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Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA

The Saudi health ministry said Sunday that more than 700,000 people have registered to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali pointed out that the increase in number of applicants reflects the society's increasing awareness to fight the pandemic.

The Kingdom announced nine deaths from the COVID-19 disease and 154 new infections on Sunday.

The total number of recoveries increased to 353,179 after 175 more patients recovered.

A total of 6,185 people have died in Saudi Arabia from complications caused by the disease, Abdelali said.

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Saudi, South Korean Officials Discuss City Sustainability at World Urban Forum

The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA
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Saudi, South Korean Officials Discuss City Sustainability at World Urban Forum

The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA

CEO of the Quality of Life Program Khalid Albaker met in Cairo with a South Korean delegation, headed by Secretary General of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization Jeong-kee Kim, to discuss management of natural resources and the improvement of urban landscapes in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The meeting on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum, held in Cairo from November 4 to 8, aimed at strengthening ties and exchanging experiences in quality of life and city sustainability, SPA reported.
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities and enhance community well-being, prioritizing people in urban development agendas.
This meeting is part of the program's efforts to bolster international partnerships to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to improving the urban landscape and enhancing the quality of services in cities.