Saudi Fund for Development boosts healthcare in Saint Lucia with USD multi-mn hospital project: The Kingdom has inked contracts to fund the reconstruction of St. Jude Hospital in Saint Lucia, with a USD 75 mn loan from the Saudi Fund for Development, state news agency SPA reports. The project aims to modernize the hospital, adding 100 beds and key medical facilities to serve up to 50k people per year.

Joint statement for Madrid Summit calls for support for Palestinian statement and immediate peace measures: Representatives attending a high-level meeting in Madrid over the weekend issued a statement condemning violence and unilateral measures, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and adherence to international law, state news agency SPA reports. The statement emphasized the need for a peace conference and support for Palestinian statehood, with a focus on resuming negotiations and addressing the humanitarian crisis. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah attended the summit, along with representatives from the Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and several European nations.

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