Covid-19 Vaccines Across Saudi Arabia Within 3 Weeks

Saudi Arabia continues preparations to expand vaccination centers in all cities (SPA)
Saudi Arabia continues preparations to expand vaccination centers in all cities (SPA)
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Covid-19 Vaccines Across Saudi Arabia Within 3 Weeks

Saudi Arabia continues preparations to expand vaccination centers in all cities (SPA)
Saudi Arabia continues preparations to expand vaccination centers in all cities (SPA)

The Covid-19 vaccine centers in Saudi Arabia have continued to receive all citizens and residents to obtain free doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine within the national inoculation plan implemented by the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, Minister of Health, told Al-Arabiya TV that the campaign would become nationwide within three weeks.

He said it would be first launched in three main regions, namely Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Region, to later extend across the Kingdom.

The Ministry of Health said that the Saudi leadership was keen to reassure the citizens about the safety of vaccines and their importance in protecting individuals against the pandemic.

The recently established vaccination center in Riyadh is one of the largest mobile centers and serves more than 10,000 beneficiaries per day.

The center is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, in addition to competent teams who receive those who wish to get the vaccine through the Sehaty application launched by the Ministry of Health.

The vaccination center in the exhibition hall in Riyadh accommodates more than 550 equipped medical rooms, in addition to a specialized and trained nursing staff and a number of employees who work daily from 8 am till 11.30 pm.

The vaccine will be provided for free to citizens and residents alike.



Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Saturday a telephone call from Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar to discuss recent regional developments and escalation.

They stressed the need to support mediation efforts, resume US-Iran talks, and contain tensions, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The FMs stressed the importance of exerting the necessary efforts to reach peaceful and comprehensive solutions that consolidate regional and international security and stability.


Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
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Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Saturday several royal orders, including naming Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

Prince Salman will also continue his duties as Minister of Energy

King Salman relieved Bandar Alkhorayef of his post as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, appointing him as Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet.

Ahmed Al-Ohali was relieved of his post as Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI).

Alkhorayef was assigned to perform the duties of Governor of GAMI, alongside his new position.


Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with US Secretary of State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
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Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with US Secretary of State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held phone talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The discussions focused on the latest regional developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation to promote security and stability in the region.