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Quarter of Saudi Population Received 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

A boy receives a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A boy receives a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Quarter of Saudi Population Received 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

A boy receives a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
A boy receives a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia is forging ahead with its COVID-19 vaccination drive and it has so far inoculated 70 percent of its people with the aim of reaching community immunity.

The Kingdom has so far administered 28 million shots, with a daily average of 365,000 jabs.

The Kingdom expects to reach herd immunity in the coming two months.

Over 19 million people in Saudi Arabia have received at least one dose of the vaccine, while more than 8 million have received two, or 25 percent of the population, data revealed.

The Kingdom has introduced a number of preventive measures to limit the number of infections and encourage people to receive the vaccine after mandating that only inoculated people can enter public places or attend social events.

The Education Ministry has also required teachers, faculty and middle and secondary school students to receive two shots of the vaccine before the beginning of the academic year.

The Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday 1,075 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total to 528,952. It announced 1,113 new recoveries, taking the tally to 510,107, and 11 new deaths, taking the toll to 8,270.

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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.