Taradhi platform streamlines legal conciliation process
’s Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has launched the second version of the “Taradhi” platform, affiliated with the Conciliation Center. (Photo/@MojKsa_EN)
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Taradhi platform streamlines legal conciliation process
Updated 7 min 29 sec ago
Arab News
RIYADH: ’s Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani has launched the second version of the “Taradhi” platform, affiliated with the Conciliation Center, as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance conciliation services in line with local and international best practices.
The updated platform aims to improve the efficiency of the conciliation system, enhance service quality, expedite procedures and simplify access, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The new version introduces several upgrades that ensure high standards of quality, transparency and reliability within a secure digital environment, enhancing service delivery and user satisfaction.
The platform enables disputing parties and ministry or accredited conciliators to hold sessions in person or remotely through fully automated processes, from application submission to the issuance of conciliation agreements.
Agreements issued through the platform are legally enforceable and can be executed directly without court proceedings, offering a reliable and efficient method of dispute resolution.
Prevention over treatment: ’s strategies for developing a healthy society
Physicians, investors and other decision-makers gathered to bring the best solutions for the future of healthcare in
Updated 29 October 2025
Haifa Alshammari
RIYADH: As continues to develop its healthcare sector, questions remain over how health practitioners can keep up with growing challenges and secure a healthy society.
During the eighth edition of the Global Health Conference in Riyadh on Wednesday, various discussions around the topic were presented.
Physicians, investors and other decision-makers gathered to bring the best solutions for the future of healthcare in .
Dr. Walid Ftehi, founder, chairman of the board and CEO of International Medical Center, spoke to Arab News about what he called “a holistic concept of medicine.”
He said: “When I came back from the States, I wanted to make sure I would raise the level of healthcare and introduce the holistic concept of medicine.
Dr. Ashraf Amir, Chief Medical Officer at IMC spoke to Arab News about the Kingdom's efforts in preventative healthcare. (AN photo by Huda Bashatah)
“That is why our mission from day number one (was) to pioneer a unique approach of healing the mind, body and soul by applying the best global healthcare standards and pursuing divine ethics.”
For Ftehi, it is critical to pay attention to the body as a whole (the mind, the body and the soul) and not only to physical aspects.
He spoke about how ’s Vision 2030 is improving understanding of healthcare and focusing on core values such as prevention, health promotion and the encouragement of a healthy lifestyle.
“More than 90 percent of (diseases) are nothing but a result of our own choices in life,” he said.
“If we change the lifestyle of people: What they eat, what they do, what they drink, how (they) think, how they feel, then you get to take care of more than 80 to 90 percent of the diseases, the chronic diseases: obesity, diabetes and hypertension.”
Dr. Ashraf Amir, chief medical officer at IMC, echoed his sentiments, and highlighted the importance of prevention over treatment to overcome health challenges in the country.
“It’s very important to highlight the strategic directions that we are implementing through our Vision 2030 and the wonderful transformation of our healthcare system to adapt a new concept in our practice as a physician toward quality of life,” Amir told Arab News.
“So, we are now moving from intervention to prevention, from disease to health, from illness to wellness.
“Now, as a physician, I’m not only here to treat the disease, but also to prevent the disease and, moreover, to improve the quality of life of our patients.”
He also discussed the Ministry of Health’s goals to extend the life expectancy of the Kingdom’s population.
“A couple of years ago, (life expectancy) was 76, and our objective in the Ministry of Health to be achieved as a KPI by the year 2045 is 80 years of age.
“How far (have we gone) to be successful in this journey? We reached today, 79 years.”
Syrian president made announcement during a joint meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kosovan president.
Updated 29 October 2025
Arab News
welcomes Syrian announcement recognizing Kosovo
Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said that it looks forward to the recognition “contributing to the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries”
Updated 29 October 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: welcomed an announcement made by Syria on Wednesday recognizing the state of Kosovo during a meeting in Riyadh.
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa made the announcement during a joint meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani at Al-Yamamah Palace.
The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said that it looks forward to the recognition “contributing to the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries, thereby contributing to the prosperity of both nations and their peoples.”
The ministry also affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing frameworks for international cooperation in a way that promotes peace and prosperity for all.
Saudi minister, Vietnam deputy PM discuss strengthening economic ties
Meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative conference, which runs until Oct. 30
Officials discussed ways to enhance economic, commercial, and investment cooperation, including in agriculture, infrastructure, technology, and energy
Updated 29 October 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: ’s Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung in Riyadh for talks, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth Future Investment Initiative conference, which runs until Oct. 30.
The officials discussed ways to enhance economic, commercial, and investment cooperation, including in agriculture, infrastructure, technology, and energy.
In a separate meeting, Alibrahim held talks with International Finance Corp. Managing Director Makhtar Diop on the latest economic and financial developments in the Kingdom.
Alibrahim also met with World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende to discuss ongoing collaboration, and recent global economic developments.
10KSA announces new campaign for cancer-prevention awareness
Princess Reema, envoy to the US, is leading the initiative
Regular check-ups, healthy living are vital, says princess
Updated 29 October 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud has announced a new campaign to raise awareness for cancer prevention and early detection through regular checkups, screenings and lifestyle changes.
On Tuesday, through her health initiative 10KSA, Princess Reema, who is the Kingdom’s ambassador to the US, urged members of the public to take preventative action, and encourage others to do the same.
For the upcoming “Lavender Ribbon” day on Dec. 8, 10KSA invites people to post their stories on social media. The color lavender represents all cancers, globally.
Princess Reema said at the launch: “By joining us, you’ll help more people grasp the vital role of prevention through regular check-ups and screenings, which can lead to earlier diagnoses.
“Let’s stand together for health today, on Dec. 8, and every single day, because together, we will build a healthier future for ourselves, our loved ones, and our nation.”
Under the slogan, “Together for Health,” the initiative urges everyone to post a photo or video of their Lavender Ribbon, with a caption that highlights the steps they are taking for their health, with the tag @10KSA2025 and hashtag #10KSA.
Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the initiative, activities will include planting 10,000 lavender bushes in the Asir region.
10KSA is also providing a toolkit, which can be downloaded from their website, setting out how to participate.
It includes educational material about cancer, information on preventative care, as well as brand guidelines and social media posts for everyone to use.
10KSA was launched by Princess Reema in 2015 to promote cancer awareness and preventative health.
It still holds the Guinness World Record for the Largest Human Awareness Ribbon, which brought together almost 9,000 women in 2015.
The 10KSA campaign is supported by the Ministry of Health and the Ministerial Committee of Health in All Policies.
There is also backing provided by the Aseer Development Authority, Environment Fund, and the ministries of education, foreign affairs, and water and agriculture.
10KSA receives further support from partners including the Arab National Bank, Mukatafa, ROSHN Group, Morooj and webook.
Efforts underway to build localized EV charging network in
Smart Mobility is one of the companies working in the Kingdom’s emerging EV ecosystem
Vice president of sales at Smart Mobility Ben Jia: Our mission is to bring our experience from China and Europe to establish a Saudi-based charging manufacturer
Updated 29 October 2025
Rahaf Jambi
RIYADH: As moves toward its goal of increasing electric vehicle adoption, efforts are underway to build a fully localized EV charging network.
Smart Mobility, a joint venture between China’s Foxconn Interconnect Technology and ’s Saleh Suleiman Al-Rajhi and Sons, is one of the companies working in the Kingdom’s emerging EV ecosystem.
Speaking to Arab News at the EV Auto Show Riyadh 2025, which has Arab News as a media partner, Ben Jia, vice president of sales at Smart Mobility, outlined the company’s mission to build the country’s first fully localized EV charging network — from hardware and software to manufacturing.
“Our mission is to bring our experience from China and Europe to establish a Saudi-based charging manufacturer,” Jia said.
“We want to create solutions designed for Saudi heat, Saudi users and Saudi roads. This market has unique challenges, and we are engineering around them.”
At the EV Auto Show, Smart Mobility signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with Al-Bassami Transport Group, one of ’s leading logistics operators.
The agreement marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s commercial fleet electrification efforts, starting with a pilot installation of chargers at Al-Bassami’s headquarters, followed by assessments across its logistics hubs.
“Fleet electrification is the fastest path to EV adoption in ,” Jia said. “By working with logistics leaders like Al-Bassami, we can prove that electric transport isn’t just sustainable — it’s commercially viable. Once the model works for logistics, it can expand to other sectors.”
The company’s next major milestone will be the unveiling of its “Saudi Made” EV charger factory design before the end of 2025, paving the way for the first Foxconn EV charging equipment factory in the Middle East.
“We’ve already started shipping chargers from Taiwan and China, but soon we’ll be making them right here in ,” Jia said. “It’s about building capability, not just importing technology.”
Beyond hardware, Smart Mobility is also developing charging software tested specifically for Saudi conditions.
Its Charging Point Management System, scheduled for commercial release in early 2026, has undergone six months of local field testing.
“What works in Europe doesn’t always work here,” Jia said. “Our testing phase taught us the importance of localizing everything — from Arabic interfaces to payment systems. Saudi users deserve technology built for them.”
With a decade of experience in China’s fast-moving clean energy industry, Jia brings a global perspective on localization.
“In China, we built scale through data and accessibility,” he said. “But has different needs — it’s about heat resistance, grid readiness and long-distance reliability. What worked in China won’t work here, and that’s why local development is essential.”
As the Kingdom moves closer to its ambitious clean mobility goals, Smart Mobility’s strategy represents a shift from importing EV technology to creating it within Saudi borders.
