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Kuwait Names First Ambassador to Iran in over Six Years

A handout picture released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on August 13, 2022 shows Kuwait's newly-appointed ambassador to Iran, Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh, handing a copy of his credentials to Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (L) in Tehran. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)
A handout picture released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on August 13, 2022 shows Kuwait's newly-appointed ambassador to Iran, Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh, handing a copy of his credentials to Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (L) in Tehran. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)
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Kuwait Names First Ambassador to Iran in over Six Years

A handout picture released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on August 13, 2022 shows Kuwait's newly-appointed ambassador to Iran, Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh, handing a copy of his credentials to Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (L) in Tehran. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)
A handout picture released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on August 13, 2022 shows Kuwait's newly-appointed ambassador to Iran, Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh, handing a copy of his credentials to Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (L) in Tehran. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)

Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the country in 2016.

Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Tehran on Saturday, Iran's foreign ministry said on its website. Kuwait's foreign ministry confirmed Munaikh was appointed envoy to Iran.

Iran already has an ambassador in Kuwait.

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Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Increases Life Expectancy to 78.8 Years

A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Increases Life Expectancy to 78.8 Years

A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)
A view of Riyadh on Nov 15, 2024. (Reuters)

The Health Sector Transformation Program has contributed to an increase in the average lifespan in Saudi Arabia, which rose to 78.8 years in 2024, up from 74 years in 2016.

According to the program, this progress is directly attributed to the implementation of comprehensive health policies, such as reducing harmful ingredients in food products—including hydrogenated oils and excessive salt—as well as enhancing early screening for chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

These initiatives are part of a broader focus on prevention and improving treatment options.

In addition, health authorities in Saudi Arabia have worked to boost the efficiency and quality of services for citizens, residents, and visitors by training healthcare professionals and upgrading diagnostic and treatment services—significantly improving public health indicators and overall quality of life.

This progress aligns with the strategic goal of the health transformation initiative, which aims to raise life expectancy in the Kingdom to 80 years by 2030.