Danilo Pereira fires Al Ittihad into King's Cup final with dramatic stoppage-time double    Visitors welcomed with Eid initiative at Thee Ain Heritage Village in Al-Baha    Over 1 million pilgrims benefit from golf cart service at Grand Mosque during Ramadan    Saudi Arabia considers rent cap as part of major real estate reforms    Tebuk emir reviews rain response in Tayma    Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games    Screen time in bed linked to insomnia, study finds    Death toll from Myanmar earthquake rises to 2,719 as rescue efforts continue    Russia, Ukraine trade blame over new energy strikes    Putin orders Russia's largest military call-up in over a decade    Le Pen vows to appeal political ban, calls verdict a 'denial of democracy'    Haramain High-Speed Railway transports over 1.2 million passengers during Ramadan    Albania hosts MWL chief for Eid sermon at largest mosque in the Balkans    Ministry of Education forms 425 community partnerships with SR653 million impact    Saudi Transport Authority says passengers can ride for free if taxi meters are off    Mexico bans junk food in schools to fight childhood obesity epidemic    Sweet sales surge ahead of Eid as Saudi chocolate imports top 123 million kg in 2024    Saudi creatives shine at Jeddah's Fawanees Nights with art, fashion, and storytelling    T1 CEO confirms Gumayusi's return for LCK Spring after lineup shakeup    100 Thieves claim Marvel Rivals Invitational NA crown as 2025 scene heats up    Bollywood actress vindicated over boyfriend's death after media hounding    Grand Mufti rules against posting prayers and preaching in mosques on social media    King Salman prays for peace and stability for Palestinians in Ramadan message King reaffirms Saudi Arabia's commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims    Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan 'out of danger' after attack at home in Mumbai    Exotic Taif Roses Simulation Performed at Taif Rose Festival    Asian shares mixed Tuesday    Weather Forecast for Tuesday    Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai    Minister of Industry Announces 50 Investment Opportunities Worth over SAR 96 Billion in Machinery, Equipment Sector    HRH Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Crown Prince of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Salman Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Malek Al-Sabah    HRH Crown Prince Congratulates Santiago Peña on Winning Presidential Election in Paraguay    SDAIA Launches 1st Phase of 'Elevate Program' to Train 1,000 Women on Data, AI    41 Saudi Citizens and 171 Others from Brotherly and Friendly Countries Arrive in Saudi Arabia from Sudan    Saudi Arabia Hosts 1st Meeting of Arab Authorities Controlling Medicines    General Directorate of Narcotics Control Foils Attempt to Smuggle over 5 Million Amphetamine Pills    NAVI Javelins Crowned as Champions of Women's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Competitions    Saudi Karate Team Wins Four Medals in World Youth League Championship    Third Edition of FIFA Forward Program Kicks off in Riyadh    Evacuated from Sudan, 187 Nationals from Several Countries Arrive in Jeddah    SPA Documents Thajjud Prayer at Prophet's Mosque in Madinah    SFDA Recommends to Test Blood Sugar at Home Two or Three Hours after Meals    SFDA Offers Various Recommendations for Safe Food Frying    SFDA Provides Five Tips for Using Home Blood Pressure Monitor    SFDA: Instant Soup Contains Large Amounts of Salt    Mawani: New shipping service to connect Jubail Commercial Port to 11 global ports    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Delivers Speech to Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims around the World    Sheikh Al-Issa in Arafah's Sermon: Allaah Blessed You by Making It Easy for You to Carry out This Obligation. Thus, Ensure Following the Guidance of Your Prophet    Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques addresses citizens and all Muslims on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Al Budaiwi: Gulf women play a decisive diplomatic role regionally and globally
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 24 - 06 - 2023

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jassem Mohamed Al Budaiwi extended his sincere congratulations on the occasion of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) which is observed on June 24 annually.
The GCC Secretary General highlighted the GCC women's essential role in nurturing generations after generations, adding that they are the pillar of the family.
"Today, as everyone knows, the GCC women play a decisive diplomatic role regionally and globally, including in cementing ties among countries and spreading peace at regional and global levels," he stated.
Furthermore, Al Budaiwi pointed out that diplomatic women today are a symbol of strength and creativity, as they have leadership skills and distinguished negotiating capabilities, and know how to deal with complex diplomatic challenges.
"Historically, there are many events and stories in which women have proven their active presence in summits of countries and international negotiations, and this has led to strengthening diplomatic communications between our peoples, and in promoting peace and stability in the region," he added.
Moreover, the GCC Secretary General said that the status of GCC women in the diplomatic field embodies the keenness and pride of the leaders of the GCC states in promoting gender equality and supporting the role of women in decision-making.
"The GCC member states have over the years extended unwavering support to the diplomatic women of the GCC through tailoring a comprehensive and fair working environment for them.
"It has also removed all obstacles and challenges that face them and ensuring they receive full support and backing to hit the expected successes in carrying out their duties," he underlined.
Meanwhile, the GCC Secretary General praised the role of GCC women in the diplomatic field, and their great and unique creativity which set the path for them to occupy high-level diplomatic positions in the ministries and diplomatic organizations in the GCC member states.
This is in addition to their excellent representation of their countries in many international diplomatic forums, indicating that their valuable contributions in promoting peace, security and cultural understanding globally has become a source of pride and an example to follow.
Additionally, he underscored that, at the GCC level, the diplomatic women of the GCC member states have greatly contributed to achieving the common goals to enhance the Gulf integration process and elevate economic, political and security cooperation among the GCC countries.
On the other hand, Al Budaiwi stated that the General Secretariat of the GCC encourages and motivates diplomatic women to continue their active participation in diplomatic decision-making and contribute to shaping foreign policies,
Al Budaiwi also expressed confidence that their capabilities and deep knowledge will pave the path for strengthening foreign relations of the GCC member states and bolstering their position internationally.
Besides, the GCC Secretary General recalled the inauguration of the first meeting of the GCC Women Affairs Standing Committee on May 16, in the city of Muscat.
He stressed that this committee will have a major role in continuing to highlight the exceptional and great efforts made by women in the GCC countries, and will also work to coordinate the positions and efforts of the Council member states in international forums and conferences concerned with women.
This is in addition to casting light on the policies, regulations and laws that have been put in place to support women in all fields. — SPA


Clic here to read the story from its source.