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KSA highlights labor reforms at Cairo conference

KSA highlights labor reforms at Cairo conference
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Abdullah Abuthnain, vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led 海角直播鈥檚 delegation at the 51st Arab Labor Conference in Cairo. (SPA)
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Abdullah Abuthnain, vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led 海角直播鈥檚 delegation at the 51st Arab Labor Conference in Cairo. (SPA)
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Updated 20 April 2025

KSA highlights labor reforms at Cairo conference

KSA highlights labor reforms at Cairo conference

RIYADH: Abdullah Abuthnain, vice minister of human resources and social development for labor, led 海角直播鈥檚 delegation at the 51st Arab Labor Conference, taking place in Cairo until April 26.

The conference brings together labor ministers and representatives of employers and workers from member states of the Arab Labor Organization, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.

海角直播鈥檚 participation reflects its ongoing efforts to support joint Arab initiatives in labor and its key role in fostering trilateral dialogue among governments, employers and workers.

The agenda includes discussions on social policies for economic inclusion, economic cluster strategies for sustainable development, and adapting labor laws to economic and technological changes.

In his speech, Abuthnain highlighted the ministry鈥檚 initiatives to develop the Saudi labor market and boost its competitiveness locally and globally, in line with national economic diversification goals.

The Saudi delegation also took part in the 62nd coordination meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council鈥檚 Council of Ministers of Labor and Social Affairs, held on the sidelines of the conference.

GCC labor ministers discussed shared priorities, labor market developments, and enhanced cooperation with international and regional organizations.


海角直播鈥檚 talent in聽cosmetics industry shines at Jeddah Beauty Week

Jeddah Beauty Week kicked off on Wednesday at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, a six-day event held as part of Jeddah Season 2025.聽
Jeddah Beauty Week kicked off on Wednesday at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, a six-day event held as part of Jeddah Season 2025.
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海角直播鈥檚 talent in聽cosmetics industry shines at Jeddah Beauty Week

Jeddah Beauty Week kicked off on Wednesday at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, a six-day event held as part of Jeddah Season 2025.聽
  • Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences across the exhibition floor, including dedicated spaces for makeup, nails, and live entertainment
  • For many participants, Jeddah Beauty Week is more than an exhibition, it is an opportunity to share their vision and connect directly with consumers

JEDDAH: Jeddah Beauty Week kicked off on Wednesday at Abadi Al-Johar Arena, a six-day event held as part of Jeddah Season 2025. 

Bringing together international and local brands, the exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the art and science of beauty, from skincare and makeup to niche perfumes and wellness.

Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences across the exhibition floor, including dedicated spaces for makeup, nails, and live entertainment. 

Alongside product displays, it features workshops, panel discussions, and creative spaces designed to engage industry professionals and beauty enthusiasts.

For many participants, Jeddah Beauty Week is more than an exhibition, it is an opportunity to share their vision and connect directly with consumers. 

Heba Abdullah Al-Madani, founder and owner of Snow White Natural Products, said of her journey: 鈥淚 have always been committed to creating products that provide sustainable value and leave a real impact. Before launching my brand, I studied the market carefully to understand what women truly need. I researched deeply, and dedicated myself to developing natural, high-quality ingredients inspired by nature.

鈥淪now White has been in the market for over 10 years, and our name continues to stand out among natural product brands. Being part of Jeddah Beauty Week allows me to continue that mission by meeting women directly, understanding their needs, and showing how nature-driven solutions can support them,鈥 she added.

Industry leaders highlighted the significance of participating in the beauty exhibition. 

Firas Khali, country manager at Nazih, a Saudi company for cosmetics, emphasized their role in providing comprehensive beauty solutions: 鈥淲e, as Nazih, are the leaders for the beauty industry. We deliver the beauty tools, the beauty products, to the end users.

鈥淲e are participating with this Beauty Week as Nazih Online, featuring Milkshake, the Italian brand, and Revlon Professional. Milkshake is one of the best brands for hair care, it鈥檚 100 percent organic, vegan. We felt it was important to be at Jeddah Beauty Week because it brings all beauty needs together under one roof, and it鈥檚 the perfect platform to showcase what we offer to both professionals and consumers.鈥

The beauty week underscores the rapid growth of the beauty market in 海角直播. According to industry data, the cosmetics market in 海角直播 reached $5.21 billion in 2023, and is expected to grow to $5.64 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6 percent.

Emerging Saudi brands are using the platform to raise awareness and connect with new audiences. 

Rana Banafa, founder of Mraya Co. in Riyadh, described her brand as 鈥渟kin conscious.鈥

She said: 鈥淲e made a makeup product that鈥檚 mixed with the skin routine. Our products mainly have really good ingredients like hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil. It鈥檚 more about hydrating your skin at the same time you are making your skin feel healthy and glowy. Because I鈥檓 a pharmacist, I really tailored the ingredients in each product.鈥

Saudi perfumer Sara Dahlawi, founder of Maison Dahlawi, shared her perspective after launching her perfumes in Paris and Milan. 

Saudi perfumer Sara Dahlawi, founder of Maison Dahlawi. (AN photo)

鈥淚 created my own brand, Maison Dahlawi, about creating emotions in bottles. I have five perfumes, each speaks about special emotions I went through. I also have AlUla perfume inspired by the city.

鈥淧erfume is very connecting, and it helps to express my feelings and through this platform, I鈥檓 able to share these personal creations with local and regional audiences. The most unique aspect is putting part of me in the perfumes and touching people鈥檚 feelings.鈥

Renad Kamal, founder of Alkamal Rose, emphasized the cultural and emotional role of fragrance: 鈥淩ose and fragrance are the essence of happiness and beauty, as they enhance inner well-being, which naturally reflects outward. The use of perfumes and Taif roses helps balance the mood and boost the body鈥檚 energy. By taking part, we want to raise awareness about the significance of the Taif rose through our products, from carefully prepared rose oil to organic soaps with long-lasting effects.鈥

Ten-year-old entrepreneur Maryam Mohammed, owner of Charm Me Jewelry, also displayed her creations. 鈥淚 have always been interested in doing business, and this event gave me the opportunity to showcase my jewelry, as beauty is not only about makeup, but also jewelry, (that) makes you look beautiful,鈥 she said.

The event includes spaces for children. Asmaa Hamadah, who runs Kids Spa at Jeddah Beauty Week, said: 鈥淲e have space for children to enjoy manicures, pedicures, spa massage, art activities, and makeup. When parents are busy wandering around the booths, children can have their own time.鈥


King Faisal Hospital in Madinah performs pioneering stem cell transplant

King Faisal Hospital in Madinah performs pioneering stem cell transplant
Updated 02 October 2025

King Faisal Hospital in Madinah performs pioneering stem cell transplant

King Faisal Hospital in Madinah performs pioneering stem cell transplant
  • Treatment for people 鈥榗lose to families鈥 in Saudi now possible
  • Replacing diseased bone marrow highly complex, saves lives

RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Madinah has performed the first allogeneic stem cell transplant for a patient diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.

鈥淭his advanced medical step enables patients with complex blood disorders in Madinah and the surrounding areas to receive highly specialized treatment close to their families,鈥 KFSHRC stated in a press release on Thursday.

鈥淭he achievement was made possible through the collaboration of multidisciplinary teams across the hospital, who convened from the earliest stages to establish a comprehensive plan.鈥

The hospital added that the procedure was a result of the collaboration 鈥渂etween clinical, nursing, and laboratory departments to meet the complexity of this procedure.鈥

These efforts ensured the patient鈥檚 stability and safe discharge following the transplant.

The release highlighted that stem cell transplantation is considered one of the most complex and sophisticated medical treatments worldwide.

鈥淚t involves replacing a patient鈥檚 diseased bone marrow with healthy cells from a matched donor and is used to save the lives of patients with conditions such as leukemia, bone marrow failure, and immune disorders.鈥

Madinah鈥檚 KFSHRC currently operates with 400 beds and delivers specialized services across various fields, including adult and pediatric oncology, ophthalmology, and obstetrics and gynecology.

The hospital has also earned 14 training accreditations across multiple medical and nursing specialties.

KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 15th globally among the world鈥檚 top 250 academic medical centers for 2025.


Saudi Health Ministry wins top UN award for wellness initiatives

Saudi Health Ministry wins top UN award for wellness initiatives
Updated 02 October 2025

Saudi Health Ministry wins top UN award for wellness initiatives

Saudi Health Ministry wins top UN award for wellness initiatives
  • WHO lauds Sehhaty app and the Seha Virtual Hospital
  • Sugar tax, nutrition plans, Healthy Cities projects cited

RIYADH: The Kingdom鈥檚 Ministry of Health has won a 2025 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its comprehensive and innovative policies to address obesity and noncommunicable diseases, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The award was given to the MOH by the World Health Organization and the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases.

The ceremony took place at the 10th annual Friends of the Task Force Meeting in New York City, held during the recent 80th session of the UN General Assembly.

Mentioned in the award were the MOH鈥檚 Sehhaty app, and the Seha Virtual Hospital that is the world鈥檚 largest such service.

Also cited were community initiatives including the Healthy Cities Program and Walk 30, which engaged more than 1 million citizens, as well as nutrition policies imposing a sugar-sweetened beverage tax and eliminating industrial trans fats.

The WHO also recognized the MOH for setting up a ministerial committee for Health in All Policies to integrate wellness considerations.

鈥淭he recognition underscores rapid progress in the health sector and strengthens 海角直播鈥檚 role in efforts to prevent NCDs and advance health-related Sustainable Development Goals,鈥 the SPA reported on Wednesday.

海角直播鈥檚 Seha Virtual Hospital has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the planet鈥檚 largest online medical initiative, leading the way in transforming healthcare accessibility and efficiency through digital innovation.

The facility, linked to over 200 hospitals across the Kingdom, is reshaping patient care by eliminating geographical limitations and integrating advanced artificial intelligence solutions.

Sixteen cities in the Kingdom have been designated as Healthy Cities under WHO criteria. Jeddah and Madinah stand out as the first cities in the Middle East with populations of 2 million or more to receive the WHO accreditation.

The achievement is attributed to continuous improvements in safety, healthcare, infrastructure development and the provision of modern public facilities.

Jeddah鈥檚 designation by the WHO as a healthy city is a culmination of the Red Sea coast city鈥檚 effort to improves health services and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. (SPA)

 


Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers hold talks during Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla

Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers hold talks during Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla
Updated 02 October 2025

Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers hold talks during Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla

Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers hold talks during Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla
  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Assad Al-Shaibani explore ways to bolster Syria鈥檚 security and economy to help fulfill aspirations of its people
  • Topics of broader panel discussions on day 2 of event include Syria鈥檚 transition after fall of Assad, and US President Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza peace plan

LONDON: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and his Syrian counterpart, Assad Al-Shaibani, discussed ways in which relations between their countries might be enhanced during talks on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla.

They reviewed relations between Riyadh and Damascus, and discussed ways to bolster Syria鈥檚 security and economy to help fulfill the aspirations of its people, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

About 70 high-level participants from around the world have gathered in AlUla this week as 海角直播 hosts a Munich Leaders Meeting for the first time. It is organized by the Munich Security Conference, which was founded in 1963 and meets in February each year in Germany, bringing together senior government officials, security officials and policy experts to discuss international security and foreign policy issues.

Also at the Munich Leaders Meeting on Wednesday, Al-Shaibani took part in a panel discussion on the transition in Syria after the fall of President Bashar Assad, during which participants warned of the risks of foreign meddling and the resurgence of Daesh.

After 14 years of civil war, the Assad regime collapsed in December in the face of an offensive by the group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, ending a family dynasty that had ruled the Arab country for five decades. The subsequent appointment of a transitional government in the country was welcomed by other states in the region, in the hope it will bring stability and security to all Syrians.

Meanwhile, the Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel Al-Jubeir, joined a panel of fellow ministers from the region to discuss US President Donald Trump鈥檚 Gaza peace plan, unveiled in Washington on Monday after his meeting at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. States in the region have backed Trump鈥檚 proposal for peace in Gaza after nearly two years of bombardment by Israeli forces.

The Munich Leaders Meeting in AlUla, which began on Tuesday and concludes on Thursday, is focusing on the security situation in the Middle East and its geopolitical implications.

The Munich Security Conference said 海角直播 鈥渟its at the crossroads of many regional and international dynamics,鈥 and so the gathering in AlUla is 鈥渢imely,鈥 given recent conflicts in the region and the Kingdom鈥檚 growing role as peacemaker.

鈥淚n recent months and years, (海角直播) has repeatedly been the scene of different diplomatic mediation efforts or initiatives,鈥 it added.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said: 鈥淭he Kingdom鈥檚 hosting of the conference underscores its commitment to the principle of international dialogue and to strengthening cooperation on regional and international issues.鈥


Saudi Heritage Commission launches first International Restoration Week

Saudi Heritage Commission launches first International Restoration Week
Updated 02 October 2025

Saudi Heritage Commission launches first International Restoration Week

Saudi Heritage Commission launches first International Restoration Week
  • With 20 companies from 12 countries taking part visitors will have access to panels, exhibitions, workshops, side discussions and cultural activities

RIYADH: The first International Restoration Week exhibition has opened in Diriyah鈥檚 Jax district, bringing together world leaders in cultural preservation.

The five-day event, organized by 海角直播鈥檚 Heritage Commission with the Italian Association for Restoration, runs until Oct. 5. As well as highlighting the latest architectural conservation technologies, it will foster collaboration between local and international experts.

Mohammed Al-Mandiel, general manager of Cultural Events and Activations at the Heritage Commission, told Arab News: 鈥淭he aim of the exhibition is to showcase the latest technology being used in the restoration of architectural heritage sites and (advance) the exchange of knowledge and expertise among professionals, highlighting the efforts of the Heritage Commission in restoring historical sites and fostering collaboration between companies and experts.鈥

With 20 companies from 12 countries taking part, visitors will have access to panels, exhibitions, workshops, side discussions and cultural activities.

Al-Mandiel added: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a big chance for people, companies and experts to meet in one place. Restoration is a very sensitive topic, so it鈥檚 very important that we bring the international expertise (together) with the local expertise.鈥 

He added the event was about networking and finding chances to work towards achieving Saudi Vision 2030. The Kingdom is home to many historical sites and has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The event is held in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, the Royal Commission for AlUla, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Aseer Development Authority, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve, and the Jeddah Historic District Program.

Day one opened with panel discussions featuring experts on topics such as 鈥淚nternational Efforts in the Restoration of Architectural Heritage Landmarks and Assets,鈥 鈥淪ustainable Restoration Methodologies鈥 and 鈥淚nnovative Technological Solutions in Restoration.鈥 

While the exhibition primarily targets professionals in the field, it also seeks to engage the wider public.

Workshops on Al-Qatt Al-Asiri engraving and plaster restoration carving were hosted by the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (known as Wrth), while Misk Art Institute presented live drawing and sculpting sessions. Visitors also enjoyed the Heritage Cinema and Theater. 

Carlo Baldocci, the Italian ambassador to the Kingdom, praised the initiative during his keynote speech.

鈥満=侵辈 is a nation of remarkable innovation, geographically vast, culturally diverse, historically rich,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he country holds treasure of inestimable value, and what is perhaps even more inspiring is the strategic importance that the Saudi leadership has placed on culture and innovation as key pillars of Vision 2030.鈥

He added: 鈥淚n a time of rapid transformation and growth, 海角直播 is sending a powerful message: The future must be built with full awareness of the past and progress must be rooted in identity.鈥 It was a message that resonated deeply with his country, he said, which also believes cultural roots are essential to the vitality of the present and future.

The Heritage Commission has more than 34,000 registered assets under its care nationwide. It stresses the importance of restoration not only as a preservation tool, but also as a way to revitalize historic sites and strengthen cultural identity in a sustainable manner.