Saudi Food and Drug Authority organizes patient awareness seminars

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Saudi Food and Drug Authority’s participation in marking this day reflects its eagerness to support public health programs and patient safety. (SPA)
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Saudi Food and Drug Authority’s participation in marking this day reflects its eagerness to support public health programs and patient safety. (SPA)
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Updated 18 September 2021
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Saudi Food and Drug Authority organizes patient awareness seminars

  • The event tackled issues regarding the safe use of medical devices, pharmacological vigilance during pregnancy, preventative measures to reduce the need for medicine

RIYADH: The Kingdom joined the world in celebrating World Patient Safety Day, marked annually on Sept. 17, with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Friday organizing a series of seminars that aim to raise patient awareness on matters related to health and safety.
The event tackled issues regarding the safe use of medical devices, pharmacological vigilance during pregnancy, preventative measures to reduce the need for medicine, as well as regulations related to the way information on pregnancy and lactation is written and displayed on product leaflets. The SFDA’s participation in marking this day reflects its eagerness to support public health programs and patient safety. 


Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

Prince Faisal bin Farhan (R) and Amir Khan Muttaqi. (SPA)
Updated 28 February 2026
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Saudi FM receives phone call from Afghanistan’s FM

  • They discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Friday from Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the call, they discussed recent regional developments and the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in support of the region’s security and stability.