Saudi Arabia Has the Best Immunization Systems In the World, Bloomberg Reports

A coronavirus vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. SPA
A coronavirus vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Has the Best Immunization Systems In the World, Bloomberg Reports

A coronavirus vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. SPA
A coronavirus vaccination center in Saudi Arabia. SPA

Saudi Arabia has the best immunization systems in the world through tight vaccine precautionary rules it enacted, and the proof of vaccination status through an app called Tawakkalna, which has advanced technical characteristics, said Bloomberg International News Agency in a report on Thursday.

In its report, Bloomberg said that Saudi Arabia has adopted a strategy of vaccination all to keep their economy open and resume normal life. It noted that this policy has succeeded at increasing the vaccine rate and a decline in new infection cases.

Officials have emphasized the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, noting that the conditions and rules help in protecting the citizens, clarified the report.

It added that the number of fully-vaccinated people has jumped to 42% of the population, while around 63%, including 99% of public school students aged 12 to 18, have received at least one dose.

According to the Agency, officials expect at least 70% of the population to be fully immunized by October.



Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Monday in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi held with counterparts from several Arab countries, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and the Secretary General of the Arab League.

During the session titled "Stability in the Middle East," Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of fostering multiple partnerships to address regional and international challenges.

In his statement, he highlighted the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities by urgently pushing for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid, and advancing efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state through the two-state solution.

He underlined the need to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon while respecting its sovereignty. Prince Faisal also stressed the urgency for finding a permanent solution to the crisis in Sudan to alleviate human suffering.

The session was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Italy Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.