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King Salman Issues a Number of Royal Decrees

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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King Salman Issues a Number of Royal Decrees

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 Monday that approved the document on improving the Defense Ministry, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The document includes the vision and strategy of the ministry's developing program, the operational pattern targeting its development, the organizational structure, governance, and human resources requirements which were drafted in line with the national defense strategy.

The decree also included the appointment, promotion and retirement of a number of officials:

- General Abdulrahman al-Bunyan was referred to retirement after completing his service as chief of staff.

- Fayyad al-Ruweili was promoted and appointed chief of staff.

- Commander of the air defense forces Mohammed Sahim was referred to retirement after completing his service.

- Commander of the land forces Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz was relieved of his duties and appointed commander of the joint forces.

- Prince Fahd bin Badr bin Abdulaziz was relieved of his post as Governor of Al-Joaf Region upon his request. Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz was appointed as the new Governor in the rank of minister.

- Prince Fahd bin Badr bin Abdulaziz was appointed Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in the rank of minister.

- Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdulaziz was appointed Consultant at the Royal Court in the rank of minister.

- Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz was appointed Deputy Governor of the Asir Region in the rank of minister.
- Dr. Khalid bin Hussein bin Saleh Biary was appointed Assistant Ministry of Defense for Executive Affairs at the excellent rank.

- Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Miqren bin Abdulaziz was appointed Deputy Governor of Hail Region in the rank of minister.

- Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Alsalim was relieved of his duties as deputy minister of interior.

- Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Alsalim was relieved of his duties as member of the Council of Economic Affairs and Development.

- Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz was appointed Consultant at the Royal Court in the excellent rank.

- Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah Almshari was appointed Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs at the Excellent Rank.

- Hamad bin Khalaf Alrashid Alkhalaf was relieved of his duty as undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for security affairs. He was replaced with Mohammad bin Mohanna bin Abdulaziz Almohanna at the excellent rank.

- Ibrahim bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Alsultan was appointed advisor at the Royal Court with rank of minister.

- Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan was appointed Minister of State for African Countries Affairs in the rank of minister at the Foreign Ministry.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Launches Medical Volunteering Program in Over 20 Specialties to Support Syria

 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)
 A Saudi delegation from KSrelief tours Syrian hospitals (SANA)

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has announced a call for Saudi medical professionals to volunteer their expertise to support Syria’s health sector, addressing urgent needs across more than 20 specialties. This initiative is part of the Saudi “Amal” (Hope) Volunteer Program, aimed at meeting the healthcare needs of crisis-affected countries.
The center invited specialists interested in volunteering to register for the year-long program, which seeks to provide emergency and medical services across various fields to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people through the contributions of medical volunteers.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, stated that the center’s external volunteering platform allows professionals to register in critical medical specialties to aid Syria’s health sector, particularly during this challenging humanitarian crisis.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Jutaili explained that the required specialties were determined in coordination with Syrian health authorities. He emphasized that the program aims to mobilize Saudi medical volunteers to address the health sector’s needs across all Syrian regions. He also praised the dedication of Saudi medical professionals, who have made significant international contributions through the program, supporting humanitarian efforts in 57 countries with over 200,000 operations across various specialties.
KSrelief announced that the “Amal” program was launched under the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in humanitarian efforts globally. The initiative seeks to deliver emergency and medical services to reduce human suffering and promote a dignified life with the participation of highly skilled Saudi volunteers.
In parallel with the volunteer program, Saudi Arabia continues its air and land relief operations for Syria. The sixth relief plane from KSrelief arrived in Damascus on Sunday, carrying food, medical supplies, and shelter materials to support the Syrian population during these challenging times.
Additionally, the first convoy of Saudi relief trucks crossed the Jordanian Jaber border on Sunday en route to Syria. The convoy included 60 trucks loaded with over 541 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials as part of Saudi Arabia’s land relief initiative for Syria.
Al-Jutaili noted that the land bridge will complement efforts to distribute aid across Syrian territories, including heavy medical equipment such as MRI, X-ray, and CT scan machines that cannot be transported by air. He emphasized that the Saudi aid bridge to Damascus would ensure comprehensive coverage of Syria’s urgent needs, offering critical support to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country.