Information and Dialogue in the Struggle against Islamophobia: The Jeddah Declaration for a Culture of Moderation

The purpose of this paper is to introduce the Anti-Islamophobia Media Strategy presented during the 11th session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers (Session of the New Media to Counter Terrorism and Islamophobia), which took place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19-21 December 2016. Built around the idea of a culture of moderation, especially taking into consideration that moderation is “the pillar of Islamic identity”, the Jeddah Declaration, issued at the end of the conference, represents the peaceful and determined commitment of the Muslim world to participate fully in the globalized world, building bridges and rejecting unfounded prejudice and generalizations. Considering that the proceedings of the Conference have gone largely unnoticed in Western media, this paper intends to bring them to the attention of the international academic community, and subsequently to offer comments and reflections that will also highlight the problematical relationship between knowledge and prejudice.

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Comprehension and awareness of the youth in Saudi Arabia on the Saudi Vision 2030 - Field study on University Students.

Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Arts and Humanities ◽

10.4197/art.26-3.7 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 26 (3) ◽

pp. 173-191

Author(s):

Anmar Hamed Matawi Anmar Hamed Matawi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

New Media ◽

University Students ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Other Information ◽

Research Population ◽

Vision 2030 ◽

Source Of Information

The aim of this study was to know the most significant sources of information that university students throughout The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (King Abdul-Aziz University as a model) get on Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision. To achieve that, a questionnaire has been designed to cover several axes: traditional and new media and other information sources such as conferences, seminars and lectures. The research population represented is both male and female, a sample of 150 students randomly selected. The study shows that the main source of information students are gaining from regarding the 2030 vision is through social media, mainly Twitter. The study also found that still, students are getting information from traditional media, mainly TV. The study found that there is a positive conception that exists amongst students on the implementation of the 2030 Vision and its goals being directed equally to all segments of society, as well as the extent of it’s direct impact on the future of the kingdom. In addition, the study also found that the students are very positive towards the new economic plan and believe that oil will no longer be the main source of income for Saudi Arabia by 2030. While those ratios declined significantly when it came to the clarity on the Vision’s goals, it’s necessary that we begin working on clarifying the vision and its objectives even more to all sections of society. Finally, the study also showed that there is a strong correlation between the rate of follow-up students and relying on both traditional and new media to get their information on The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Vision 2030.

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Pak- Saudi- Iran relations in the view of IMA

Global Pakistan Studies Research Review ◽

10.31703/gpsrr.2020(iii-i).05 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol III (I) ◽

pp. 38-44

Author(s):

Fariha Ahmad Hashmi ◽

Muhammad Imran Ashraf

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Muslim World ◽

Islamic Republic ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Wrong Decision ◽

Military Alliance ◽

Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽

The Military

Dubbed as the NATO of the Muslim world- Islamic Military Alliance (IMA) since its inception has been quite a ride, may or may not be as an alliance in itself or its proposed functions, but surely for the bilateral ties between the three powers of the Islamic worlds Pakistan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and The Islamic Republic of Iran. The military alliance has made the three countries to sketch their future ties carefully by analyzing the possible outcomes of any wrong decision, for the geostrategic challenges of the region has exacerbated if viewed in the wake of Islamic Military Alliance. This paper will be analyzing how IMA shaped the relations between these states and how they have been trying to cope with the challenges and response to the challenges that appeared for each state in the aftermath of the formation of IMA.

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Pediatrics’ Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and implementation of standardized formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.16 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 492-496

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nesreen Al-Shubbar

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Clinical Outcome ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Drug Related Problems ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

Management Project ◽

Improve Patient ◽

New System

The national total parental nutrition program with an emphasis on pediatrics started before several ago at Ministry of health hospitals In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The program covered several regions and consisted from the foundation of Intravenous Admixture and preparation of pediatric parenteral nutrition to administration and follow up of patients outcomes. In addition to the prior system, the new initiative project with the standardized formulation of pediatric’s parenteral nutrition is the complementary project of the parental nutrition for pediatrics. The project initiated to prevent drug-related problems of parental nutrition, improve patient clinical outcome and reduce the unnecessary economic burden on the healthcare system. It is the new system in the Middle East and Gulf counties in additional to Saudi Arabia. The initiatives are the systemic implementation of standardized pediatrics formulation using management project tools of starting new idea until finding in the ground.

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Adult’s Total Parenteral Nutrition: Initiative and Implementation of Standardized Formulation in Saudi Arabia

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2018.v04i03.14 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 483-487

Author(s):

Yousef Ahmed Alomi ◽

Hussam Saad Almalki ◽

Aisha Omar Fallatah ◽

Awatif Faraj Alshammari ◽

Nahedh Rashed Alotaibi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Parenteral Nutrition ◽

Pharmacy Practice ◽

International Standards ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Parental Nutrition ◽

International Regulations ◽

One Year ◽

New Formulation ◽

New System

The general administration of pharmaceutical care started potential pharmacy practice program. The program is part of accreditation professional’s process of national and international regulations. The adult’s parenteral nutrition was one of the critical programs. The most healthcare professionals are not familiar with the new system. The new initiatives system adult’s standardized concentration formulation of total parental nutrition as complementary to the previous one. The new formulation consisted of all parental nutrition requirements based on national and international standards. The new system can be converted as computerized physician orders. The new initiatives may implement as project management model over one year or less than that’s. The new system prevents nutrition-related problems, and medication errors, and improve clinical outcomes of the adults’ population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Filipino Guest Workers, Gender Segregation, and the Changing Social/Labor-Scape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

MIGRATION LETTERS ◽

10.33182/ml.v16i4.796 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 503-512

Author(s):

Simeon S. Magliveras

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Migrant Workers ◽

Major Part ◽

Gender Segregation ◽

Guest Workers ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Gcc Countries ◽

Overseas Filipino Workers ◽

Dress Codes ◽

Social Labor

Filipinos are a major part of the workforce in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a population of almost one million. This article investigates the effects of gender segregation on Filipino workers and how they navigate their lives through systems imposed on them. In particular, it examines the Kafala system (administrative sponsoring system) used for recruiting migrant workers for GCC countries. This article suggests that contrary beliefs about gender segregation and dress codes, Filipinas found it empowering. However, this article also concludes that gender segregation and dress codes also lead to isolation and loneliness. In addition, it is concluded that the fate and contentment of the overseas Filipino workers are directly dependent on who sponsors them.

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Critical Analysis of Patient and Family Rights in JCI Accreditation and Cbahi Standards for Hospitals

International Journal of Emerging Research in Management and Technology ◽

10.23956/ijermt.v6i7.234 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 324

Author(s):

Zuber Mujeeb Shaikh

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Joint Commission ◽

Primary Data ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Accreditation Standards ◽

Joint Commission International ◽

Central Board

Patient and Family Rights (PFR) is a common chapter available in the Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation[i] (fifth edition) and Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) Standards for hospitals (second edition)[ii]. JCI Accreditation is a USA based international healthcare accrediting organization, whereas CBAHI is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based national health care accrediting organization. However, both these standards are accredited by Ireland based International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), which is the only accrediting organization who “accredit the accreditors' in the world. In Patient and Family Rights (PFR) chapter of JCI Accreditation for hospitals, there are nineteen (19) standards and seventy-seven (77) measurable elements (ME) whereas in CBAHI Accreditation there are thirty one (31) standards, ninety nine (99) sub-standards and fifty (50) evidence(s) of compliance (EC). The scoring mechanism is totally different in both these accrediting organizations. The researcher has identified thirty two (32) common parameters from JCI Accreditation and CBAHI standards, intent statement, measurable elements, sub-standard and evidence of compliance. On the basis of these identified common parameters, the researcher has compared the Patient and Family Rights chapter in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards. Methods: This is a comparison study (normative comparison) in which the researcher has critically analyzed and compared the Patient and Family Rights (PFR) standards of JCI (Joint Commission International) Accreditation of USA (United States of America) and CBAHI (Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data Collection: Primary data are collected from the JCI Accreditation Standards for hospitals, fifth edition, 2013 and CBAHI Standards for hospitals of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, second edition, 2011. Secondary data are collected from relevant published journals, articles, research papers, academic literature and web portals. Objectives of the Study: The aim of this study is to analyze critically Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards to point out the best in among both these standards. Conclusion: This critical analysis of Patient and Family Rights (PFR) Standards in JCI Accreditation and CBAHI Standards for hospitals clearly show that the PFR Standards in CBAHI Standards are very comprehensive than the JCI Accreditation standards.

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