Saudi Crown Prince to Patronize Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince to Patronize Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)

Under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will launch Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September.

The summit will be organized virtually by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) at the Department of Health Affairs of the Ministry of National Guard in cooperation with King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences between September 14-16.

The summit will discuss the role of biotechnology in the development of medicines, vaccines, cellular and genetic treatments.

It also presents models and opportunities for developing biotechnologies, industrial, academic partnerships, and challenges that impact the Kingdom, the region, and the world.

Prince Abdullah expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz for the royal approval that the Crown Prince shall patronize this summit.

He pointed out that the royal approval comes within the framework of the Saudi leadership’s support for hosting various forums and events, reflecting the Kingdom’s achievements, leadership, and good organization, which was manifested in all the events, activities, and forums.

The Global Medical Technology Summit 2021 is one of the priorities for development to address health and economic challenges.

It also aims to expand the academic field and applied practices towards targeted and sustainable biomedical technology in Saudi Arabia and the world.



Saudi, UK FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi, UK FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Britain’s Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday.

The call included a discussion of the regional and international developments and matters of shared interest, SPA said.


75th Saudi Relief Airplane Arrives in Egypt Carrying Aid for Gazans

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
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75th Saudi Relief Airplane Arrives in Egypt Carrying Aid for Gazans

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA
The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. SPA

The 75th Saudi relief airplane - managed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense and the Saudi Embassy in Egypt - arrived on Wednesday at Al Arish International Airport.

The airplane carried food baskets and shelter aid kits to be delivered to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The shipment is part of ongoing Saudi support through KSrelief to assist the Palestinians in Gaza and alleviate the difficult living conditions faced by the population there.


Saudi Crown Prince Meets Afwerki, Guterres in Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Afwerki, Guterres in Riyadh

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA
Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held separate talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The meeting with Afwerki focused on bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Eritrea and opportunities for cooperation. They also discussed issues of common interest.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Guterres reviewed regional and international developments and means to support efforts to bolster global security and stability. 

The meeting was attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Miguel Angel Moratinos and other officials.

Afwerki had arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday.

He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region; Wenene Gergeher, Chargé d'Affaires of the Eritrean Embassy in the Kingdom; Major General Mansour bin Nasser Al-Otaibi, Acting Director of Riyadh Region Police; and Fahd Al-Sahil, Undersecretary of Royal Protocol.