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Saudi minister of health holds talks with Syrian minister of culture
Yassin Saleh, the Syrian minister, given a tour of MOH's Seha Virtual Hospital command and control center The virtual hospital has facilitated access to specialized medical consultations for the Syrian health ministry Arab News RIYADH: Saudi...

Saudi Arabia Leads High-Level Panel on Advancing Peace at Munich Leaders Meeting
In a significant step toward fostering dialogue and addressing one of the world’s most protracted conflicts, Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level panel discussion in the historic city of al-Ula on Thursday, focusing on pathways to peace between Israel...

Fitness leaders reveal the future of Saudi Arabia’s fitness and wellness economy at FIBO Arabia
Discussions during the panel focused on price promotions and discount-driven marketing, learnings from developed markets and attracting new target audiences, including women and seniors FIBO Arabia takes place until Friday, 3 October at the Riyadh...

Healthcare Insurance Market Size to Reach USD 4.56 Trillion by 2032 Owing to Rising Costs and Expanding Coverage | S&S Insider
U.S. Healthcare Insurance Market to Reach $1.63 Trillion by 2032 Due to Growing Demand for Mental Health and Tailored Insurance Plans. Austin, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthcare Insurance Market Size & Growth Analysis: According to S&S...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 2, 2025
KARACHI/RIYADH- October 2, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) fell slightly to Rs75.00 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, down from Rs75.01 on October 1 and notably lower than the July 28 peak of Rs76.03, according to currency...

Saudi Health Ministry receives UN award for wellness initiatives
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has received a 2025 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its policies targeting obesity and noncommunicable diseases, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award was presented by the World Health Organization and...

Cardiovascular Health Supplements Market to Reach USD 20.31 Billion by 2032 Owing to the Rising Incidences of Cardiovascular Diseases and Aging Population | S&S Insider
Natural supplements dominate the market, while synthetic formulations and online channels gain momentum amid growing heart health awareness globally. Austin, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardiovascular Health Supplements Market Size & Growth...

Italian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Rome, Riyadh Share Goal of Middle East Peace
Riyadh - Zeinab Ali After half a century, the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank is entering a new stage, as the relationship evolves from traditional advisory support to a global platform for knowledge transfer. Saudi Arabia’s...

The Sad Spectacle of American Comedians Selling Out in Saudi Arabia
Culture / October 2, 2025 It turns out that edgy free-speech warriors will scuttle their principles for a check from a brutal autocratic regime. Ad Policy Comedian Bill Burr, recently domesticated by a Saudi regime he says is “just like us.”...

Health, fitness and wellness sector show FIBO Arabia opens
The inaugural edition of FIBO Arabia, an international trade exhibition for the health, fitness and wellness industries, was officially opened on Wednesday (October 1) by Naif Al-Dosari, advisor to the Deputy Minister of Sports in the Kingdom....

EA: What do Saudi Arabia and US get from video game deal?
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PiF) are on the verge of taking another major step in their acquisition of sport, but this time in the virtual world. The PiF, an arm of the Saudi royal family, has combined forces with US President Donald...
Saudi: Tanmiah opens new primary processing plant, automated feed mill
Tanmiah Food Company, one of the Kingdom’s leading vertically integrated poultry and food producers, has launched two new facilities in the central region of Saudi Arabia: a state-of-the-art poultry processing plant in Al Majmaa (Majmaa 2) and a...

Erythrocyte Alloimmunization and Transfusion Strategies in Sickle Cell Disease: A Single-Center Analysis
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin structure,1 resulting from a mutation in the β-globin gene.2,3 This mutation leads to the production of an abnormal hemoglobin type known as...

95th Saudi National Day marked in Maldives with renewed commitment to partnership
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Malé commemorated the Kingdom’s 95th National Day with a reception at Barcelo Hotel on last Tuesday evening, attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and distinguished guests....

Mark Cuban says Trump’s new drug platform could succeed if it forces pharma managers to change: ‘If that happens, Trump gets all the credit’
Billionaire venture capitalist Mark Cuban has not shied away from blasting President Donald Trump’s policy decisions, but he said Trump’s latest move just might work. The president announced on Tuesday plans to launch TrumpRx.gov, a federal...

HMH Unveils Corp Hotels Expansion: Blending Business & Leisure to Fuel Saudi Arabia’s Hospitality Boom Under Vision 2030
Dubai, UAE – Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fuelled by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which is creating new opportunities for tourism, business, and investment. With business travel becoming one of the...

For AI health care to be successful, people need to trust it
In Saudi Arabia’s eastern Al Ahsa region, patients have become the first to experience a glimpse of the future – a clinic where an AI “physician” assesses patients, offering diagnoses and treatment plans. Yet even here, every AI-generated...

Medical opposition to capital punishment is needed as executions surge
Bharat Malkani, reader in law Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK Healthcare professionals can use their position to advocate for abolition, writes Bharat Malkani As civil liberties are threatened around the world, there has been a concerning increase...

Plastic pollution is a public health emergency, says Dion George
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George. (@DrDionGeorge/X) Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George has sharply criticised the process behind the latest round of talks to develop a global plastics treaty in...

ASUS highlights innovation for Government and Education Sectors at Riyadh Showcase
ASUS, along with its partner, AlFalak Electronic Equipment and Supplies Co., hosted its ‘Powering the Future’ event on September 15th at the Narcissus Hotel in Riyadh. Bringing together end users from the government, education, health, and...