Former Finance Minister Sajid Javid return to UK Cabinet as Health Secretary
June 28, 2021, 4:02 am

Former Finance Minister Sajid Javid return to UK Cabinet as Health Secretary

Britain's new Health Secretary Sajid Javid

RT reported that former finance minister Sajid Javid has returned to the cabinet as health secretary, following Matt Hancock’s resignation. UK Cabinet

According to RT, the new health secretary, whose appointment was made official on Sunday, said that his “immediate priority” is to bring the pandemic to a close so that the country can “return to normal.” He acknowledged that his new role comes with “huge responsibility”, adding,

In a statement, Javid also hailed his predecessor for working “incredibly hard,” and predicted that Hancock will have “a lot more to offer in public life.” Hancock resigned on Saturday, after he was caught on CCTV footage kissing an aide, in breach of his own social-distancing guidelines, and of his marital vows.he’d do everything he can not to let the British people down.

Media outlets have been quick to note that Javid will have a lot on his plate. Apart from navigating the coronavirus crisis, the 51-year-old must also grapple with a number of social care reforms, as well as helping find a new NHS chief executive. Urgent action is also needed to address a huge backlog for treatments created by months of canceled procedures due to Covid-19 measures. UK Cabinet

Javid quit his post as finance minister after refusing to fire his aides over a row with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He was replaced by Rishi Sunak in February last year.

Returning to the cabinet as health secretary, Javid is already facing opposition from Labour. Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth accused Javid of carrying out years of social care cuts as chancellor of the Exchequer, making him ill-suited to “fix” the system that he helped to defund.

Javid said he would do everything he can to bring the Covid-19 crisis to an end.

Meanwhile, the government has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Hancock’s resignation, as well as how an image of him kissing an aide was leaked to the press. The photograph was taken from a CCTV camera mounted in Hancock’s office. UK Cabinet

levant

Source: RT

Image source: Reuters-RT

Abu Dhabi offers tourists free COVID-19 vaccines Britain's new Health Secretary to update MPs on lifting limits on social contact

BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”