Saudi Health Fund’s 34 Agreements, Partnerships Shape 2023 Operations

From the participation of the Health Sector Fund in the previous year's International Healthcare Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)
From the participation of the Health Sector Fund in the previous year's International Healthcare Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)
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Saudi Health Fund’s 34 Agreements, Partnerships Shape 2023 Operations

From the participation of the Health Sector Fund in the previous year's International Healthcare Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)
From the participation of the Health Sector Fund in the previous year's International Healthcare Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (SPA)

The Saudi Health Sector Fund has shown how healthcare is changing during Ramadan, breaking previous records. More than 4 million individual donations were made, with 47 charitable initiatives and 34 partnerships contributing to this generosity.

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, the healthcare sector is working to improve people’s health and create vibrant communities. One key program is the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program, which is driving various initiatives to achieve these goals.

A standout initiative is the Health Endowment Fund, the Kingdom’s first independent healthcare fund. It supports access to healthcare for the most vulnerable and involves the community in helping those in need through partnerships.

To ensure transparency and effectiveness, the fund is working with specialized auditing firms. It’s also partnering with financial experts to manage investments for financial sustainability.

Another important effort is the development of primary healthcare centers. This involves improving infrastructure, upgrading equipment, and using technology to enhance healthcare services and patient experiences.

These initiatives reflect the Fund’s commitment to improving healthcare across the sector and providing swift assistance to those in need. Overall, the fund aims to build a model healthcare endowment that can address health challenges effectively with the help of the community.



E-commerce Giant Alibaba Has Completed 3-year 'Rectification' Period

Alibaba Group has completed three years "rectification" following a fine levied in 2021 for monopolistic behavior. Reuters
Alibaba Group has completed three years "rectification" following a fine levied in 2021 for monopolistic behavior. Reuters
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E-commerce Giant Alibaba Has Completed 3-year 'Rectification' Period

Alibaba Group has completed three years "rectification" following a fine levied in 2021 for monopolistic behavior. Reuters
Alibaba Group has completed three years "rectification" following a fine levied in 2021 for monopolistic behavior. Reuters

China's State Administration of Market Regulation issued a statement on Friday saying Alibaba Group had completed three years "rectification" following a fine levied in 2021 for monopolistic behavior.
In 2021, the regulator slapped a record $2.75 billion fine on the e-commerce giant for abusing its market position by forcing merchants on its platforms not to work with rival platforms.
The regulator's statement said Alibaba's rectification work had achieved "good results" and that it would continue to "guide" Alibaba to continue to "regulate its operations and improve its compliance and quality."
The fine levied on Alibaba in 2021 came during a period of intense scrutiny for the business empire founded by billionaire Jack Ma, Reuters reported. A $37 billion IPO by the finance arm he founded, Ant Group, was also scuttled following Ma's public critique of the country's regulatory system in late 2020.
Alibaba, in its own statement, described the regulator's announcement on Friday as a "new starting point for development" and said it would continue to "promote the healthy development of the platform economy and create more value for society."