Deputy minister for political affairs meets Syrian ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Dr. Saud Al-Sati holds talks with Ayman Soussan in Riyadh. (Supplied)
Dr. Saud Al-Sati holds talks with Ayman Soussan in Riyadh. (Supplied)
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Updated 30 July 2024
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Deputy minister for political affairs meets Syrian ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Deputy minister for political affairs meets Syrian ambassador to Saudi Arabia
  • They reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in various fields

RIYADH: Saudi Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Dr. Saud Al-Sati met with Ambassador of Syria to the Kingdom Ayman Soussan in Riyadh on Tuesday.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to develop them in various fields, the Foreign Ministry reported on X.

Meanwhile, acting CEO of the Ministry of Culture’s Museums Commission Ibrahim Al-Sanousi met with Pakistani Ambassador to the Kingdom Ahmad Farooq, and they discussed avenues of cooperation in museum innovation, the Pakistani Embassy reported on X.

 


Cybersecurity postgraduate scholarship program launches

Cybersecurity postgraduate scholarship program launches
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Cybersecurity postgraduate scholarship program launches

Cybersecurity postgraduate scholarship program launches
  • Cybersecurity authority, Education Ministry oversees program
  • Scholarships to 30 leading international universities on offer

RIYADH: The National Cybersecurity Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched the second phase of their Cybersecurity Postgraduate Scholarship Program.

The application window opened on Thursday, Jan. 30, on the NCA’s website.

The program’s main objective is to enhance students’ academic skills in key cybersecurity domains, and to bolster the nation’s workforce with qualified professionals, according to a press announcement on the NCA website.

This initiative focuses on several cybersecurity priority areas, including cryptography, security of operational technology systems, public policies, and emerging technologies.

The benefits include scholarships to 30 prestigious international universities renowned for cybersecurity expertise and research grants.

The NCA is in charge of cybersecurity in the Kingdom and aims to safeguard the Kingdom’s critical infrastructure, high-priority sectors, and government services and activities.


Health minister honors KFSHRC with innovation award

Health minister honors KFSHRC with innovation award
Updated 30 January 2025
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Health minister honors KFSHRC with innovation award

Health minister honors KFSHRC with innovation award

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel has honored King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center with the 2025 Model of Care Award for Innovation in the government sector, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday. 

The award was presented during the Model of Care Forum 2025, where KFSHRC CEO Dr. Majid Al-Fayyadh received the accolade.

‏This recognition highlights KFSHRC’s efforts in pioneering innovative models of care that enhance service quality and improve patient outcomes, aligning with the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program, a key initiative of Saudi Vision 2030. 

It also reaffirms the hospital’s leadership in medical innovation through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatment methodologies.

KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa, and 20th globally among the world’s top 250 academic medical centers for the second consecutive year. 

It has also been recognized as the most valuable health care brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. 

Additionally, KFSHRC was included in Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2025 list.


KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso
Updated 30 January 2025
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KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

KSrelief delivers dates to Sudan and Burkina Faso

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed dates in Sudan and Burkina Faso, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

In Sudan 700 cartons of dates were distributed, benefiting 4,020 individuals living in Wad Madani.

The aid agency also gifted 50 tonnes of dates to Burkina Faso as a part of their relief programs.


Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation
Updated 30 January 2025
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Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

Saudi crown prince, European council president discuss cooperation

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from European Council President Antonio Costa, the Saudi Press Agency said early Thursday.

The pair discussed enhancing cooperation between the Kingdom and European Union countries.

They also tackled a number of regional and international issues and the efforts made to achieve security and stability.


Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
Updated 30 January 2025
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Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia

Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
  • The Kingdom and the international police organization sign host country agreement

RIYADH: Interpol is to establish an office in Saudi Arabia that will serve the Middle East and North Africa region.

Hisham Al-Faleh, undersecretary at the Kingdom’s Ministry of Interior, and Jurgen Stock, secretary-general of the international police organization, signed a host country agreement on Wednesday.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, the Saudi Minister of Interior, and Maj. Gen. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the president of Interpol, also attended the signing ceremony, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In addition, they discussed Interpol’s activities during a meeting that also included Nasser Al-Dawood, the deputy minister of interior; Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Al-Saqeeh, the director general of Saudi Interpol; and other senior officials.