Female Security Guards at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
New
Age Islam News Bureau
18
February 2023
• Hussa
Alhudaithi, Saudi Female Amateur Golfer Hopes For Professional Future
• BJP’s
Kausar Jahan Elected Haj Panel Chair, Says its A Positive Message for Muslim
Women
• Pakistan
Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb Meets Turkish Earthquake Women Victims
• Germany
Will Resume its Afghan Projects for Sake of Women: German Media
• Rally
Jameel Field Set To Double In Second Edition of The Women’s Race In Saudi
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Female
Security Guards at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina
Dozens
of female officers are currently deployed both in Makkah and Madinah, / Photo:
Siasat
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February
18, 2023
Ramadan
Al Sherbini
Cairo:
A Saudi state agency in charge of Islam’s two holiest sites, plans to place
female security personnel at the Prophet Mohammed’s Mosque in Medina as part of
efforts to upgrade services, a Saudi newspaper has reported.
The
General Presidency for Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque recently held a meeting
with an operating company of the scared site to discuss bolstering security
guards and facilities in preparation for the Islamic holy month of Ramadan due
to start in late March, Al Watan said.
During
the meeting, arrangements were made and plans drawn up to boost security and
safety at the mosque as well as introducing female security to “develop the
service system” at the mosque, the report said.
The
meetings were attended by security and safety officials including head of the
women’s security and safety department at the mosque.
The
month of Ramadan usually marks the peak season for Muslims heading to the Grand
Mosque, Islam’s holiest site in Makkah, to perform Umrah or minor pilgrimage
and to visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
In
recent months, Saudi Arabia has launched a series of measures facilitating
undertaking Umrah for overseas Muslims.
Last
week, the General Presidency for Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque said two
non-Muslim women had entered the mosque by mistake.
“Both
were made aware of the sanctity of the mosque and its message. Both expressed
appreciation of the personnel’s guidance,” the agency added in a statement.
Source:
Gulf News
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Hussa
Alhudaithi, Saudi Female Amateur Golfer Hopes For Professional Future
Hussa
Alhudaithi, who comes from Riyadh and is a member of Ladies First Club for
Golf, spoke to Arab News. (AN Photo)
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Saleh
Fareed
February
17, 2023
KING
ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY: An amateur Saudi golfer took a step toward her dream of
turning professional at the ongoing Aramco Saudi Ladies International in the
pro-am tournament.
Hussa
Alhudaithi, who comes from Riyadh and is a member of Ladies First Club for
Golf, spoke to Arab News during the second day of ASLI currently being played
at the Royal Green Golf & Country Club.
“It
is been a great experience for me especially it is my first tournament with the
best in the world and I am sure it will impact my performance because we learn
from in a tournament with the world’s best players,” she said.
When
Alhudaithi first took up the sport as a hobby while she was studying in the US,
golf was very much a minority sport but the work of the sport promoters Saudi
Golf Federation and Golf Saudi is helping to introduce a new generation of
Saudis to golf.
She
expressed her gratitude to the SGF and Golf Saudi for give her the opportunity
and opening the door for them to take part in such International tournaments.
“So
having opportunities like this that we can get exposed to, at this stage in
golf, it's very important. We are very, very lucky,” she said.
“The
Saudi Golf Federation and Golf Saudi have worked hard to encourage the growth
of Golf in Saudi Arabia, particularly for Saudi women.
“A
year ago, I joined the Ladies First Club which is the first golf club for
ladies based in Riyadh and I have witnessed more and more new women golfers
practicing and playing golf from all over the country,” she added.
She
explained that Saudi female players have many ingredients and an ideal
environment for ascending to golf stardom: “The thing that reassures the future
of female players here is their talent and enthusiasm for the game.”
She
continued: “Therefore, for example, many Saudi women will be able to reach a
great level in the sport, and I am sure that there will be many on the way to
prominence and brilliance, especially since everyone enjoys a lot of support
and attention from the Saudi Golf Federation for the game, which preceded time
to be always at the top.”
Alhudaithi,
who studied project management in San Diego, revealed that golf had given her a
route to an active lifestyle.
“Beside
playing golf, I am a project manager and at the same time I am a writer and I
have two books on the shelves of bookstores,” she said.
As
she was preparing to head for another round on Friday afternoon, Alhudaithi
said she hopes one day to represent Saudi Arabia as a professional player.
“There
is nothing impossible even if we start late, I have a huge ambition as long as
I am doing my passion.”
Source:
Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2253186/sport
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BJP’s
Kausar Jahan Elected Haj Panel Chair, Says its A Positive Message for Muslim
Women
February
17, 2023
Delhi
BJP Minority Morcha member Kausar Jahan was elected chairperson of the Delhi
Haj Committee on Thursday. The BJP called it a step towards empowering Muslim
women.
Ms.
Jahan, the second woman elected to the post, told The Hindu that she would
focus on serving the Haj pilgrims. “My plans will become clear once I join
office. It’s crucial to note that a Muslim woman has been elected the chair of
this committee. This is a positive message for Muslim women,” she said.
Senior
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused Delhi Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena of
unconstitutionally changing the names of members of the the committee without
consulting the elected government to pave the way for Ms. Jahan’s win in the
election.
Delhi
BJP spokesperson Syed Yaseer Jilani said that AAP could not accept “defeat at
the hands of a woman”.
The
Haj committee consists of six members — an expert on Islamic theology (Mohammad
Saad), an MP (Gautam Gambhir), two MLAs (AAP’s Abdul Rehman and Haji Yunus), a
councillor (Congress’s Naziya Danish) and a member from Muslim voluntary
organisations in the field of public administration, finance, education, social
work or culture (Ms. Jahan).
In
January, the L-G had constituted the committee, drawing a sharp reaction from
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The
CM had described Mr. Saxena’s action as “illegal and unconstitutional”. Ms.
Jahan received three votes in the poll — of Mr. Gambhir, Mr. Saad and her own.
Ms. Danish abstained from voting. Mr. Bharadwaj alleged that Mr. Saad was appointed
to the committee despite not having proper credentials.
Source:
The Hindu
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Pakistan
Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb Meets Turkish Earthquake Women Victims
February
17, 2023
ADIYAMAN:
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday met the
earthquake-affected women in Adiyaman, Turkiye.
The
minister on the occasion hugged the victims and expressed her profound grief
over the loss of life and property in the earthquake, a press release said.
She
expressed solidarity with the government and the people of Turkiye on behalf of
the government and the people of Pakistan.
“The
Government of Pakistan stands with its Turkish brothers and sisters in this
hour of difficulty,” she remarked.
Marriyum
Aurangzeb said Pakistan would provide all possible help for the rehabilitation
of the earthquake victims.
Source:
Pakistan Today
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Germany
Will Resume its Afghan Projects for Sake of Women: German Media
By
Mitra Majeedy
According
to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, citing German authorities, Germany will fund its
projects in Afghanistan as Afghan women will benefit from them.
This
media outlet said that Germany stopped almost all its projects due to recent
restrictions on women in Afghanistan last December.
“Because
the Taliban are increasingly restricting women's rights, the German government
stopped almost all projects in Afghanistan in December. Now it wants to send
money again so that women and girls are not punished twice,” Süddeutsche
Zeitung report reads. [machine translated]
The
Ministry of Finance said that after August 2021, not only German projects, but
more than one hundred development projects from various countries have stopped
in Afghanistan.
The
spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance, Ahmad Wali Haqmal, urged countries to
fund development projects in Afghanistan rather than provide humanitarian help.
"The
Ministry of Finance is asking all donors and international organizations to
switch from humanitarian help to development aid if they truly want to change
the economic status of the Afghan people. Development aid may enhance the
financial status of a family for a long time,” Haqmal noted.
Economists
said that funding for development projects by foreign countries is beneficial
for Afghanistan's self-sufficiency.
"Investment
in domestic production saves the country from dependence on foreign production
and leads the country to self-sufficiency,” said Shakir Yaqoobi, an economist.
"Development
projects might be reconstruction projects or infrastructure that helps in the
long run,” said Asif Nang, another economist.
Previously,
the World Bank said in a report that in the last one and a half years, the work
of twenty-nine projects of this bank, worth more than $4.5 billion, was stopped
in Afghanistan.
Source:
Tolo News
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-182098
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Rally
Jameel field set to double in second edition of the women’s race in Saudi
February
17, 2023
JEDDAH:
The second edition of Rally Jameel, the region’s first women-only navigational
rally, has received applications from over 70 teams from around the world —
more than double the previous year.
Registrations
opened for the second edition earlier last month and participants from more than
16 nationalities have applied to compete in this year’s adventure which is set
to take place from March 7-11.
The
rally attracts participation from around the world, including teams from the
US, UK, Spain, Poland, Germany, Australia, Sweden, Italy, France, Syria, Oman,
Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and Algeria.
This
year’s rally will also see the return of its first champions including Swedish
professional rally driver and reigning champion Annie Seel, Eleanor Coker from
the US and Saudi Arabia’s own Maha Al-Hamali, who came third last time round
despite it being her first time competing in a rally.
“We
are proud, and very much delighted to see that the number of women who
registered during the first 10 days doubled this year. This is a testament of
the rally’s appeal and the hunger women around the world have for competitive
sports that require finesse and skill” said Munir Khoja, managing director for
marketing communications at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors.
“With
four days remaining, we invite all women who have a passion for adventure, are
great drivers and willing to challenge themselves — to submit their application
as soon as possible. Spaces are limited, interest is high, and the experience
is one of a kind.”
This
year’s route has been extended to 1,600 km, passing through some of the
Kingdom’s most diverse and breathtaking terrains. The route of the rally will
start in Saudi Arabia’s most acclaimed landmark, AlUla. Teams will drive
through a striking course on their way to Hail, ending the three-day ride in
Al-Qassim.
Annie
Seel, winner of the previous edition of Rally Jameel said: “Last year I did not
know what to expect as it was my first time participating in a rally that
challenged my navigational and precision driving skills. Winning was not easy
even though I’m an experienced rally driver, which is why I’m back this year. I
look forward to re-joining the rally’s all-woman spirit.”
Building
on the success of its inaugural edition in 2022, this women’s only rally is
underpinned by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030; the diversification program to
empower women and the quality of life program by integrating sports into the
lives of people in the Kingdom.
Maha
Al-Hamali, third place winner of the previous edition of Rally Jameel
commented: “I’m very excited to participate yet again in this Rally. Last year,
I competed professionally for the first time and took third place. I could not
believe it.
“My
participation in Rally Jameel gave me the chance to discover my passion for
motorsports and helped me break into the world of rally driving. I look forward
to raising the Saudi flag once again. For any woman who is thinking twice about
taking part in this rally, if you are an adept driver, take that step. By the
end of the rally, you’ll feel like a different person.”
Rally
Jameel, is organized by Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Bakhashab Motorsports,
and is sanctioned by the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation, and
supported by the FIA, through their Women in Motorsport program.
Source:
Arab News
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2253071/saudi-sport
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