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Saudi Arabia Approves Mixing, Matching COVID-19 Vaccines

Saudi Arabia is close to distributing 17 million doses of coronavirus vaccine (SPA)
Saudi Arabia is close to distributing 17 million doses of coronavirus vaccine (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Approves Mixing, Matching COVID-19 Vaccines

Saudi Arabia is close to distributing 17 million doses of coronavirus vaccine (SPA)
Saudi Arabia is close to distributing 17 million doses of coronavirus vaccine (SPA)

The Saudi National Committee for Infectious Diseases approved the possibility of mixing and matching different COVID-19 vaccines for the first and second doses.

Ministry spokesman Mohammed al-Abudlaali confirmed that several international scientific studies showed the effectiveness and safety of the mix-and-match approach.

The Ministry of Health approved “Pfizer-BioNtech” and AstraZeneca vaccines only for use in Saudi Arabia.

The Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) confirms that it operates according to a scientific mechanism to approve the use of vaccines.

The scientific departments at SFDA have reviewed, assessed, evaluated, and tested the safety, efficacy, and quality of the vaccine based on the submitted scientific data which showed the product’s quality and stability.

SFDA evaluated the manufacturing phases and facility’s obligation to the international pharmaceutical industry standards in Good Manufacturing practices (GMP).

It also held meetings with specialized local and global scientists and experts to take their evaluations and met with the manufacturer company and its representatives to answer inquiries.

The Ministry of Health aims to achieve herd immunity by vaccinating 70 percent of the population before the end of this year.

There are currently over 580 approved vaccination centers distributed throughout the Kingdom, which have succeeded in administrating nearly 17 million doses.

The ministry aims to facilitate the process of access to vaccination centers by providing a number of digital platforms for booking an appointment.

The ministry also allows walk-ins for citizens and residents who are over 65 years old and those with chronic diseases given the health risks that may threaten those groups.

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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Attacks as Resident Injured by Ballistic Missile Debris

The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Attacks as Resident Injured by Ballistic Missile Debris

The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA
The directorate's teams responded to the incident and followed standard procedures - SPA

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen continued Wednesday to counter terrorist Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, announcing that it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh.

An Arab resident was injured and a home and a vehicle sustained limited material damage on Wednesday when debris fell in Riyadh following the interception of a ballistic missile, the Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense reported.

On Tuesday, the coalition intercepted ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched toward the Riyadh region, the southern region, Al-Kharj Governorate, Haradh Center in Al-Ahsa Governorate, and the city of Dhahran in eastern Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Civil Defense also reported that debris from the interception of two cruise missiles fell in Riyadh, injuring four people and causing limited material damage to 15 residential homes.

In a development reflecting the widening scope of military strikes against resources relied upon by the Houthi militia, the Coalition to Support Legitimacy carried out several airstrikes Tuesday on the Al-Sabaha Central Fuel Storage Station, west of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, in an effort to disrupt a key Houthi fuel supply line that supports the group's military operations.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince and Iraqi Prime Minister in Riyadh (SPA)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi on Wednesday following his arrival in Riyadh for a visit to the Kingdom.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed regional developments and coordinated efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region. They also reviewed Saudi-Iraqi relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly security coordination between the two countries to address potential regional security challenges.

According to a statement issued by the Iraqi government, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq's firm position that it would not allow its territory to be used as a launching point for any attacks or actions that threaten the security of Saudi Arabia or other countries in the region.

He stressed Iraq's commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and respect for its own sovereignty and that of brotherly and friendly countries.

Al-Zaidi also expressed the Iraqi government's condemnation of the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, as well as any harm inflicted on civilians and civilian facilities during conflicts, warning that such actions threaten regional security and stability.

The Iraqi prime minister had arrived in Riyadh earlier with an official delegation for the official visit to Saudi Arabia.

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Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
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Coalition Continues to Intercept Houthi Terrorist Attacks

Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)
Damage to a residential home in Riyadh after debris fell from the interception of a missile on Tuesday (SPA)

Official Spokesperson for the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki said Wednesday that a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh was intercepted and destroyed.

Earlier Wednesday, the General Directorate of Civil Defense stated that its teams in Riyadh responded on Tuesday to falling debris from two cruise missiles launched by the Houthis after they were intercepted and destroyed.

Four people were injured — two women, a man, and a child — and 15 homes sustained limited material damage. Standard procedures for such incidents were followed.

On Tuesday, the Coalition intercepted several ballistic and cruise missiles, and drones.