The Director of Public Security, Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, attended the graduation ceremony of 328 female graduates representing the eighth batch of the basic individual qualification course for female recruits at the Women’s Training Institute, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior.

Course details and acquired skills

During their training, the graduates underwent an intensive program that included rigorous practical exercises and applications, in addition to receiving the necessary theoretical knowledge and instruction. The course focused on equipping the recruits with the skills required for their specific security duties, emphasizing mastery of various security systems and procedures, thus ensuring their complete readiness to integrate into the security workforce effectively and efficiently.

Empowering women in the security sector: An ambitious national vision

This graduation comes as a new link in a series of rapid steps taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards empowering women in various sectors, including the military and security sector, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Recent years have witnessed a historic transformation in this field, as the Ministry of Interior and its various sectors have opened their doors to women to participate in maintaining security and stability, reflecting the wise leadership’s belief in the ability of Saudi women to bear national responsibility in all fields.

The importance of the role of women in the public security system

The addition of this new batch of female recruits is of paramount importance in strengthening field and administrative security operations. The presence of women in public security contributes to fulfilling essential and vital needs, particularly in handling situations requiring female personnel, such as inspections at security checkpoints, work in women's prisons, passport control, and other tasks requiring specific expertise. This integration between male and female personnel enhances the efficiency of security performance and achieves greater comprehensiveness in the services provided to citizens and residents.

Qualitative leaps in training and qualification

The Women's Training Institute for Public Security is a leading training institution that operates according to the highest standards to qualify female personnel. Training is not limited to traditional military aspects, but extends to include modern technologies, public relations, and human rights, producing a generation of female recruits capable of handling various security scenarios with high professionalism and keeping pace with the rapid developments the world is witnessing in the field of policing and security.

As part of the extensive preparations to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina has announced the official schedule for Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Two Holy Mosques during the holy month of Ramadan this year, 1447 AH. This announcement comes in response to the aspirations of millions of Muslims worldwide who eagerly anticipate and yearn for the spiritual atmosphere of the Two Holy Mosques during this blessed month.

List of Imams of the Grand Mosque in Ramadan 1447 AH

The approved schedule for the Grand Mosque included a selection of reciters and sheikhs whose voices are deeply ingrained in the memories and devotion of worshippers. The list included:

• His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais.
• His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Juhaini.
• His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Yasser Al-Dosari.
• His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Bandar Balila.
• Sheikh Badr Al-Turki.

Their Eminences will take turns leading the worshippers in the Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers according to the schedule set by the Presidency, to ensure a humble and spiritual experience for the worshippers.

Imams of the Prophet's Mosque

Within the precincts of the Prophet's Mosque (peace and blessings be upon him), the Presidency approved a schedule that includes a group of distinguished sheikhs to lead the prayers, namely:

• His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qasim.
• Sheikh Salah Al-Budair.
• Sheikh Abdullah Al-Qarafi.
• Sheikh Khalid Al-Hana.
• Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji.

In addition to a number of other sheikhs who will participate in reviving the nights of the holy month in Medina.

Operational plan: 7 strategic objectives to serve visitors

The General Presidency for Religious Affairs' preparations are not limited to scheduling; they are based on a comprehensive operational plan announced last Thursday. This plan for Ramadan 1447 AH rests on seven key strategic objectives, all aimed at enhancing the message of the Two Holy Mosques.

These objectives revolve around enhancing and enriching the religious and spiritual experience of pilgrims, with a focus on disseminating and teaching the Holy Quran and the purified Sunnah of the Prophet. The plan also places great emphasis on consolidating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's religious standing and its global leadership in serving the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.

Digital transformation and the global message

In light of rapid technological advancements, the Presidency, as part of its plan, emphasized the importance of harnessing modern technologies and digital transformation to spread guidance and enhance communication with Muslims across the globe. This includes leadership in translation and language services to ensure that the tolerant message of Islam, based on moderation and balance, reaches all visitors and pilgrims in their various languages.

This great and meticulous attention to the details of the schedule and operational plan reflects the keenness of the wise leadership and concerned authorities to provide the utmost comfort and reassurance to the guests of God, so that they may perform their rituals in an atmosphere full of tranquility and reverence during the holy month.