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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
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King of Bahrain Reappoints Crown Prince as PM, Forms New Govt 

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)
Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. (SPA)

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued a Royal Order on Monday appointing Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, as Prime Minister. 

Prince Salman expressed his gratitude to King Hamad on the appointment, pledging to continue assuming his responsibility to the fullest. 

He had accepted the cabinet's resignation earlier on Monday after general elections were held on Nov. 12.

Later on Monday, King Hamad issued another Royal Order on the formation of a new government, reported the state news agency BNA.

Sheikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was appointed Deputy Prime Minister.  

Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa was named Minister of Interior, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa was named Minister of Finance and National Economy. 

Lieutenant General Abdulla bin Hassan Alnoaimi was named Minister of Defense Affairs and Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina was named Oil and Environment Minister. 

Prince Salman later sent a cable to King Hamad to thank him for the formation of the cabinet. 

He expressed his deepest gratitude to the monarch for entrusting him to continue serving the kingdom and its people.  

The crown prince pledged to continue dedicated and spirited work to concretize royal visions and achieve development goals.  

He expressed unwavering commitment to continue working with utmost dedication, under the wise leadership of King Hamad to achieve Bahrain’s development and progress, in accordance with the National Action Charter and the Constitution, which inspired the 2030 Bahrain Economic Vision.  

He announced a new phase in national work, pledging to pursue efforts to implement plans, programs and strategies along with all Team Bahrain members to build the nation together and serve citizens, being a top priority, for a better present and future for the kingdom. 

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Saudi KSrelief, WHO Sign Joint Program to Support Syria’s Health Sector

Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the agreement on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (SPA)
Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the agreement on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (SPA)
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Saudi KSrelief, WHO Sign Joint Program to Support Syria’s Health Sector

Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the agreement on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (SPA)
Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the agreement on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the World Health Organization (WHO) signed on Monday a joint executive program to support life-saving emergency health services in Syria’s Idlib, Aleppo, Homs, and Hama.

Advisor at the Royal Court and KSrelief Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed the agreement on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

The program seeks to strengthen access to healthcare and boost the quality of primary and specialized medical services through KSrelief’s support for 70 health facilities.

It includes covering staff salaries, operating costs, and the provision of medicines and medical supplies, such as dialysis sessions.

The initiative is expected to benefit 1.5 million people by ensuring the delivery of integrated and safe healthcare services in affected areas.

Separately, Dr. Al Rabeeah underlined on Monday Saudi Arabia's efforts to eradicate polio.

Speaking at a side event at the General Assembly. he highlighted the Kingdom's $500 million contribution through KSrelief to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to this vital mission.

The Kingdom has remained polio-free for the past 30 years, he noted. KSrelief has implemented more than 3,000 health projects worldwide, delivering positive results in strengthening local health systems, empowering women leaders in the health sector, and fostering community trust.

He emphasized the importance of fieldwork, including delivering vaccines to remote areas, supporting clinics in conflict zones, and training healthcare workers.

Dr. Al Rabeeah stressed that Saudi Arabia is committed not only to financial support, but also to providing technical and operational expertise through KSrelief to ensure the eradication of polio and safeguard every child.

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Arab Leaders Congratulate King Salman, Crown Prince on National Day

File photo of the Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo of the Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Arab Leaders Congratulate King Salman, Crown Prince on National Day

File photo of the Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
File photo of the Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 95th National Day.

In a cable on this occasion, King Hamad extended his best wishes for health, happiness, and a long life to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hoping for the continued path of goodness and progress witnessed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under his wise leadership.

King Hamad also expressed his deep appreciation and pride in the historical and distinguished relations, as well as the close brotherly bonds linking the two countries and peoples.

According to SPA, he reiterated Bahrain’s continued commitment to advancing areas of joint action and cooperation with the Kingdom within the strategic partnership that unites them, in a way that fulfills the aspirations and interests of both nations and brings mutual benefit.

King Hamad also congratulated Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion. 

Also, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa sent two cables congratulating King Salman and the Crown Prince.

For his part, Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to the Saudi King, who also received letters from deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani for this occasion.

Meanwhile, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman conveyed his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the people of Saudi Arabia, wishing the Kingdom continued success and prosperous growth under his leadership.
 

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64th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Egypt with Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

The 64th Saudi relief airplane carrying Gaza aid - SPA
The 64th Saudi relief airplane carrying Gaza aid - SPA
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64th Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Egypt with Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

The 64th Saudi relief airplane carrying Gaza aid - SPA
The 64th Saudi relief airplane carrying Gaza aid - SPA

The 64th Saudi relief airplane, operated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, arrived Monday in Egypt.

The aid included food baskets to be transferred to the affected Palestinian people inside the Gaza Strip.

The aid efforts come within the framework of Saudi Arabia's support, provided through KSrelief, to the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, aimed at alleviating the severe famine and the difficult living conditions afflicting the strip.