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 Foreign Minister Meets with Italian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Foreign Minister Meets with Italian, Canadian Counterparts

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani in Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani.

Monday’s meeting took place on the sidelines of the Saudi minister's participation in the expanded session of the second Group of Seven (G7) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Fiuggi, Italy.

The two sides discussed relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly also met in Fiuggi.

The two ministers discussed relations and explored ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries. They also reviewed recent regional and international developments.