Saudi Arabia Inaugurates 4th Vaccination Center in Madinah

A Saudi man gets a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dec. 17, 2020 (Reuters)
A Saudi man gets a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dec. 17, 2020 (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates 4th Vaccination Center in Madinah

A Saudi man gets a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dec. 17, 2020 (Reuters)
A Saudi man gets a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dec. 17, 2020 (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Sunday a fourth vaccination center in the Madinah region, while the relevant authorities in the country continued their campaigns to monitor the adherence to preventive measures against the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

The Saudi Ministry of Health said that the resumption of normal life depended on the achievement of social immunity, stressing that commitment to preventive measures and getting vaccinated “are our weapons to eradicate the virus.”

During a press conference, the ministry’s spokesman Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly noted that the lack of commitment to health precautions has led to an increase in the number of infections in countries around the world, indicating that the general situation in Saudi Arabia was reassuring.

The country registered on Sunday 146 recoveries, bringing the number of recovered cases to 356,687.

In parallel, the Ministry of Interior announced that it had recorded more than 20,000 violations for non-compliance with the procedures last week.

The ministry stressed that citizens and residents must continue to adhere to preventive measures and to the instructions issued by the relevant authorities in this regard.

Also on Sunday, the Covid-19 vaccination campaign was launched in Madinah after the inauguration of the fourth dedicated center in Saudi Arabia. Prince Faisal bin Salman, Governor of the region, and his deputy, Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, received their first dose of the vaccine with the target group of citizens and residents.



Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Urge Need to Support Mediation Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. (EPA file)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Saturday a telephone call from Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar to discuss recent regional developments and escalation.

They stressed the need to support mediation efforts, resume US-Iran talks, and contain tensions, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

The FMs stressed the importance of exerting the necessary efforts to reach peaceful and comprehensive solutions that consolidate regional and international security and stability.


Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
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Royal Order Names Abdulaziz bin Salman as Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued on Saturday several royal orders, including naming Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.

Prince Salman will also continue his duties as Minister of Energy

King Salman relieved Bandar Alkhorayef of his post as Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, appointing him as Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet.

Ahmed Al-Ohali was relieved of his post as Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI).

Alkhorayef was assigned to perform the duties of Governor of GAMI, alongside his new position.


Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with US Secretary of State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
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Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with US Secretary of State

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held phone talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The discussions focused on the latest regional developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation to promote security and stability in the region.