The average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia has risen to the age of 75, up six years from the year 1990, a senior official from the Ministry of Health said on Saturday.
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Khalid Al-Mirghalani told Arab News that according to the latest WHO statistics released this week, there is a remarkable increase in the life expectancy rate among Saudis.
According to the present statistics, life expectancy among Saudi men is estimated at 74 years and among women it is 77 years, three years more than their male counterpart.
The spokesman pointed out that the increase in the life expectancy rate is mainly due to the increased number of medical facilities made available to citizens throughout the Kingdom.
“We have made remarkable improvements in the health sector in respect to facilities, services, equipment, personnel and timely awareness campaigns initiated to address various health challenges,” he stressed.
He also indicated that most of the services offered by the Ministry of Health are in accordance with the standards set out by the World Health Organization.
“We reached a target of 98 percent in carrying out vaccination against infant, childhood and adult diseases,” he said, adding that there are more than 2,200 primary health care centers, providing medical care to citizens in all parts of the Kingdom.
In 1990, there were only 1,900 such centers in the Kingdom and now several more of them are to be opened in other parts of the country.
Recently, a five-week national program to immunize 5 million students against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) was launched by the MOH in coordination with the Ministries of Education and Higher Education to cover schools and universities across the Kingdom.
WHO stats shows KSA average life expectancy rises to 75 years
WHO stats shows KSA average life expectancy rises to 75 years
Gigi Hadid introduces sun-washed knitwear in new Guest in Residence drop
DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid this week released the first drop of her brand Guest in Residence’s spring/summer collection.
The pictures she shared with her 79.5 million followers on Instagram showed that the new offerings lean into relaxed, sun-washed dressing, blending the brand’s signature knitwear with a more playful, resort-ready mood.
The collection features lightweight cardigans, cropped knits and long-sleeve tops paired with knit shorts, relaxed trousers and soft lounge pieces designed for warm weather.
A palette of coastal blues, butter yellow, soft red, cream and pastel tones runs throughout, complemented by subtle stripes and textured finishes.
Across the images, knits are layered over swimwear or styled as coordinated sets, aligning with the collection’s casual, seasonal direction.
Hadid wrote on Instagram that the newly launched products are now available in stores and retailers worldwide.
The model and entrepreneur’s latest drop was a collaboration with Moon Boot, the Italian snow boot brand. Released in November, Hadid and the brand dropped 16 designs for winter.
A week before that, she launched her winter collection that expanded Guest in Residence’s knitwear offering with cold-weather staples designed for layering.
The range included chunky scarves with fringe finishes, ribbed beanies, knitted socks, striped sweaters, zip-neck tops and relaxed knit polos, alongside straight-leg trousers and casual separates.
A muted winter palette of red, cream, brown, forest green and blue ran throughout, with stripes and textured knits adding visual contrast.
Hadid launched her clothing label, which features soft, colorful knitwear, in September 2022.
“Over the last handful of years, I didn’t want to be backed into starting my own line just because there was an offer on the table or a deal to be made,” she wrote to her followers on Instagram at the time.
“The earliest days of Guest in Residence came about when I started to question the cashmere market, and those answers gave me a path,” she added.
“I believe that because of its sustainable qualities — natural and made to cherish and to pass down — cashmere is a luxury that should be more accessible.”
Celebrities including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Bradley Cooper have been spotted wearing the label’s designs.
