By New Age Islam Staff Writer
19 October 2024
Dr. Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi Highlights Saudi Arabia's Global Vision at 'Global Harmony' Program
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Dr. Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, Deputy Minister of International Media Relations for Saudi Arabia, emphasized the nation’s commitment to viewing the world as a single family, transcending all distinctions of language, culture, and race. Addressing journalists at the Ministry of Media's 'Global Harmony' program, he shared Saudi Arabia's vision for a peaceful, prosperous world grounded in mutual respect and love. Below are five key points from Dr. Khalid’s address:
1. World as One Family Without Discrimination
Dr. Khalid highlighted Saudi Arabia’s belief in treating the global community as one family. Regardless of differences in language, culture, or race, Saudi Arabia considers the problems of others as its own and actively works to contribute to their resolution.
2. Collaboration with India’s Workforce
Dr. Khalid praised the contribution of over 20 million Indians working in Saudi Arabia, recognizing their crucial role in the kingdom's development. He acknowledged their significance in building the country's infrastructure and emphasized their inclusion in Saudi Arabia's future growth.
3. Saudi Arabia’s Efforts for Global Harmony
While maintaining its cultural identity, Saudi Arabia is accelerating its efforts to promote global harmony. This initiative is part of the larger Vision 2030 framework, where Saudi Arabia aims to foster global cooperation and peace on multiple fronts.
4. Vision for a World of Peace and Prosperity
Dr. Khalid shared Saudi Arabia's aspiration for a peaceful and prosperous world characterized by mutual respect, understanding, and love. This vision aligns with the broader goals of Saudi leadership under Vision 2030, aimed at fostering global cooperation.
5. The 'Quality of Life' Initiative
He also highlighted the significance of the 'Quality of Life' program, a key focus of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership. The media initiatives, including the 'Global Harmony' program, are integral to this larger mission, working toward improving the quality of life both locally and internationally.
Dr. Khalid's Roles and Contributions
In addition to his leadership in the Ministry of Media, Dr. Khalid serves as the General Supervisor for Foreign Media, Chairman of the Arab Media Standing Committee in the Arab League, and Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, further showcasing his multifaceted role in fostering global media relations.
The following is the English translation of a report published in the Urdu newspaper Inquilab:
We consider the entire world as one family, without any discrimination
Riyadh (INN) – Dr. Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi, Deputy Minister of International Media Relations for the government of Saudi Arabia, stated that "We consider the entire world as one family, without any discrimination based on language, culture, or race. Consequently, we view the problems of other regions, individuals, and peoples as our own and consider it essential to contribute to their resolution." He was addressing journalists from around the world at a major program organized as part of the 'Global Harmony' initiative under the Ministry of Media.
More than two dozen journalists from India's print and electronic media were also present on this occasion. Dr. Khalid praised the more than 20 million Indians working in Saudi Arabia, acknowledging their significant role in the country's development. He mentioned that Saudi Arabia is currently working swiftly on various fronts for global harmony while preserving its cultural identity. He added that they envision a world characterized by peace, prosperity, and mutual respect and love. He further explained that under Vision 2030, they are working on a large scale across multiple levels, with significant contributions from more than 20 million experts, including those from India.
It should be noted that Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman places key importance on the 'Quality of Life' initiative. The aforementioned media initiative by the Ministry of Media and International Relations is also part of the 'Quality of Life' program. Dr. Khalid bin Abdulqader Al-Ghamdi is the General Supervisor for Foreign Media in the Saudi Ministry of Media and also serves as Chairman of the Arab Media Standing Committee in the Arab League. In addition, he is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at King Abdulaziz University, Deputy Dean at the Research and Consulting Institute at the same university, and Vice CEO of Jeddah Valley Technical Company.
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Courtesy: Urdu Inquilab
URL: https://www.newageislam.com/interfaith-dialogue/saudi-arabia-world-family-discrimination/d/133487
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