Saudi health minister discusses cooperation with Syrian communications minister

Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel receives Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haykal (left) in Riyadh on Thursday. (SPA)
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Updated 05 September 2025
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Saudi health minister discusses cooperation with Syrian communications minister

 

RIYADH: Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel met Syrian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdulsalam Haykal in Riyadh on Thursday.

The meeting addressed ways to strengthen joint cooperation in digital health and highlighted the benefits of modern technologies in advancing the health services system.

Discussions also focused on mechanisms for exchanging expertise and exploring joint opportunities to leverage digital technologies in improving healthcare quality, enhancing health service efficiency and fostering a healthier, more sustainable society.

As part of the visit, Haykal toured the SEHA Virtual Hospital and the Ministry of Health’s Command and Control Center, part of the Kingdom’s digital health transformation.

The meeting aimed to enhance joint cooperation through the exchange of expertise and the development of technical partnerships, strengthening digital infrastructure and improving advanced health services.

 

 


Madinah governor launches Alsirah Gardens project

Updated 16 December 2025
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Madinah governor launches Alsirah Gardens project

  • Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography
  • Event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Salman bin Sultan inaugurated Alsirah Gardens project, opening the Orchard of Al-Mustazill as its first area, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.

Launched by QSAS, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, the project offers interactive experiences inspired by the Prophet Muhammad’s biography.

The event was attended by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Madinah Mayor and CEO of the Madinah Region Development Authority Fahad Albulihshi.

During a tour of the Orchard of Al-Mustazill near Quba Mosque, Prince Salman reviewed the project’s components. Covering 70,000 sq. meters, it includes seven enrichment zones.

QSAS Chairman Yasser Al-Dawood said Alsirah’s cultural brand connects people to their roots through immersive experiences blending knowledge and innovation.

He noted that the project features cultural experiences based on the Prophetic Sirah, a children’s area, shopping zones, and a rural lodge, making it a landmark that boosts tourism in Madinah.

The project’s investment is estimated at SR500 million ($133 million). Once all phases are complete, it is expected to attract about 10 million visitors annually, supporting Vision 2030 goals.

Al-Dawood added that the project will position Madinah as a leading destination highlighting Prophetic heritage, offering a cultural experience that deepens visitors’ connection to the Sirah.