Khalid bin Salman Receives COVID Vaccine

Prince Khalid bin Salman receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (Twitter)
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Khalid bin Salman Receives COVID Vaccine

Prince Khalid bin Salman receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman receives the COVID-19 vaccine. (Twitter)

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received on Sunday the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine as part of the Kingdom’s national occultation plan.

In a tweet, he said that he had received the first shot, expressing his complete pride in the Saudi people, “who, day after day, have proven their ability to overcome challenges and hardships with unwavering determination.”

He thanked the Saudi leadership that has prioritized the health of its people.

The Health Ministry said Sunday that more than 700,000 people have registered to receive the vaccine.

Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali pointed out that the increase in number of applicants reflects the society's increasing awareness to fight the pandemic.



Afghan Prime Minister Receives MWL Secretary-General in Kabul

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
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Afghan Prime Minister Receives MWL Secretary-General in Kabul

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)
Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund and Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa meet in Kabul. (SPA)

Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund received on Tuesday Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa at the Gul Khana Palace at the presidential compound in Kabul.

They discussed several issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of the role of Muslim scholars in addressing major and critical matters through effective dialogue to achieve tangible, positive outcomes.

Al-Issa arrived in Kabul on Monday on an official visit during which he will meet with senior government leaders and religious scholars.