JEDDAH: The Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a site affiliated with security forces in Iraq’s Kirkuk governorate. The attack resulted in the death and injury of a number of Iraqi security forces personnel.
OIC Secretary-General Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous terrorist act and to the government of Iraq, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. The OIC stressed the need to support Iraq’s efforts in combating terrorism and violent extremism.
Sources said the attackers clashed for two hours with Iraqi police stationed at a village in the town of Rashad, 30 km southwest of Kirkuk.
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OIC condemns terrorist attack in Iraq
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OIC condemns terrorist attack in Iraq
- Sources said the attackers clashed for two hours with Iraqi police stationed at a village in the town of Rashad, 30 km southwest of Kirkuk
Saudi health sector displays 20 innovations at Geneva exhibition of inventions
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and the health sector participating in the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, being held from March 11 to 15, are showcasing 20 innovations that reflect the progress of healthcare innovation in the Kingdom.
The Saudi pavilion brings together several key entities from the national health ecosystem, including Health Holding Co., the Council of Health Insurance (Dhaman), the National Institute for Health Research, and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, according to a ministry of health press release on Thursday.
The innovations presented highlight solutions aimed at enhancing healthcare sustainability, improving service efficiency and enriching patient experience, in line with the goals of the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at building a more efficient and innovation-driven healthcare system focused on prevention and quality of life.
The ministry said the participation reflects the Kingdom’s growing capabilities in healthcare innovation and demonstrates the integrated efforts of the national health ecosystem to advance medical solutions and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s contribution to global health innovation.
The Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, organized in cooperation with the World Intellectual Property Organization, is one of the world’s leading innovation events, attracting participants from more than 40 countries and presenting more than 1,000 inventions, providing a global platform for sharing innovative solutions and strengthening international collaboration.
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