Saudi Arabia Condemns Munich Car-Ramming

 Snow covered flowers are pictured at a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of a suspected ramming attack, in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2025. (Reuters)
Snow covered flowers are pictured at a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of a suspected ramming attack, in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Munich Car-Ramming

 Snow covered flowers are pictured at a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of a suspected ramming attack, in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2025. (Reuters)
Snow covered flowers are pictured at a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of a suspected ramming attack, in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday the car-ramming in Munich that took place on Thursday.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed its complete rejection of all forms of violence, underscoring its solidarity with Germany.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi also slammed the attack, underling his solidarity with the German government and people.

He stressed the GCC countries’ firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism that target innocent lives and destabilize security.

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attack.

In a statement, Secretary General of the MWL and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa expressed solidarity and sympathy with the people of Germany and the families of those affected by this heinous act. The MWL wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

A 37-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter died on Saturday from injuries they sustained when an Afghan national drove a car into a crowd in Munich on Thursday, German police said on Saturday, the first fatalities from the incident.

Prosecutors had said on Friday that at least 39 people were injured, some of them critically, when the car ploughed into trade union activists demonstrating for higher pay.



Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Increases Life Expectancy to 78.8 Years

A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Increases Life Expectancy to 78.8 Years

A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)

The Health Sector Transformation Program has contributed to an increase in the average lifespan in Saudi Arabia, which rose to 78.8 years in 2024, up from 74 years in 2016.

According to the program, this progress is directly attributed to the implementation of comprehensive health policies, such as reducing harmful ingredients in food products—including hydrogenated oils and excessive salt—as well as enhancing early screening for chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

These initiatives are part of a broader focus on prevention and improving treatment options.

In addition, health authorities in Saudi Arabia have worked to boost the efficiency and quality of services for citizens, residents, and visitors by training healthcare professionals and upgrading diagnostic and treatment services—significantly improving public health indicators and overall quality of life.

This progress aligns with the strategic goal of the health transformation initiative, which aims to raise life expectancy in the Kingdom to 80 years by 2030.