RIYADH: In accordance with the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Libyan conjoined twins will arrive in Riyadh on Monday. Ahmed and Mohammed will be transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, where medical teams will study their condition and look into the possibility of separating them.
“The twins were born under difficult conditions in Tripoli on June 24, 2019. They are attached at the lower abdomen and pelvic areas, and share the lower digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and pelvis,” said Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and head of the medical team.
“Each of them has a lower limb in addition to a third deformed limb in between. They were born without an anus, which obliged doctors in Libya to provide them with a temporary one through surgery.”
The case of Ahmed and Mohammed is being studied as part of the Saudi National Siamese Twins Separation Program.
In case surgery is approved, they will become the 48th set of twins to undergo the procedure in one of the largest separation programs in the world.
“This humanitarian initiative comes as recognition of the difficulties sisterly Libya is facing. It reflects the Kingdom’s leading humanitarian role in dozens of affected and needy countries,” Al-Rabeeah said.
Libyan conjoined twins will come to Riyadh for treatment
Libyan conjoined twins will come to Riyadh for treatment
- Medical teams will look into possibility of separating them
Al-Eishan Palace jewel in Jouf’s cultural crown
RIYADH: Visitors to the Jouf region can explore a host of historical landmarks and unique architectural heritage, with mud brick palaces offering immersive cultural experiences that combine traditional cuisine and local hospitality.
The highlight is Al-Eishan Palace, where guests are greeted with coffee and freshly baked Maqshush, a thin flatbread with a distinctive flavor, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Located in the heart of Sakaka, the building dates back to 1852 and is surrounded by lush palm groves. Built from mud, stone, tamarisk wood and palm fronds, it has five-meter high walls and spans more than 1,000 sq. meters. To the east, it borders orchards of peaches, pomegranates and grapes.
Parts of the palace were redeveloped in 2017-18, though the original foundations were maintained and traditional building materials were used for the renovations to ensure the building retained its character, including the majlis, inner courtyard and living quarters.
Al-Eishan Palace is open to visitors daily.
