Arabic Press Headlines Wednesday, February 18
* Al-Burhan congratulates the Sudanese people on the arrival of Ramadan and prays that it will be a month of victory and stability.
* Lieutenant General Shams al-Din Kabbashi, member of the Sovereignty Council, congratulates the Sudanese people on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
* Prime Minister and members of the Hope Government congratulate the Sudanese people on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan.
* Prime Minister meets with the Swiss envoy to the Horn of Africa.
* Minister of Culture, Information, Tourism, and Antiquities congratulates the Sudanese people and the Islamic nation on the arrival of Ramadan.
* Al-Eisar praises the efforts of the General Authority for Radio and Television in resuming broadcasting from Omdurman.
* During his meeting with the Minister of Education in North Darfur, the Minister of Education affirms the Ministry’s commitment to enabling all students in the states to sit for the secondary school certificate exams.
* Ministry of Sports pledges to expand the “Our Stadium Unites Us” initiative to include all states.
* Minister of Health pledges to rebuild Abu Saleh Hospital and equip it with medical specialists and equipment.
* Ministry of Finance is working to address obstacles to the electronic collection and payment system in Khartoum.
* Undersecretary of Planning at the Ministry of Finance states that electric vehicles represent a qualitative leap in the history of Sudanese industry.
* Attorney General inaugurates the Public Prosecution headquarters in Khartoum and affirms a strong return to the rule of law.
* Islamic Jurisprudence Council announces that Wednesday is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
* Islamic Jurisprudence Council sets the expiation for missed fasts at 2,000 Sudanese pounds and the Zakat al-Fitr at 6,000 pounds per person.
* Director General of the Federal Health Insurance Corporation inspects performance in Al-Manaqil locality and calls for the sustainability and quality of services.
* National Quarantine Authority – Red Sea Sector reviews its plan to combat the Marburg virus at entry points.
* Child Welfare Council in Kassala celebrates the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
* Director General of the Passports and Immigration Department inspects Khartoum Airport.
* (11) Thousand Kuwaiti food baskets distributed to displaced people in Darfur and Kordofan.
* Red Crescent Society announces its return to Khartoum to enhance humanitarian work.
* Governor of Khartoum meets with the Swiss Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa.
* A memorandum of cooperation is signed between the Ministries of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Khartoum and North Kordofan to exchange expertise and technologies.
* Governor of West Darfur: Return is a right, and displacement will not be a permanent fate.
* Governor of the Northern State affirms his commitment to achieving balanced and equitable development in local areas.
* Governor of the Northern State visits Halfa locality and inaugurates several development projects.
* Curfew hours in the Northern State are adjusted.
* Director of Health Insurance in the River Nile State emphasizes the importance of preparing a work program to improve performance and enhance service quality.
* The curfew in the River Nile State is extended until midnight throughout Ramadan.
* Gedaref crop market witnesses a significant increase in agricultural produce imports.
* A decision was made to establish specialized organizations for agricultural and livestock production professions within the Gezira Scheme.
* Women’s Development Center in Al-Hasahisa was inaugurated after its rehabilitation with UN support.
* A direct cash assistance program was launched for 3,500 beneficiaries in Al-Suki locality.
* Sennar: The quarterly review meeting for the health assistance project was held.
* Deputy Governor of Kassala affirmed the state’s commitment to providing health services.
* Ramadan food baskets were distributed to the families of martyrs of the Battle of Karama in Khashm al-Qirba.
* An emergency order was issued to amend the curfew hours in North Kordofan during Ramadan.
* Governor of the Red Sea State pledged to develop Aqiq and enhance basic services in the 24th District.
* Governor of the Red Sea State honored imams and preachers.
* A sporting event was held for the Sudanese community in Jeddah, with the participation of Prince Abdullah bin Saad and Ambassador Kamal Ali.
* Al-Hilal of Sudan will face Renaissance Berkane of Morocco in the Champions League quarterfinals.
* Al-Merreikh defeated Al-Hilal 2-1 in the Rwandan league last night.
* Today’s weather: Temperatures will continue to decrease slightly across the rest of the country, resulting in relatively hot weather in the central regions, while remaining hot in the eastern and southern states.