House of Saud

Alwaleed Philanthropies and the Ministry of Health Launch Anti-Smoking Campaign across the Kingdom

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Monday, May 31, 2021
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, and the Ministry of Health announced today they have joined forces to launch a two-year anti-smoking campaign, targeting smokers and non-smokers across the country.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, and the Ministry of Health announced today they have joined forces to launch a two-year anti-smoking campaign, targeting smokers and non-smokers across the country.
  • The partnership has come to fruition to addressthe prevalence and dangers of tobacco use as one of the major public health concerns in Saudi Arabia.
  • The first phase of the awareness campaign will target non-smokers, while the second phase will focus on smokers.
  • A previous Saudi Health Information Survey revealed Saudi Arabia had a total of 5.5 million smokers, equating to 23% of the Kingdom's population.

Alwaleed Philanthropies and the Ministry of Health Launch Anti-Smoking Campaign across the Kingdom

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Countries, Western Asia, Asia, Alwaleed Philanthropies, Saudi Arabia, Smoking, Ministry of Health, Health effects of tobacco, House of Saud

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, and the Ministry of Health announced today they have joined forces to launch a two-year anti-smoking campaign, targeting smokers and non-smokers across the country.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud, and the Ministry of Health announced today they have joined forces to launch a two-year anti-smoking campaign, targeting smokers and non-smokers across the country.
  • The partnership has come to fruition to addressthe prevalence and dangers of tobacco use as one of the major public health concerns in Saudi Arabia.
  • The first phase of the awareness campaign will target non-smokers, while the second phase will focus on smokers.
  • A previous Saudi Health Information Survey revealed Saudi Arabia had a total of 5.5 million smokers, equating to 23% of the Kingdom's population.

Alwaleed Philanthropies launches new Mizwada brand to support Saudi female artisans

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal AlSaud, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand, Mizwada, with the aim of supporting Saudi female artisans.

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  • b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal AlSaud, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand, Mizwada, with the aim of supporting Saudi female artisans.
  • Through its partnership with Teeb, artisans that make the handcraft products for Mizwada will benefit from the sale of each product.
  • As part of the launch of Mizwada, Alwaleed Philanthropies is also collaborating with PIK, a local app in Saudi Arabia that will allow the Mizwada brand products to be sold to consumers across the country.\nAlwaleed Philanthropies is a pioneer in supporting artisans in Saudi Arabia and globally.
  • Mizwada works with Saudi female artisans that produce a range of products, such as leather goods, wood-work, and ceramics.

Alwaleed Philanthropies launches new Mizwada brand to support Saudi female artisans

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal AlSaud, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand, Mizwada, with the aim of supporting Saudi female artisans.

Key Points: 
  • b'RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alwaleed Philanthropies (AP), chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal AlSaud, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand, Mizwada, with the aim of supporting Saudi female artisans.
  • Through its partnership with Teeb, artisans that make the handcraft products for Mizwada will benefit from the sale of each product.
  • As part of the launch of Mizwada, Alwaleed Philanthropies is also collaborating with PIK, a local app in Saudi Arabia that will allow the Mizwada brand products to be sold to consumers across the country.\nAlwaleed Philanthropies is a pioneer in supporting artisans in Saudi Arabia and globally.
  • Mizwada works with Saudi female artisans that produce a range of products, such as leather goods, wood-work, and ceramics.

Lisa Watts Elected Vice Chair Of Latham & Watkins

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Friday, March 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that New York partner and current Executive Committee member Lisa Watts has been elected Vice Chair of the firm, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, March 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that New York partner and current Executive Committee member Lisa Watts has been elected Vice Chair of the firm, effective immediately.
  • "Over the past two decades, Lisa has built an impressive track record of leadership and unwavering dedication to our clients.
  • Watts commented: "I'm honored and humbled to be elected by my partners as Vice Chair of our great firm.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Alhokair And Arabian Centres to Acquire 51% Stake in Online Fashion Retailer, Vogacloset, Redefining Saudi Shopping Experience

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co (known as "Alhokair") was formed in 1990 by Fawaz, Salman and Abdulmajeed Alhokair.

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  • Fawaz A. Alhokair & Co (known as "Alhokair") was formed in 1990 by Fawaz, Salman and Abdulmajeed Alhokair.
  • For more information, please visit www.fahretail.com
    Arabian Centres is the leading owner, operator and developer of Lifestyle Centres in Saudi Arabia.
  • As of 31 December 2020, Arabian Centres operates a portfolio of 21 centres strategically located in 11 Saudi cities.
  • During 2020 the company attracted 12 million unique users across the Middle East with more than half of them from Saudi Arabia.

Former Director of the FTC Bureau of Competition Joins Latham & Watkins

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Monday, March 1, 2021
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Most recently, Conner served in the Bureau of Competition at the FTC, joining in 2017 as Deputy Director before rising to Director in 2019.

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  • Most recently, Conner served in the Bureau of Competition at the FTC, joining in 2017 as Deputy Director before rising to Director in 2019.
  • From the UK's Competition and Markets Authority Latham brought aboard Gregory Bonn , David Little , and Jonathan Parker .
  • Latham & Watkins operates in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Office of Salman M. Al-Sudairi in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

BREAKING: DAWN, CAIR and Code Pink to Respond to Release of U.S. Intelligence Report on Murder of Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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That report states:"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi."

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  • That report states:"We assess that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi."
  • WHAT: Press Conference Responding to Release of U.S. Intelligence Report on Murder of Washington Post Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
    CONTACT:CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Robert S. McCaw, 202-999-8292, [email protected]
    News Conference participants will also react to reports that the United States will this afternoon announce actions taken in response to Khashoggi's murder.
  • Khashoggi, a critic of the Saudi Arabia government's human rights abuses and restrictions on political freedom under Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman, wrote columns for The Washington Post.
  • CONTACT:CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Robert S. McCaw, 202-999-8292, [email protected] ; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]

HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Announces Soudah Development Company (SDC)

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the launch of Soudah Development Company (SDC) in the Asir region in Saudi Arabia.

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  • His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the launch of Soudah Development Company (SDC) in the Asir region in Saudi Arabia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210224005860/en/
    HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces Soudah Development Company (SDC) (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Launched to be a key driver of the Kingdoms Vision 2030 ambitions, SDC will infuse USD 3 billion into infrastructure and tourism projects, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience in Soudah and parts of Rijal Alma'a Governorate in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia.
  • The planned developments include 2,700 hotel rooms, 1,300 residential units, and 30 unique commercial and entertainment attractions.
  • Preserving the environmental integrity of the destination will be a priority and the development will follow a rigorous regulatory framework and urban planning code.

Alwaleed Philanthropies signs MoC with the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen to support 4,860 people through housing and educational initiatives

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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The first agreement is in collaboration with UN-Habitat, represented by the Program's Executive Director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, to launch the 'Adequate Housing Project'.

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  • The first agreement is in collaboration with UN-Habitat, represented by the Program's Executive Director, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, to launch the 'Adequate Housing Project'.
  • The second agreement is in collaboration with Education for Employment (EFE), represented by its Executive Officer, Andrew Baird,to implement an educational program, entitled: Building the Future for Yemeni Youth.
  • Ultimately, the projects are expected to positively impact 4,860 people in Yemen.
  • Commenting on the announcement, HRH Princess Lamia bint Majed Saud Al Saud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies said, "Adequate housing and proper job placements are vital in economic, social, and civic development.