The Saudi youth delegation visited Beijing Medical University on Wednesday and exchanged knowledge and expertise with the university’s students and teachers.
The visit provided Saudi students an opportunity to compare the Kingdom’s achievements in medical research and clinical applications with the Chinese accomplishments in the field.
The Saudi-Chinese Youth Forum, which ends today, was organized by the Foreign Ministry to support Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah’s initiative to promote dialogue between various faiths and cultures.
The Saudis visited the university’s various departments including that of herbal medicine. and were briefed on its facilities and different diagnosis and treatment methods, which impressed the Saudi delegates.
The forum will send two messages; one addressing leaders of their two countries and the other to the World Health Organization, including their recommendations.
Saudi Ambassador to China Yahya bin Abdul Karim Al-Zaid has praised the youth forum. “We are always happy to meet with young people," he said, adding that young people are the future leaders.
The ambassador praised the forum’s role in boosting Saudi-Chinese relations and said the forum was one of the fruits of the summit meeting held between King Abdullah with Chinese leaders.
The Chinese ambassador to Saudi Arabia Lee Chang said this year’s forum focused on health and medical research. “This topic should enrich the exchange between the youth,” he added.
The Saudi delegation visited a number of Chinese institutes and universities specialized in medicine and medical research in Beijing.
“They will acquaint themselves with the latest Chinese developments in this regard and will conduct meetings with the Chinese students as well,” he said.
The Saudi students visited the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. The group toured the library and was briefed on its facilities and available books in various fields and specialties.
The first Saudi-Chinese Youth Forum was organized in 2010 in China.
China’s medical research impresses Saudi students
China’s medical research impresses Saudi students
Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris
DUBAI: The Saudi 100 Brands initiative has partnered with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for a three-week pop-up showcasing Saudi designers in the French capital.
The pop-up event runs until Feb. 16 and presents a curated selection of Saudi designers, offering a diverse view into the Kingdom’s evolving fashion landscape.
The initiative brings together womenswear labels Leem and Aleena alongside unisex brands SADF and The Coded Mail.
According to the brand, Leem’s mission is to curate stylish pieces designed exclusively for today’s fashion-conscious woman. Aleena, meanwhile, is a young Saudi brand offering sophisticated premium day and evening wear with a distinctive contemporary feel. And
SADF takes inspiration from Saudi cultural heritage using premium Italian fabrics and The Coded Mail positions itself at the crossroads of streetwear and art.
“The pop-up represents a natural next step for The Coded Mail - taking our language and energy into a new space. It’s about connection, dialogue, and seeing how our pieces live in a different city,” Mohamed Almajed, founder of The Coded Mail, said in a released statement.
