Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul

Taliban fighters (C) stand guard along a road near the Russian embassy after a suicide attack in Kabul on September 5, 2022. (AFP)
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Updated 05 September 2022
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Saudi Arabia condemns suicide attack on Russian embassy in Kabul

  • Ministry affirmed Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist acts targeting innocent people and diplomatic missions
  • It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to Russia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry condemned an attack on the Russian embassy in Kabul on Monday.

A suicide bomber struck near the Russian embassy in the Afghan capital on Monday, killing two staff from the diplomatic mission and four others.

The bomber struck near the entrance of the embassy’s consular section and several people were wounded.

The ministry affirmed the Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist acts targeting innocent people and diplomatic missions everywhere, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s support for all international efforts aimed at eliminating terrorism and extremism and drying up its sources of funding.

It also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Russia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.


Saudi health sector displays 20 innovations at Geneva exhibition of inventions

Updated 12 March 2026
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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.