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Saudi Arabia Detects First Monkeypox Case

The infected person is under medical observation. Photo: Bashir Salih
The infected person is under medical observation. Photo: Bashir Salih
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Saudi Arabia Detects First Monkeypox Case

The infected person is under medical observation. Photo: Bashir Salih
The infected person is under medical observation. Photo: Bashir Salih

Saudi Arabia detected its first monkeypox case in the capital Riyadh for a person arriving from abroad, state news agency (SPA) reported on Thursday, citing a health ministry statement.

The infected person is under medical observation and receiving care in line with the approved healthcare procedures, the ministry said.

Those in contact with the individual have been isolated and have not shown any symptoms, it added.

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GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets Italian Deputy Prime Minister in Dubrovnik

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. SPA

Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has met with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani on the sidelines of the Dubrovnik Forum 2025 in Croatia.

Saturday's meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation.

Both sides reviewed progress on the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Consultation Mechanism and the Joint Action Plan, and exchanged views on regional developments and key political issues of mutual concern.