RIYADH: A significant rise in lifestyle-related diseases and the developments in health care infrastructure will influence the demand for pharmaceuticals in Saudi Arabia that will reach about SR19.5 billion this year in cumulative cost.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has become the most generous among donor nations with a record allocation of SR224 billion in humanitarian aid and assistance given so far to needy countries.
RIYADH: Saudi-Turkish ties are poised to reach new heights following the formation of the high-profile Strategic Cooperation Council, which has the mandate to strengthen military, economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The council, whose first meeting will be after the annual pilgrimage, has set up eight working groups entrusted with the task of mapping out plans and projects…
RIYADH/JEDDAH: The first batch of Hajis from Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa and India arrived at Jeddah and Madinah airports on Wednesday and Thursday.
RIYADH: A large number of patients, doctors and paramedical staff were evacuated from a Riyadh hospital Sunday when a fire broke out among electrical cables
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has embarked on a major plan to check hazards posed by radiation at health facilities and ensure adequate safety arrangements to avoid possible danger to lives of health workers and patients.
RIYADH: Twenty-nine Pakistanis, 19 Indians and eight US nationals are among a total of 823 foreign nationals arrested on terror charges in the Kingdom.
RIYADH: A flurry of diplomatic activity is sweeping the port city of Jeddah, indicating the readiness of regional and international parties to re-engage in an attempt to resolve issues and challenges facing the Middle East.
RIYADH: The new terminal at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh, with a built-up area of 106,500 square meters to deal with the challenges in passenger traffic growth, has opened for domestic operations.
RIYADH: King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) will become one of the most modern gateways in the world following the opening of its new terminal here today.