TNFS 2025: Saudi Arabia to host region’s first summit on smoking reduction

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Updated 28 May 2025
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TNFS 2025: Saudi Arabia to host region’s first summit on smoking reduction

In a significant move that signals a shift in how the region tackles public health challenges, Riyadh is set to host the TNFS Summit 2025 — the first high-level regional summit focused on reducing smoking prevalence and addressing tobacco-related harm. This event will bring together organizations, health leaders, and policymakers from the region and around the globe.

The summit will take place on May 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel — Kingdom Centre, coinciding with “World No Tobacco Day.” It is supported by strategic partners, including the Quality-of-Life Program (Part of one of the realization programs of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030), Badael Company, and Smart Health as the scientific partner. The TNFS Summit will serve as a multilateral platform to encourage regional and international collaboration in tackling one of the most pressing public health challenges in the Arab world.

The summit is expected to culminate in the adoption of a regional charter for tobacco harm reduction and the signing of strategic cooperation agreements among participating entities, aimed at strengthening public health systems and enhancing regional regulatory frameworks.

TNFS Summit 2025 invites policymakers, public health experts, and civil society to unite around a shared vision: a healthier Middle East with lower tobacco dependence. This summit marks a clear commitment to science-based, prevention-first policies built on regional and international partnerships.

More than 100 local and international experts from leading institutions — including specialists from the UK, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia — will participate in the summit. They will discuss the latest research, exchange insights, and explore scalable, evidence-based policy solutions.

The agenda will focus on key strategic themes, including:

  • correcting public misconceptions about nicotine and tobacco harm reduction products
  • designing preventive policies grounded in scientific evidence
  • showcasing successful international regulatory frameworks that can be adapted to regional contexts
  • mobilizing community awareness and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors

Badael Company, the summit’s strategic partner, stated that TNFS 2025 addresses an urgent regional need for data-driven dialogue and multilateral coordination to reflect the scale of tobacco-related harm in our societies. The summit is envisioned as a launchpad for the region’s healthier and more sustainable future.


Momcozy promotes maternal health education across Kingdom

Updated 18 December 2025
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Momcozy promotes maternal health education across Kingdom

Building on its global leadership in mother-centric innovation and breastfeeding solutions, Momcozy, the “world’s No.1 wearable breast pump,” has partnered with the Mabrook Initiative, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest maternal health education programs supported by the Ministry of Health and Riyadh Health, to enhance postnatal education and breastfeeding awareness inside hospitals across the country.

As one of the primary partners of the initiative, Momcozy brings global expertise in breastfeeding education and modern maternal care — trusted by millions of mothers across more than 60 countries — to enhance the initiative’s reach and impact across the Kingdom. Operating across more than 25 public and private hospitals in key regions, including Riyadh, the western region and the Eastern Province, the program reaches 200 mothers daily, more than 6,000 mothers monthly and nearly 72,000 mothers annually, covering about 15 percent of all births in Saudi Arabia annually. 

Through the partnership, Momcozy delivers professional health education inside participating hospitals, with a strong focus on breastfeeding awareness and practical breast pump guidance. This includes providing mothers with dedicated maternity packages that support them through the first days of postpartum with greater clarity and confidence. This educational support helps mothers overcome early breastfeeding challenges, adopt comfort-led pumping practices, and improve their breastfeeding experience, while also assisting hospital teams in delivering consistent, evidence-based guidance to families.

With a multi-city reach and a nationwide educational mandate, the Mabrook Initiative is establishing one of Saudi Arabia’s most scalable maternal support ecosystems by delivering structured, evidence-based guidance directly within hospitals. As part of these efforts, Momcozy contributes to advancing Vision 2030 health goals by supporting breastfeeding awareness and providing practical, evidence-based resources that help strengthen early maternal care across participating hospitals.

Lalaina Rabary, marketing manager at Momcozy, said: “We are proud to contribute to the Mabrook Initiative and to support mothers across Saudi Arabia during such an important stage of their journey. Through our educational materials and guidance, our goal is to ensure that every mother has access to comfort, knowledge, and confidence in the first days after childbirth. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to maternal well-being and our support for the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and its national health priorities.”

Momcozy KSA’s popular M9, M5, and M6 wearable breast pumps, widely used across Saudi Arabia, also play a role in this mission. Designed for convenience and flexibility, these hands-free models provide comfort-driven pumping that enables mothers to breastfeed with ease at home, at work, or on the move, reflecting Momcozy’s commitment to modern, accessible breastfeeding solutions.

Momcozy joined the program from its early stages and will continue supporting the initiative throughout its current cycle, which runs until 2026. This commitment reflects the brand’s dedication to empowering mothers beyond products by actively contributing to national health goals and strengthening the ecosystem for maternal and child well-being in Saudi Arabia. As the initiative grows, Momcozy plans to further expand its contributions in alignment with the needs of participating hospitals and families across the Kingdom.