Saudi Royal Order Approves Transformation of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital to Non-profit Organization

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ‎bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ‎bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Royal Order Approves Transformation of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital to Non-profit Organization

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ‎bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman ‎bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

A Royal Order was issued approving the founding law for the transformation of the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital with the renaming of the hospital to King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center, which will operate as an independent non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) Eng. Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al-Sultan expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, for approving the founding law of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center as an independent non-profit entity.
The move comes within the framework of the Saudi Vision 2030 programs entailing supporting and enhancing the role of the non-profit health sector in the Kingdom, to boost its efficiency and quality of services, thus boosting its role and position as a leading global institution in the field of eye health, scientific research, and training.
“King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital and Research Center is a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology and optics, with its influence extending beyond the Kingdom onto a global scale. The hospital is present and a part of global organizations, and its health, training, educational, and research services benefit the health of the citizens, its contribution the eyesight preservation, and strengthen and support the health sector system in the Kingdom,” said Al-Sultan.
He added that the transformation of the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, together with the transformation of King Saud University and King Faisal Specialist Hospital reflects the focus on improving the health services in the Kingdom, and expanding cooperation among institutions, as a major enabler of achieving the Kingdom’s ambitious goals.
The approval of the founding law for the King Khaled Eye Specialist and Research Center is testimony to the leadership’s vision of advancing the health sector, in general, with focus on research in the field of eyecare, in particular.
In addition to stimulating the non-profit work in the city of Riyadh, and ensuring the completion of the health and community services system, the inclusion of the hospital under the umbrella of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City further consolidates the position of Riyadh as a global medical destination, enhancing the value of the assets under its ownership, and keeping pace with successful global standards.



Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Says Now Is Time for Syria’s Stability and Revival

The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Syrian delegations are seen at the meeting in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Thursday that “it is about time for Syria to become stable,” underlining the need for its revival and for it to benefit from its own capabilities, most significantly its “brotherly people.”

He received in Riyadh a delegation from the new Syrian administration that included Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.

Talks focused on the developments in Syria and ways to support its political transition to meet the aspirations of the people and ensure the country’s security, stability and territorial integrity.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is seen at the meeting on Thursday. (SPA)

In a post on the X platform, Prince Khalid said he held a “productive” meeting with the Syrian delegation.

“Our brothers and sisters in Syria have suffered from wars, destruction and challenging living conditions,” he added.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah also held a separate meeting with Shibani.

Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shibani during the meeting with Prince Khalid. (SPA)

Shibani had arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on his first foreign visit since assuming his post.

His accompanying delegation also included chief of intelligence Anas Khattab.

In a post on X, Shibani hoped the visit would “open a new chapter in ties” between Syria and the Kingdom.