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Saudi FM Holds Talks on Regional Developments with Iranian, Syrian Counterparts 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah smiles as he meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah smiles as he meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
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Saudi FM Holds Talks on Regional Developments with Iranian, Syrian Counterparts 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah smiles as he meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah smiles as he meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call Monday from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

They discussed the latest regional developments and efforts being exerted towards them.

Prince Faisal also received a telephone call from his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments.

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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)
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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.