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Saudi Arabia Stops All Medical Treatment Programs in Canada

A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
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Saudi Arabia Stops All Medical Treatment Programs in Canada

A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)
A Saudi man looks at buildings on a bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AP)

Saudi Arabia stopped on Wednesday all medial treatment programs in Canada, announced the Kingdom’s Health Attache in the United States and Canada, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Dr. Fahad Al-Tamimi said efforts are underway to transfer all Saudi patients from Canadian hospitals to other hospitals outside the country.

Saudi Arabia froze new trade and investment with Canada and expelled the Canadian ambassador this week after it accused Ottawa of meddling in its internal affairs.

The Kingdom has also suspended educational exchange programs with Canada and moved Saudi scholarship recipients to other countries, while Saudi state airline Saudia said it was suspending flights to and from Toronto.

On Tuesday, the Saudi cabinet renewed its absolute rejection of the Canadian government’s “negative” stance over the detained so-called “civil society activists”, demanding that it adhere to international norms on respecting the sovereignty of nations.

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.