Saudi Health Council unifies emergency codes in key sectors

Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah chairs the 83rd meeting of the Saudi Health Council on Saturday. (SPA)
Updated 15 September 2018
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Saudi Health Council unifies emergency codes in key sectors

JEDDAH: The Saudi Health Council approved the unification of codes in emergency and disaster situations in all health sectors.

The approval came during the council’s 83rd meeting, presided over by its chairman and Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.

The council advised health sectors to conduct surveys on newborns, document them electronically or on paper, and add them to the vaccination card, which includes information on the child’s physical, mental and motor development. The council stressed the importance of transparency and correct information.

It also approved the National Plan for the Development and Practice of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. 

The council prepared the plan in collaboration with a highly trained and professional scientific team, and with the participation of the various health sectors in the Kingdom.

The council reviewed the progress of the study of the use of high-cost medical devices and equipment to start designing a plan to benefit from them nationally.

The council also reviewed a report on the balanced distribution of health facilities in all Saudi regions. 

The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reform plan aims to achieve access to quality health care for all segments of society.


Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

The conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands. (SPA)
Updated 12 January 2026
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Riyadh forum to discuss AI impact on education, jobs

  • The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers

RIYADH: Experts from more than 50 international and local organizations in education, employment, and artificial intelligence will gather in Riyadh from Jan. 28-29 for the International Conference on Data and AI Capacity Building to explore the future of education during rapid AI advances.

Discussions will examine how AI is transforming work, its implications for current and future generations, and the new opportunities it creates, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority, the conference aims to redefine work and human capacity building to meet future labor market demands.

Participants will present practical solutions for empowering young people with AI skills, integrating AI into education, and aligning learning outcomes with the most in-demand future skills locally and globally.

By addressing AI’s evolving impact on the job market, the conference offers academics, AI and data professionals, policymakers, and students a platform to exchange insights and explore the latest innovations for societal benefit and national development.

An accompanying exhibition will highlight cutting-edge educational and digital transformation solutions from public and private sector organizations.

The exhibition will give young people direct access to educational, training, career, and technological opportunities while enabling them to learn from leading local and international experiences to shape their future careers.