Yemen's Project Masam Clears Half a Million Mines; Regional Updates Include Saudi Tourism Campaign, Lebanese Novelist's Passing, Jordan's New PM, Israel-Houthi Tensions, and Philippines' Disaster Risk
Yemen makes progress in demining; Saudi Arabia elevates hospitality standards with new campaign.
In Yemen, Project Masam has made significant strides by clearing nearly half a million mines and unexploded ordnance since 2018, greatly benefiting civilians and training local deminers.
Following this humanitarian effort, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism launched the "Our Guests Are Our Priority" campaign to elevate hospitality standards, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and introducing new educational initiatives.
Shifting to Lebanon, we mourn the loss of Elias Khoury, the renowned novelist and advocate for Palestinian rights, who passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of influential works and passionate activism.
In Jordan, political changes are underway as King Abdullah II appoints Harvard-educated Jaafar Hassan as the new prime minister, following the resignation of Bisher Khasawneh after recent gains by the Islamist opposition in parliamentary elections.
Over in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning of harsh retaliation against Yemen's Houthis, after a missile attack on central Israel, marking another escalation in the region’s ongoing conflicts.
Lastly, the Philippines has been named the most at-risk country for natural disasters in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger climate action and better preparedness to tackle the increasing severity of storms and typhoons.
Following this humanitarian effort, the Saudi Ministry of Tourism launched the "Our Guests Are Our Priority" campaign to elevate hospitality standards, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and introducing new educational initiatives.
Shifting to Lebanon, we mourn the loss of Elias Khoury, the renowned novelist and advocate for Palestinian rights, who passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of influential works and passionate activism.
In Jordan, political changes are underway as King Abdullah II appoints Harvard-educated Jaafar Hassan as the new prime minister, following the resignation of Bisher Khasawneh after recent gains by the Islamist opposition in parliamentary elections.
Over in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning of harsh retaliation against Yemen's Houthis, after a missile attack on central Israel, marking another escalation in the region’s ongoing conflicts.
Lastly, the Philippines has been named the most at-risk country for natural disasters in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger climate action and better preparedness to tackle the increasing severity of storms and typhoons.
