RIYADH: A female member of Saudi Arabia’s Shoura Council said US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia gives new hope in the global fight against terror and extremism.
Hoda Abdulrahman Al-Helaissi was speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the Riyadh Forum on Countering Extremism & Fighting Terrorism, which was held on Sunday in the Saudi capital.
Al-Helaissi said that Trump’s new administration could help Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia cooperate in an organized fight against terror.
She said that Saudi Arabia has fought against terror from the beginning, and had successfully formed a coalition with Muslim countries to combat the problem.
Al-Helaissi said she hopes that such efforts are supported by other non-Islamic countries to make the fight more effective.
The Shoura Council member moderated a session at the Riyadh forum, in a discussion she said focused on identifying the cause of terror and ways to combat it.
Saudi Arabia formed the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) in December 2015 headed by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The IMCTC is a 41-nation alliance of willing partner countries united in the fight against terror.
It provides a platform for countries to propose, debate and facilitate collaboration among member and supporting nations for the execution of initiatives in four domains — ideology, communications, counterterrorism financing and military.
Trump visit gives new hope in fight against terror, says female Shoura member
Trump visit gives new hope in fight against terror, says female Shoura member
Saudi minister launches nationwide preventive health screening campaign
- Fahad AlJalajel announces 10 vital services
- Tests for blood pressure and many cancers
RIYADH: Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel recently launched the government’s Taakkad campaign across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The initiative, led by the Health Holding Co. and its affiliated clusters, provides 10 essential preventive tests to help diagnose and treat diseases proactively.
The launch coincided with AlJalajel’s inspection of the Taakkad Center in Riyadh, which offers periodic health screenings through an innovative drive-through model.
AlJalajel reviewed the preventive screening pathways and delivery mechanisms, designed to ensure speed, accuracy and high quality, reinforcing prevention before treatment and facilitating access to healthcare.
Taakkad services include checks and screening for blood pressure, obesity, colorectal cancer and breast cancer, the SPA reported.
The center highlights the Kingdom’s advanced and integrated preventive care, in line with the Health Sector Transformation Program to enhance service efficiency and accessibility, the SPA reported.
In a post on his X account, the minister wrote: “Today I had the pleasure of launching the Taakkad campaign at the Taakkad Center in Riyadh — the first step in a nationwide rollout.
“The program offers 10 essential preventive screenings through primary healthcare centers, bringing services closer to people and placing prevention at the heart of our health system, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.”
“I also met with a group of journalists and writers at the Riyadh center,” he added.
“We had a rich conversation about the value of preventive screenings, health awareness, the state of the sector, and how the media can help embed a prevention-first culture across society.”
