Saudi Arabia opens ‘air bridge’ to assist victims of war in Lebanon
Riyadh, 13 October: Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, on Sunday opened an “air bridge” to transport medical supplies and food aid to Lebanon, state news agency reported on Sunday. The initiative follows the directives of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to support those impacted by the war in Lebanon. The plane that […]
Saudi Arabia participates in G7 health ministers’ meeting in Italy
ANCONA, 13 October: Saudi Arabia took part in a meeting of health ministers in Ancona, Italy, focusing on global health priorities this week at the invitation of the Group of Seven (G7) countries. Topics included antimicrobial resistance, the intersection of health and climate, and prolonging human life, all aimed at strengthening international efforts to tackle […]
Saudi Arabia leads Arab environmental talks in Jeddah
RIYADH, 13 October: Saudi Arabia will host the 35th session of the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment from Oct. 13 to 17 in Jeddah. The event is organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in cooperation with the Arab League. The agenda for the 35th session includes discussions on environmental […]
Saudi Arabia expands cloud seeding for water security
RIYADH, 13 October: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli launched new programs in Dammam on Saturday, focusing on localizing knowledge, aircraft, and advanced technologies for the Regional Cloud Seeding Program. The event highlighted the program’s achievements since its first phase in 2022 and introduced new aircraft and technologies for rain enhancement, […]
Saudi, Pakistani ministers meet in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, 13 October: Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih recently held meetings with Pakistani Minister of Finance Mohammed Aurangzeb; Minister of Petroleum Musadik Masood Malik; and Minister of Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, during an official visit to Pakistan. During the meetings, all sides discussed opportunities to enhance bilateral relations “and ways to […]
King Salman, crown prince congratulate Spanish monarch on national day
RIYADH, 13 October: King Salman sent a cable of congratulations on Saturday to King Felipe VI of Spain on his country’s National Day, Saudi Press Agency reported. The king wished the Spanish monarch continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity, SPA added. Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]
Early breast cancer detection crucial for high recovery rates, says Health Ministry
RIYADH, 13 October: Early detection of breast cancer is vital for achieving a recovery rate exceeding 95 percent, the Saudi Ministry of Health said. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment significantly improve patient quality of life and reduce mortality, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry highlighted the importance of regular breast health screenings, noting that […]
