
Rashid Hassan
Senior Correspondent at Arab News
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6 days ago |
arabnews.com | Rashid Hassan
Riyadh: Saudi aid agency KSrelief has launched the Sama’a Volunteer Program, a Saudi-led program for cochlear implants and auditory rehabilitation in Kenya, offering vital medical support to children affected by hearing loss.
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1 week ago |
arabnews.com | Rashid Hassan
RIYADH: The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the commencement of the first phase of Saudization in the healthcare sector. Saudization rates will increase across four key private-sector healthcare professions as of April 17, 2025 in line with the approved professional titles, the MHRSD said in a series of posts on X.
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1 week ago |
arabnews.com | Rashid Hassan
RIYADH: Italian Health Minister Orazio Schillaci met his Saudi counterpart Fahad Al-Jalajel and senior officials to explore key areas of medical excellence and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, during an official visit to Riyadh on Wednesday. Schillaci told Arab News that there were prospects for collaboration with Saudi Arabia in the healthcare sector and in advanced medical technologies.
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1 week ago |
arabnews.com | Rashid Hassan
RIYADH: The King Faisal Prize ceremony, held on Monday night under the patronage of King Salman in Riyadh, honored six distinguished laureates whose contributions have significantly advanced their fields and enriched humanity. Held under the auspices of King Salman, Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar handed over the awards to laureates at the event’s 47th edition.
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1 week ago |
arabnews.com | Rashid Hassan
RIYADH: An enormous sandstorm enveloped the city skyline when dust-stirring winds hit Riyadh and its outskirts on Friday, covering the capital region with heavy dust. As the sandstorm enveloped the skyline in dust clouds, hampering visibility, the road safety authority and Saudi Highway Security warned motorists to exercise caution due to poor visibility caused by the storm.
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