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Saudi Crown Prince to Patronize Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince to Patronize Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. (SPA)

Under the patronage of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz will launch Global Summit for Medical Technology 2021 in September.

The summit will be organized virtually by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) at the Department of Health Affairs of the Ministry of National Guard in cooperation with King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences between September 14-16.

The summit will discuss the role of biotechnology in the development of medicines, vaccines, cellular and genetic treatments.

It also presents models and opportunities for developing biotechnologies, industrial, academic partnerships, and challenges that impact the Kingdom, the region, and the world.

Prince Abdullah expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz for the royal approval that the Crown Prince shall patronize this summit.

He pointed out that the royal approval comes within the framework of the Saudi leadership’s support for hosting various forums and events, reflecting the Kingdom’s achievements, leadership, and good organization, which was manifested in all the events, activities, and forums.

The Global Medical Technology Summit 2021 is one of the priorities for development to address health and economic challenges.

It also aims to expand the academic field and applied practices towards targeted and sustainable biomedical technology in Saudi Arabia and the world.

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UN Secretary General Visits Saudi Digital Government Authority's Innovation Hub in Riyadh

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
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UN Secretary General Visits Saudi Digital Government Authority's Innovation Hub in Riyadh

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres meets with officials at the Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh on Friday. (SPA)

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and his accompanying delegation visited on Friday Saudi Arabia’s Innovation Hub of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Riyadh.

He met with DGA Governor Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil was also present during the visit.

The officials discussed issues of mutual interest, including digital government development, support for innovation, and the enhancement of sustainable digital transformation ecosystems. They reviewed the Kingdom's efforts in digital enablement to support the Sustainable Development Goals and improve government sector efficiency.

The meeting addressed avenues for cooperation between the DGA and UN organizations, particularly in knowledge exchange, the development of digital standards, the enablement of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, the enhancement of digital capabilities, and the building of partnerships to improve the quality of digital services internationally.

Guterres was briefed on the DGA Innovation Hub, which houses a range of specialized laboratories and facilities, such as the Digital Inclusion Lab, Service Design Lab, Learning Experience Lab, and AI and Emerging Technologies Lab, along with other resources supporting innovation and the development of government digital solutions.

The DGA team presented an overview of the Kingdom's digital government strategy and progress in UN e-government development indicators, reflecting the maturity of the national digital experience and the advancement of the Kingdom's digital infrastructure.

Guterres commended the Kingdom's qualitative progress in digital government, stressing that the level achieved represents a leading international model and reflects a clear commitment to developing innovative and effective government services.

He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation to support initiatives that foster an advanced digital future in service of global development.

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Kenya on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Kenya on Independence Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Friday a cable of congratulations to Kenya’s President Dr. William Samoei Ruto on his country's Independence Day.

King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Kenya steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent the Kenyan leader a similar cable on the occasion.

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New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Crosses Rafah Crossing En Route to Gaza

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
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New Saudi Humanitarian Aid Crosses Rafah Crossing En Route to Gaza

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA
The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents. SPA

A new shipment of Saudi humanitarian aid, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), crossed the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.

The shipment includes a large quantity of food baskets and tents in preparation for delivery to those affected in the Gaza Strip, as part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the enclave.

The relief supplies come as an extension of the humanitarian efforts delivered by the Kingdom through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza, who are facing humanitarian conditions that threaten children and women amid cold weather and difficult living conditions.