Saudi health minister participates in Saudi-Australian Business Forum meeting

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel attended a meeting hosted by the Saudi-Australian Business Forum in Sydney. (X/@FahadAlJalajel)
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Updated 21 August 2025
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Saudi health minister participates in Saudi-Australian Business Forum meeting

  • Health Holding Co. and the National Unified Procurement Co. signed agreements with major Australian companies specializing in medical diagnostics and clinical research
  • Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said these agreements represent a significant step in expanding health cooperation between the two countries

SYDNEY: Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel attended a meeting hosted by the Saudi-Australian Business Forum in Sydney, also attended by leaders from the health and innovation sectors.

During the event, the Health Holding Co. and the National Unified Procurement Co. signed agreements with major Australian companies specializing in medical diagnostics and clinical research.

Al-Jalajel said these agreements represent a significant step in expanding health cooperation between the two countries.

The partnerships will focus on developing integrated healthcare solutions and clinical research in genomics and biotechnology, which will enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a regional hub for advanced medical research, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

The minister’s participation in the meeting was part of an official tour of Australia, which also included visits to Melbourne and Canberra, aimed at strengthening health partnerships and supporting investments in medical innovation and scientific research.


Saudi leaders offer condolences after flooding in Morocco

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
Updated 16 December 2025
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Saudi leaders offer condolences after flooding in Morocco

  • The African nation experienced heavy rain and snow over the weekend, and authorities have warned of similar conditions in the coming days

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to Moroccan King Mohammed VI following the flash flood in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi that killed at least 37 people.

The African nation experienced heavy rain and snow over the weekend, and authorities have warned of similar conditions in the coming days.

King Salman expressed his deepest condolences to the king, the families of the deceased and people of Morocco.