Experts Discuss Progress, Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine During KAIMRC Forum

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
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Experts Discuss Progress, Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine During KAIMRC Forum

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)

International scientists and medical experts discussed the global challenges and prospects related to the development of vaccines for the coronavirus disease during the 11th KAIMRC Annual Forum for Medical Research.

The two-day forum, organized by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), launched virtually in Riyadh on November 04, under the title “COVID-19 Vaccine: Global Challenges and Prospects.”

The forum comes as part of programs and international conferences held under Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the G20.

About 32 international experts from global academic institutions including the Universities of Oxford, Harvard, and Stanford participated in the 10 scientific sessions of the forum done over videoconference.

Specialists discussed the latest developments in vaccine production and reviewed the currently produced vaccines, clinical studies, and the future availability of the vaccine.

CEO of National Guard-Health Affairs Bandar al-Knawy affirmed that the forum contributes to enabling scientists, researchers, doctors, and companies to discuss the performance and the timetable for the production and global distribution of the vaccine.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced there are 7,871 active cases in the country, most of which are in good condition.

In addition, 441 more patients recovered from the disease on Wednesday, bringing the total number of recoveries in the country to 335,594.

Meanwhile, the total number of people that have now contracted COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia reached 348,936, with 426 new cases confirmed on Wednesday, while the Health Ministry reported 15 new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the death toll to 5,471.

The ministry said it had conducted 63,643 new PCR tests in the past 24 hours.



Abbas Thanks Saudi Arabia for Role in France’s Historic Commitment to Recognize State of Palestine

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 22, 2020. (AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 22, 2020. (AFP)
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Abbas Thanks Saudi Arabia for Role in France’s Historic Commitment to Recognize State of Palestine

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 22, 2020. (AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on January 22, 2020. (AFP)

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed on Friday his deep gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s efforts and honorable positions — under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister — that contributed to France’s historic commitment to recognize the State of Palestine.

Abbas welcomed the message from French President Emmanuel Macron that said France intends to recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September.

He praised this bold step as a significant step towards achieving peace based on the two-state solution, in line with international resolutions and international law.

This move is a victory for the Palestinian cause and reflects France’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their legitimate, inalienable rights to their homeland, added Abbas.

He urged other countries to take similar actions by recognizing the State of Palestine based on the internationally recognized two-state solution and in line with relevant international resolutions.