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RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis on Thursday.
International developments and topics of common interest were discussed during the call, Saudi Press Agency reported.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib says countries should boost the sharing of expertise and joint actions to counter global criminal networks.
Speaking recently at the First Summit of the Heads of Prosecution Services of G20 countries in Brazil, Al-Mujib said this was particularly important to tackle human trafficking and cybercrime, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
He said it was also important to use the latest technology and artificial intelligence for crime-prevention activities.
Al-Mujib underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to human rights, and highlighted the country’s legislative developments in this regard.
He also praised the Saudi Green Initiative, Middle East Green Initiative and other projects for combating climate change and preserving biodiversity.
Al-Mujib concluded his speech by highlighting the summit’s role in fostering cooperation among G20 prosecution offices.
On the sidelines of the gathering that took place from Oct. 20 to 22, he held meetings on judicial matters with his counterparts from Brazil, Russia and India.
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone with Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the call, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields.
They also discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts made to prevent the deterioration of the situation in Palestine and Lebanon, as well as how to spare the region from the risks of escalation.
A number of topics of common interest were also discussed, SPA added.
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Andriy Yermak, the head of the office of the Ukraine President.
The pair discussed issues of bilateral relations between their nations and developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Saudi foreign ministry said.
Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Dutch Ambassador for Human Rights Wim Geerts and the Netherlands’ Ambassador to the Kingdom Hans Peter van der Woude in Riyadh on Tuesday.
On the same day, Al-Rassi also met with the Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Carlo Balducci, the Foreign Ministry wrote on X.
The meetings reviewed bilateral relations, international developments and various topics of common interest.
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel launched a licensing initiative for medical software developers on Tuesday.
It is a major step in advancing digital health in the Kingdom.
The initiative, unveiled during the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh which began this week, aims to streamline the use of software in medical diagnosis, treatment and decision-making processes.
A launch event was attended by key figures in the Saudi health sector, including Saudi Food and Drug Authority CEO Hisham S. Al-Jadhey.
The initiative will allow innovators, research centers and investors to develop and implement advanced medical software in the Kingdom without establishing physical manufacturing facilities.
By focusing on the licensing of software for medical devices and supplies, the SFDA is looking to position Saudi Arabia as a leader in the global digital health landscape.
The scheme will also enhance the Kingdom’s digital diagnosis and treatment capabilities, while supporting the broader adoption of modern technologies in healthcare, an SFDA statement said.
Medical software has become an essential tool for healthcare professionals worldwide, enabling more accurate diagnoses and improving patient outcomes.
With the new licensing framework, the Kingdom is ensuring that its health sector keeps pace with the latest technological advancements, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, the statement added.
