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Royal Order Transforms King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center into Independent Nonprofit Institution

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Royal Order Transforms King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center into Independent Nonprofit Institution

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a Royal Decree on Tuesday, transforming the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center into an independent nonprofit institution.

The move is part of a comprehensive transformation program that aims to transform the facility into one of the best health centers in the world, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The transformation will develop the hospital’s services, capacity and research production in a sustainable manner.

The move is a key enabler of the transformation journey to achieve the target, in line with objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, opening branches and providing its services to everyone in a better way in order to improve the quality of life.

Later on Tuesday, King Salman issued another Royal Decree, appointing Dr. Faleh bin Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Sulaiman Governor of the General Authority for Defense Development in the role of minister.

The decree is effective immediately.

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Saudi Arabia Rejects Misuse of Vital Maritime Routes

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 26 September 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 26 September 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
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Saudi Arabia Rejects Misuse of Vital Maritime Routes

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 26 September 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud speaks during the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York, New York, USA, 26 September 2026. EPA/SARAH YENESEL

Saudi Arabia emphasized on Saturday the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in all international waterways, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and restoring conditions to what they were before Feb. 28, without imposing any fees or restrictions.

Riyadh rejected the use of these vital waterways by any party as a tool to exert pressure, issue threats or harm the interests of states, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told the UN General Assembly in New York.

He added that the Arabian Gulf is directly linked to global energy security, the continuity of international trade, the resilience of global supply chains and the protection of maritime navigation, stressing that these shared responsibilities require serious international cooperation.

Riyadh also affirmed its full right to protect its security and sovereignty, as well as its citizens, residents and national assets, and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities in confronting anything that threatens international peace and security.

 

 

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Saudi Arabia Distributes Shelter Aid to over 3,100 Displaced People Across Six Yemeni Governorates

The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Distributes Shelter Aid to over 3,100 Displaced People Across Six Yemeni Governorates

The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA
The distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan - SPA

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 463 tents and 528 shelter kits across 13 displacement camps in Aden, Hadhramaut, Taiz, Lahj, Abyan, and Shabwa governorates between September 10 and 23, 2026.

Benefiting 3,110 individuals displaced from west coast districts in Al-Hudaydah and Taiz, the distribution was carried out under the fifth phase of Yemen's emergency shelter plan, SPA reported.

The initiative is part of the ongoing relief and humanitarian assistance Saudi Arabia provides through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.

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Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Arab Interior Ministers Council Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attacks on Riyadh, Khamis Mushait

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

The General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council expressed its strong condemnation of the launch of ballistic missiles and drones by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh and the city of Khamis Mushait.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the General Secretariat firmly denounced these cowardly attacks as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law, SPA reported.

It emphasized that deliberately targeting civilians and civilian objects reflects the militia's persistent criminal conduct and poses a grave threat to regional security and stability.

The secretariat reiterated its full solidarity with and complete support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures it takes to defend its security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents.