Saudi Arabia, Britain Discuss Developing Joint Security Cooperation

The Saudi and British ministers sign the agreements during their meeting in London. (SPA)
The Saudi and British ministers sign the agreements during their meeting in London. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Britain Discuss Developing Joint Security Cooperation

The Saudi and British ministers sign the agreements during their meeting in London. (SPA)
The Saudi and British ministers sign the agreements during their meeting in London. (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held official talks with British Secretary of State for the Home Department Suella Braverman in London on Tuesday.

Their discussions focused on ways to bolster and develop security cooperation between Riyadh and London.

They underscored the strategic partnership between their ministries and the positive results that have been achieved from it.

Prince Abdulaziz expressed his gratitude to Braverman for hosting the meeting, which he said reflects the joint desire to boost the strategic and historic relations that bind their countries.

The Saudi government values and appreciates the ongoing security cooperation, he stressed.

The meeting witnessed the signing of several agreements covering security, development and training between the Saudi and British interior ministries.

The meeting was attended by Prince Khaled bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Undersecretary of the Saudi Ministry of Interior Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Falih, and a number of Saudi and British officials.



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.