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.



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.