responsibilities towards putting an end to Israel’s brutal aggression targeting civilians, the displaced, hospitals, schools, buildings and places of worship.

It also renewed calls for the necessity of delivering humanitarian and medical aid adequately and sustainably to all parts of the Gaza Strip.The OIC also called on the relevant international justice institutions to take the necessary measures and hold those responsible for the violations and crimes committed by Israel accountable.



Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says All Maritime Activities Will Resume Immediately

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)
A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, June 29, 2026. (Reuters)

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

This reverses a June 29 advisory ‌that had ‌urged the temporary ‌suspension ⁠of sailing and fishing ⁠boats until further notice, though commercial shipping was exempted.

The ministry on Sunday urged all maritime vessel ⁠operators and users to "abide ‌by ‌the maritime regulations and ‌instructions in effect, to ensure ‌the highest levels of safety and security for all trips".

However, the ministry stressed that the resumption is dependent on rigorous adherence to approved preventive controls and technical requirements.

It urged all vessel owners, maritime operators, and seafarers to fully comply with the maritime regulations and instructions.

It also underlined the need to ensure the availability of all required safety and security equipment on board vessels before and during sailing to avoid risks.


Saudi-Backed Initiative Trains Yemeni Teachers in Digital Skills

The program will train 500 male and female teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Socotra. (SDRPY)
The program will train 500 male and female teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Socotra. (SDRPY)
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Saudi-Backed Initiative Trains Yemeni Teachers in Digital Skills

The program will train 500 male and female teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Socotra. (SDRPY)
The program will train 500 male and female teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Socotra. (SDRPY)

A Saudi-backed initiative to strengthen Yemeni teachers’ digital skills has been launched as part of broader efforts to modernize education and equip educators to integrate technology into the classroom.

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) is implementing the “Digital Empowerment for Yemeni Teachers” project in partnership with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center at King Abdulaziz University.

The program will train 500 male and female teachers in the governorates of Aden, Abyan, Hadramawt, Al-Mahra, and Socotra.

The project aims to strengthen teachers’ digital and professional skills through a blended training program combining in-person instruction with remote learning via videoconferencing, enabling participants across the targeted governorates to take part.

The curriculum focuses on integrating digital technologies into teaching, improving educational content and instructional methods, and enhancing the capacity of Yemen’s education workforce to keep pace with rapid technological change.

The initiative is part of a broader SDRPY effort to support human development, reflecting its view of education as a cornerstone of sustainable development and institutional capacity building.

The training program consists of two main tracks. The first focuses on artificial intelligence applications and AI-generated subject-specific content, enabling teachers to use modern digital tools to develop and enhance instructional materials.

The second covers digital instructional design, training participants to create interactive educational content in line with modern teaching practices, strengthen digital learning environments and increase student engagement.

The project is expected to expand the use of digital solutions in schools and educational institutions while building a teaching workforce better equipped to adapt to technological advances.

It builds on SDRPY’s broader support for Yemen’s education sector, spanning general, higher, technical and vocational education through the construction and equipping of model schools, university development, the establishment of colleges and institutes, and teacher training.

SDRPY has implemented 287 projects and initiatives since its establishment across eight key sectors: education, health, energy, water, transport, agriculture and fisheries, development programs, and capacity building for Yemen’s legitimate government, with the aim of supporting stability and improving basic services across the country.


Saudi Leadership Congratulates US President on Independence Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - File Photo
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates US President on Independence Day

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - File Photo

Saudi Arabia's leadership congratulated US President Donald Trump on the United States' Independence Day, underscoring the close ties between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to Trump wishing him good health and happiness, and the government and people of the US steady progress and prosperity.

He also praised the distinguished Saudi-US relations and their ongoing development across various fields.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister sent a separate cable conveying similar wishes to the US president and the American people.