Saudi Arabia to host conference on women in Islam

Faisal Bin Farhan Speaking at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (AFP)
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Updated 16 March 2023
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Saudi Arabia to host conference on women in Islam

  • Speaking at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) council of foreign ministers 49th session at Nouakchot

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan said he wants Saudi Arabia to host a conference on women in Islam.
Speaking at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) council of foreign ministers 49th session at Nouakchot on Thursday the minister also said the agreement with Iran reached on Friday included the respect of both sides sovereignty and it aimed to resolve differences.
The OIC’s 57 member states spread over four continents.
The organization is considered the collective voice of the Muslim world, and the The Council of Foreign Ministers is the main decision-making body of OIC.
Addressing issues of the Islamic world, Farhan said Saudi Arabia condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in Afghanistan.
And about the latest violence in Palestine, he said in his speech that the Kingdom reaffirmed the right of the Palestinians to an independent state back to 1967 borders.


Rural health conference calls for sustainable, long-term plans

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Rural health conference calls for sustainable, long-term plans

Hafr Al-Batin: The third Hafr Al-Batin International Rural Health Conference — which boasted the theme “From Interest to Strategy” — has concluded after featuring broad participation from specialists and health leaders.

The conference featured presentations by health clusters from across the Kingdom, highlighting their experiences in developing rural health services, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

It also showcased the latest solutions and technologies supporting rural healthcare, presented by medical companies and related entities.

Several agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed during the conference to strengthen integration and facilitate the exchange of expertise.

The conference concluded with recommendations emphasizing a shift from short-term attention to rural health toward the development of sustainable, long-term strategies.

These recommendations aim to improve quality of life and increase the efficiency of health services in rural areas, the SPA added.

Organizers affirmed that the event marked the beginning of a new implementation phase, focused on translating strategies and recommendations into practical initiatives to help establish a leading national model for efficient and sustainable rural healthcare.