RIYADH: A team of Saudi surgeons successfully separated a pair of Egyptian conjoined twins named Salma and Sarah after complex surgery that lasted 17 hours in Riyadh.
“In implementation of the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the specialized surgical team managed to separate the Egyptian twins Salma and Sarah, who shared the head area, after a complex surgery that lasted 17 hours,” said the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in a statement on Thursday.
The operation began at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children, in King Abdulaziz Medical City, undertaken by a team of 31 consultants, specialists, support staff and nurses, KSrelief told Arab News.
The multidisciplinary team was led by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, an adviser to the Saudi Royal Court and supervisor-general of the KSrelief.
Al-Rabeeah said that the twins arrived in the Kingdom Nov. 23, 2021, and the specialized team subsequently conducted a number of medical examinations.
He said the surgical team, led by Dr. Moatasem Al-Zoubi from pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Muhammad Al-Fawzan from plastic surgery, and Dr. Nizar Al-Zughaibi from pediatric anesthesia, decided to perform the surgery in four separate operations, with several weeks between each, to separate the brains and common venous sinuses of the twins.
In addition, three operations were done to stretch their skin where appropriate by plastic surgery, with the four operations to separate the twins taking about 57 hours in total, including 17 hours for the final operation.
Dr. Al-Zoubi reported that the operation was complicated in the adhesion area, especially in the location of the venous sinuses, which forced the surgical team to perform the operation in the four separate stages to ensure the safety of the twins.
Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian initiatives have previously assisted with 130 cases of conjoined twins from 23 countries over a period of 33 years, said Al-Rabeeah.
He expressed his appreciation to King Salman and the crown prince for the great support that the conjoined twins separation program in the Kingdom receives, which enables the medical team to achieve its unprecedented success.
He praised the efforts of his fellow medics for the successful operation.
The parents of the twins expressed their thanks and gratitude to King Salman and the crown prince for the operations and provision of necessary assistance, and praised the great humanitarian work that the Kingdom is doing.
Saudi surgeons separate Egyptian conjoined twins
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Saudi surgeons separate Egyptian conjoined twins
- The two girls, Salma and Sarah, underwent over 17 hours in the operating theater
- The multidisciplinary team was led by Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, an adviser to the Saudi Royal Court and supervisor-general of the KSrelief
Saudi FM arrives in Thailand on official visit
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Bangkok for an official visit to Thailand on Wednesday.
The prince is set to discuss the relationship between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, leading the Kingdom’s delegation at the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Thai Coordination Council.
Saudi commission registers 3,202 new heritage sites
- Newly registered sites include 16 in Riyadh, eight in Makkah, one in Qassim, two in the Eastern Province, 3,170 in Asir, two in Hail, one in Najran, and two in Baha
- Commission encouraged citizens and residents to report unregistered heritage sites via the Balagh platform, official social media accounts, or local branches
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission has registered 3,202 new sites in the National Urban Heritage Register, bringing the total to 28,202.
This reflects the richness of Saudi Arabia’s heritage and efforts to document and protect it, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The newly registered sites include 16 in Riyadh, eight in Makkah, one in Qassim, two in the Eastern Province, 3,170 in Asir, two in Hail, one in Najran, and two in Baha.
This registration follows the promulgation of the Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage Law; and a decision by the commission’s board of directors authorizing its CEO to register and protect heritage and archaeological sites.
The commission encouraged citizens and residents to report unregistered heritage sites via the Balagh platform, official social media accounts, or local branches.
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Russian counterpart
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and bilateral relations during a phone call with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday.
The ministers discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, a statement on the Saudi foreign ministry account on platform “X”.
Japan ambassador attends manga exhibition in Riyadh
- ‘Manga Hokusai Manga’ exhibition held to mark 70 years of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan
RIYADH: Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino attended the opening ceremony of the “Manga Hokusai Manga” exhibition here on Tuesday.
Held at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is one of many upcoming events celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The exhibition celebrates the work of renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
In his speech, Morino said it was a “delight to see more and more Saudi people enjoying the Japanese culture from (the) traditional to contemporary.”
He added that he was happy to see “Saudi artists being inspired by the Japanese manga to create their artworks.”
“I sincerely hope this exhibition will make another footprint of the Japanese culture in KSA and give a great impact in the Saudi art scene,” he said.
The exhibition has been organized in cooperation with the Saudi Museums Commission and the Japan Foundation and is open to the public until Feb. 8.
A version of this article appeared on Arab News Japan.
Saudi aid agency KSrelief distributes over 2,000 food parcels in Pakistan
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed 2,028 food parcels in Pakistan’s flood-affected Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions, benefiting 13,159 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
Sunday’s initiative forms part of this year’s Food Security Support Project in Pakistan.
The aid reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to assist needy individuals in Pakistan.
