Riyadh, April 10, 2026, SPA — The ministers responsible for tourism in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states held an extraordinary meeting via videoconference on April 7, 2026, to monitor the latest developments in the region and review their potential implications for the tourism sector across the council states. The ministers of the GCC states reiterated their condemnation, in the strongest possible terms, of the unjustified and illegal Iranian aggressions that have deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, including ports, airports, energy facilities, desalination plants, residential and commercial areas, and tourism facilitie
Jeddah, April 10, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Governorate will host the Round of 16 and final stages of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-2026 season from April 13 to 25 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium. The tournament will feature West Region Round of 16 matches in Jeddah on April 13 and 14 in a single-leg format, after being shifted from the home-and-away system. Participating clubs include Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad, as well as Qatar’s Al-Sadd and Al-Duhail, the UAE’s Al-Wahda and Shabab Al-Ahli, and Iran’s Tractor. Asian football fans are also turning their att
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Madinah, March 17, 2026, SPA — Seasonal health centers and medical facilities near the Prophet’s Mosque provided comprehensive medical and emergency services to Umrah performers and visitors, benefiting 35,315 individuals of various nationalities through the 27th day of Ramadan. The Madinah Health Cluster reported that the figures include 12,544 beneficiaries from medical services provided by Al-Salam Endowment Hospital near the Prophet’s Mosque, as well as 10,459 beneficiaries from Al-Safiyah Center. Al-Haram Hospital also delivered a range of medical services to 6,190 beneficiaries, while 4,692 individuals received care at B
Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — A delegation from the Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Medical Services recently visited the National University Hospital in Singapore to strengthen health cooperation, explore future collaboration, and facilitate the transfer of global knowledge and exchange of expertise in medical excellence through international partnership programs. In a series of meetings and facility tours, the delegation reviewed strategic themes including health transformation, digital health, and population health management. The sessions also addressed value-based healthcare, patient-centered approaches, and inn
Al-Mahrah, February 02, 2026, SPA — The dialysis center in Al-Ghaydah District in Yemen’s Al-Mahrah Governorate continued providing medical services to beneficiaries with the support of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). During November, the center served 136 patients. Of these, 50 patients received a total of 446 scheduled dialysis sessions, while 86 patients benefited from medical consultations and examinations at the nephrology clinic. Male patients represented 60% of the total, compared to 40% female patients. Displaced persons accounted for 12% of beneficiaries, residents 87%, and refugees 1%. The d
Embryology 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence Lead Conference Discussions The First Saudi Conference on Gynecology and Fertility (GFS) concluded its proceedings in Jeddah under the patronage of His Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud, Governor of Jeddah. The conference brought together more than 40 experts and speakers from a distinguished group of local and international specialists, marking a new milestone in the transformation of specialized healthcare in the Kingdom. This scientific event gathered leading global medical experts under an academic platform organized by Dr. Ayman Oraif, Consultant and Director of the IVF Cen
Riyadh, January 24, 2026, SPA – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday with the Almadinah Hereditary Blood Disorders Charity Society to provide medical, social, and psychological services to patients with thalassemia, sickle-cell anemia, and other hereditary blood disorders. The signing took place in the presence of Royal Court Advisor and KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of a Riyadh-based ceremony held to launch the 2026 humanitarian and relief operational plans. The event also featured the announcement of
Hajjah, January 17, 2026, SPA — With support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Al-Ja’ada Health Center in the Midi District of Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate, provided medical services to 1,796 beneficiaries from December 24 to 30, 2025. During this period, the emergency clinic received 786 patients, the pediatrics clinic 369, the internal medicine clinic 316, the obstetrics and gynecology clinic 255, and the infectious diseases clinic 67, while the delivery room handled three cases. Ancillary and support services also saw significant activity, with the pharmacy serving 1,585 patients and the lab
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector has witnessed a notable humanitarian initiative represented in the signing of a cooperation agreement between King’s College London Hospital – Jeddah and the Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Charity Foundation. The agreement aims to provide comprehensive medical care for patients who are unable to afford treatment, as part of a strategic step that reflects the hospital’s vision to enhance its community role and expand its humanitarian impact by supporting the most vulnerable groups across several advanced medical specialties. This initiative comes as part of a sustainable social responsibility program des
