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Virus Cases Rise to 274 in Saudi Arabia

Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
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Virus Cases Rise to 274 in Saudi Arabia

Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo
Precautionary measures taken at Saudi airports to fight the coronavirus outbreak. SPA file photo

The Saudi Health Ministry announced 36 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total in the Kingdom to 274.

Among the new cases, 17 people had arrived from abroad, including Morocco, Britain, Spain, Iran, Pakistan, Kuwait and Iraq. The rest were infected after coming into contact with people who have the COVID-19 disease.

According to the ministry, eight people have recovered, including two on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia cancelled on Thursday "Jeddah Season", a weeks-long entertainment and cultural festival in the Red Sea port city, as part of measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak, state television reported.

The event had been scheduled for June and July.

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Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Riyadh to Host Second Human Capability Initiative Conference on Sunday

A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee—a key initiative in achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—the second edition of the Human Capability Initiative Conference will open in Riyadh on Sunday.

The two-day conference, themed "Beyond Readiness," underscores the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to investing in human capital as a cornerstone of national development and future progress, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

Organized by the Human Capability Development Program, this premier global platform will bring together more than 300 distinguished speakers, including influential leaders, policymakers, and global experts from academia, the private sector, and non-profit organizations, for over 100 panel discussions.

The second edition will emphasize the vital role of unlocking potential to advance human capabilities through the strategic application of cutting-edge technologies. The goal is to cultivate an educational ecosystem that promotes lifelong learning and empowers individuals and communities to adapt effectively to rapid transformation.

Furthermore, the conference will highlight the importance of embedding values that underpin growth and development, contributing to the formation of interconnected societies capable of addressing both local and global challenges. A key focus will be on forging partnerships and creating opportunities that amplify the role of individuals in devising sustainable solutions for a brighter future.

Building on the success of its first edition, the conference further solidifies the Kingdom's efforts in human capability development and makes a significant contribution to the global discourse on the future of human potential in an era of rapid change.