RIYADH: King Salman has granted 200 Saudi citizens with the King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class as appreciation for their registration in a government organ donation program, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
King Salman himself, as well as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, have registered in the Kingdom’s organ donor program in 2021 as a humanitarian gesture.
As part of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, the donor program was established to help ease the suffering of the increasing number of patients with kidney failure, SPA earlier reported.
The program has since expanded to include all patients with final organ failure, and those whose recovery depends on new organs, such as hearts, livers, lungs among others.
King Salman awards 200 Saudi organ donors with King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class
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King Salman awards 200 Saudi organ donors with King Abdulaziz Medal of Third Class
- King Salman himself, as well as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, have registered in the Kingdom’s organ donor program in 2021
Historic Jeddah records over 2m visits
- The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares
JEDDAH: Historic Jeddah continues to flourish as one of Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural and heritage destinations, recording over 2 million visits in the first half of Ramadan.
The surge reflects the district’s vibrant and diverse activities, and the growing appeal of its Ramadan events that blend the authenticity of the place with the spirit of the season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The remarkable turnout highlights the activity within the UNESCO-listed site, also known as Al-Balad, with its alleys and historic squares.
There has been a continuous flow of visitors exploring longstanding architectural landmarks and traditional marketplaces including Souq Al-Alawi, Bab Makkah Souq, and Al-Balad.
In these areas commerce intertwines with handicraft displays and storytelling, creating a cultural experience that reflects the place’s unique character and rich historical memory.
