Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Launch Health Passport

King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic)
King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic)
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Launch Health Passport

King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic)
King Fahd Causeway between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic)

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a ‘health passport’, which ensures that citizens and residents traveling between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia meet criteria set by both Kingdoms to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The MoU was signed by head of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi and Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, the chief executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) at a ceremony at SDAIA’s premises in Riyadh, in the presence of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia Shaikh Hmood bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, and other officials from both countries.

The cooperation aims to align the COVID-19 precautionary and monitoring measures of both Kingdoms to streamline traffic via the King Fahd Causeway.

It capitalizes on the technical compatibility of the BeAware Bahrain and Saudi’s Tawakkalna apps.

Linking the systems will provide a comprehensive and accurate database of travelers, which will ease procedures and save the public time and effort.

It will enable King Fahd Causeway employees to immediately inspect travelers’ personal and health data, as well as enhance security and privacy.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Lee Jae-myung on His Election as President of South Korea

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Lee Jae-myung on His Election as President of South Korea

Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo
Joint photo of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud - File Photo

The Saudi leadership congratulated President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea on his election and swearing-in as President of the Republic, the Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to Jae-myung on the occasion of his election.

The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the president and to the friendly people of South Korea for continued progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, also sent a cable to Jae-myung, congratulating him on his election and wishing him success in his journey.

The Crown Prince also wished the South Korean people continued progress and prosperity.