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 Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of South Africa

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of South Africa

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received on Monday a written message from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning relations between their countries.

Undersecretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Public Diplomacy Deputyship Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi accepted the message on behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Al-Rassi accepted the message during a meeting with special envoy for the president of South Africa Gwen Ramokgopa.

They discussed ways to bolster and expand relations between Saudi Arabia and South Africa in various sectors. They also tackled issues of mutual interest.