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Saudi Arabia Registers Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Import, Use

Rain falls over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Rain falls over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Registers Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Import, Use

Rain falls over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)
Rain falls over Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that it has registered the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for import and use.

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority said that the concerned health authorities will begin importing the vaccine according to the demands of the Kingdom. It will analyze all imported shipments before their use to ensure their effectiveness.

The Health Ministry will later announce when the vaccine is expected to arrive and when it will be available for use, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Pfizer last month said its vaccine’s two-dose regimen was 95% effective against COVID-19.

Saudi Arabia reported 159 new cases of the virus on Tuesday, taking its total to 359,274.

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MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria
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MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

MWL Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Palmyra, Syria

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned the terrorist attack targeting Syrian security forces and US troops near the city of Palmyra in the Syria, SPA reported.

In a statement on Sunday, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa condemned the attack, reaffirming the MWL’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all forms.

He extended his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the injured, expressing full solidarity with Syria in confronting threats to its security and stability.

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GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
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GCC Secretary-General Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed cooperation between the GCC and China within the approved fields of the Joint Action Plan (2023–2027). They also discussed the progress of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), emphasizing the importance of overcoming obstacles in preparation for its signing in the coming period, SPA reported.

The GCC secretary-general praised China's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, which contributes to enabling the brotherly Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights. He also expressed appreciation for China's significant efforts in supporting security and stability in the region.

For his part, the Chinese foreign minister valued the GCC states' regional and international positions and their support for China on various issues of mutual interest.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack on Syrian and US Security Forces

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation of the terrorist attack that targeted Syrian security forces and the United States of America during a joint counterterrorism field patrol near Palmyra, resulting in casualties and injuries, SPA reported. 

The Kingdom extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of the Syrian Arab Republic and the United States of America, and conveys its heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.