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 outdoor skiing and hiking destination Trojena covered in snow

Updated 18 December 2025
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Saudi outdoor skiing and hiking destination Trojena covered in snow

  • The resort, located on Jebel Al-Lawz in Tabuk Province, reaches an elevation of up to 2,600 meters
  • National Center for Meteorology forecasts snow in northern parts of Riyadh region and Al-Qassim Province on Thursday

RIYADH: Snow blanketed parts of northern Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as cold weather and heavy rain affected several cities and other parts of the Kingdom.

Trojena, a mountain destination for hiking and skiing that is located on Jebel Al-Lawz in Tabuk Province and reaches an elevation of up to 2,600 meters, was covered in snow and experienced some light rainfall.

Light-to-moderate rain also fell in Bir Bin Hermas, Al-Ayinah, Ammar, and Shaqra and its suburbs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The National Center for Meteorology said there was a chance of more snow on Thursday in northern parts of Riyadh region and Al-Qassim Province, following the snowfall in Tabuk and Hail regions on Wednesday.