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RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, the two officials reviewed relations between their countries. They also discussed regional developments and exchanged views on them.
RIYADH: King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Ahmed Al-Sharaa on becoming Syria’s interim president, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
In a cable of congratulations, the king wished Al-Sharaa success in leading Syria “toward a prosperous future that achieves the aspirations of the Syrian people.”
The crown prince sent a similar cable separately, wishing the Syrian people “further progress and advancement.”
Al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar Assad.
He was also empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period and the Syrian constitution was suspended, according to an announcement made by the military command which led the offensive against Assad.
The decisions emerged from a meeting of military commanders who took part in the assault.
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.
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.
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.
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.
