Riyadh forum highlights healthcare model progress

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The two-day event, held under the theme Care and Impact, was attended by Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Abdulaali. (SPA)
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The two-day event, held under the theme Care and Impact, was attended by Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Abdulaali. (SPA)
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Updated 28 January 2025
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Riyadh forum highlights healthcare model progress

  • Forum’s scientific program began with the participation of more than 25 local and international speakers, 80 exhibitors and over 1,500 healthcare professionals
  • Mohammed Al-Abdulaali: The Model of Care is confidently and clearly progressing through health clusters

RIYADH: The second Model of Care Forum was inaugurated in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel.

The two-day event, held under the theme “Care and Impact,” was attended by Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Abdulaali.

The forum’s scientific program began with the participation of more than 25 local and international speakers, 80 exhibitors and over 1,500 healthcare professionals from across the Kingdom.

Al-Abdulaali highlighted the significant achievements of the modern healthcare model in Saudi Arabia, implemented through 20 health clusters, delivering integrated and sustainable care based on innovative, world-class practices.

“The Model of Care is confidently and clearly progressing through health clusters, extending its impact to encompass public healthcare providers alongside the private sector and other entities across the healthcare system,” he said.

Al-Abdulaali concluded his speech by welcoming all attendees and international speakers to witness the success stories achieved in Saudi Arabia through the implementation of the Model of Care across the 20 health clusters.

Discussions at the forum will revolve around the modern healthcare model, care systems and pathways such as palliative care, emergency care, outpatient care, maternal and child care, chronic disease care, preventive care systems, and their role in achieving health excellence.

The forum includes an accompanying exhibition showcasing success stories from the implementation of healthcare model initiatives across the Kingdom.


US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

General view of the USA embassy in Riyadh. (AFP file photo)
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US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones: Saudi defense ministry

  • The embassy issued a shelter in place notice for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday that eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. In an earlier statement, the ministry’s spokesperson said preliminary assessments indicated that two drones had targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh.
The incident caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the building.
Reports from early Tuesday morning described a loud blast and visible flames at the American embassy, with black smoke rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, where many foreign missions are located. According to Reuters, two sources said there were no reported injuries, as the building was empty at the time of the incident in the early morning hours.
In a post published on X, the US Embassy to the Kingdom announced a security alert for Tuesday. The embassy stated it would remain closed and that all routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments had been cancelled.
The shelter-in-place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran remains active, and American citizens in the Kingdom were advised to continue to abide by it.
The embassy also urged people to avoid its premises until further notice due to the attack on the facility. Travelers were encouraged to review the most recent Security Alerts, reconsider travel plans in case of possible disruptions, and make decisions that prioritize their safety and that of their families.