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Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Hold Official Talks in Jeddah 

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan hold talks in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan hold talks in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Hold Official Talks in Jeddah 

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan hold talks in Jeddah. (SPA)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Erdogan hold talks in Jeddah. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Jeddah on Monday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Edrogan for official talks that covered bilateral relations and cooperation between their countries.

They also tackled regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them.

Erdogan had arrived in the Kingdom earlier on Monday on the first leg of a Gulf tour that will also take him to Qatar and then the United Arab Emirates.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Erdogan oversaw the signing of the executive plan for cooperation between their countries in the defense industries, research and development fields.

They also oversaw the signing of Memoranda of Understanding in energy, direct investment and media.

Erdogan is accompanied by several ministers, members of economic and foreign committees and some 200 businessmen and investors. Economic forums will be held in Jeddah, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

Speaking from Istanbul ahead of his departure to the Kingdom, Erdogan said trade exchange between Türkiye and the Gulf had risen over the past 20 years from 1.6 billion to around 22 billion dollars.

He added that his country had made significant strides in improving relations with the Gulf, stressing that it is still pursuing efforts to establish peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

Moreover, he hailed the financial and moral support provided by the Gulf to Türkiye in February in wake of the devastating earthquake.

The crises in the region mean that consultations and cooperation are necessary with the Gulf, he went on to say.

Discussions with Saudi, Emirati and Qatari leaders will tackle current regional issues, Erdogan revealed.

Saudi Arabia is one of the most important countries in the region and it enjoys a special standing in several fields, including trade, investments and services, he continued.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.