Saudi FM Heads Ministerial Committee Meeting in Cairo to Discuss Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participates in a meeting. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participates in a meeting. SPA
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Saudi FM Heads Ministerial Committee Meeting in Cairo to Discuss Gaza

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participates in a meeting. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participates in a meeting. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah was in Cairo on Sunday to head a meeting of the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit to discuss developments in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting, hosted by Egypt, will include talks with High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas. The discussions aim to address the latest developments in Gaza.



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.